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Ciorstaidh

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Gerrof · 16/04/2013 21:59

I have just seen this on another thread, apparently this is the Irish version of Kirsty.

Not disputing this but have only ever seem Kirsty as a version of Christian. So it would be nice to think it has a Gaelic route.

I suppose I could google it but there are always name geniuseses on mumsnet baby names.

(My name is Kirsty btw, hence the interest)

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oscarwilde · 16/04/2013 22:20

I've never ever seen this in Ireland. It might be a translation but its not used and imo not a pretty looking name.

ThatsNotAKnifeThatsASpoon · 16/04/2013 22:11

Sorry, cross posted.

I doubt it has a gaelic equivalent. Though I will admit that whoever came up with it knows their Irish, as the spelling is spot on for how you would pronounce it like 'Kirsty', if it was an actual Irish word.

ThatsNotAKnifeThatsASpoon · 16/04/2013 22:09

Sorry just realised you're not looking to actually use this name for a baby, apologies for the confusion!

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Gerrof · 16/04/2013 22:08

No, no I am not intending to call a child that. Kirsty is my name, I was just wondering if thee was a Gaelic equivalent.

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Gerrof · 16/04/2013 22:07

Lol at Jimmy Corkhill

It's a cool name. Better than crappy old Kirsty.

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ThatsNotAKnifeThatsASpoon · 16/04/2013 22:07

Sorry but that's sounds completely made up. I'm Irish and have never heard of it.

If you like how 'Kirsty' sounds just go with that rather than a pseudo traditional Irish spelling of that sound.

(I could be wrong of course but I don't think that's in any published book of traditional Irish names)

pooka · 16/04/2013 22:05

Puts me in mind of Jimmy Corkhill off Brookside saying Kirsty. Grin

pooka · 16/04/2013 22:04

Apparently is pronounced KEEERs-tee.

Rather than KUURS-tee.

DOn't know the origin - obviously Ciorstaidh has gaelic background. But I don't know whether Kirsty and Ciorstaidh share a root.

Dadmaq · 16/04/2013 22:03

It's a fantastic name. Wow!