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Fionnuala?

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parmo · 24/04/2012 21:40

We're expecting DC3 (already have 2 DSs) and as DH is Irish we were thinking of using an Irish name. Top of our list for a DD is Fionnuala but it's had mixed reviews from family and friends? What do you think and would it be spellable/prenouncable for a child growing up in England?

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Badgerina · 24/04/2012 21:50

Like it. Like the nns for it too. I wouldn't worry about the spelling bit. There once was a time we all couldn't spell "because". We learnt though. Go for it!

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parmo · 24/04/2012 21:47

Pron. Finn-oo-la (sorry I'm hopeless at writing it down)

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TCOB · 24/04/2012 21:46

Love it - really beautiful. And I've known one who never had any problems outside of Ireland. Plus - she'll most likely be known as Fi or Nuala either of which are lovely.

bibbitybobbitybunny · 24/04/2012 21:45

Lovely name. Not all that well known in England but does that really matter?

I knew a Fionnuala at work, and once I had seen how to spell it that was that.

thisisyesterday · 24/04/2012 21:43

i think in England you would be constantly telling people how to spell/pronounce it (how IS it pron. by the way? i think i know, but not sure)

but that's not necessarily a reason for not using it.
I have 2 very common names, but have to spell them ALL the time as there are other popular variations

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parmo · 24/04/2012 21:41

Oops bit of a rouge question mark in there!

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