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Arianwen?

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aufaniae · 22/04/2013 11:19

I love it but not sure if it's a bit of a mouthful for everyday life?

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MummyBurrows · 22/04/2013 12:13

Sounds like a bit of a mouthful to me....also wasn't sure how to pronounce it either! I know a little Cerys (almost 2),she's a very beautiful girl and the name suits her,I think its a lovely name that you don't hear very often :) xx

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aufaniae · 22/04/2013 12:09

FWIW we live in England atm, and our DCs have Welsh, Scottish and English Heritage.

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aufaniae · 22/04/2013 12:03

"dyslexicdespot" I know what you mean, it did cross my mind, but it's not actually said Arian, does that make a difference to you?

It's pronounced "Ar-ee-AN-wen, with the stress on the second last syllable.

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aufaniae · 22/04/2013 12:02

Arwen, that's LOTR isn't it? Grin

It's lovely sounding, but I'd rather a "real" name.

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dyslexicdespot · 22/04/2013 12:00

I have a hard time getting past the 'Arian'.

FriedSprout · 22/04/2013 11:59

Arwen?

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aufaniae · 22/04/2013 11:56

Anwen's my favourite from those three, but they've all been considered and crossed off the list!

Our shortlist is currently Arianwen, Carys and Cerys, but definitely still open to suggestions.

Pre-pregnancy / DCs, I always thought a future DD would be Cerys, but now she actually exists (5 days old) I'm just not sure if she is a Cerys or not. Perhaps she is. Currently mulling it over :)

DP likes all of them.

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thermalsinapril · 22/04/2013 11:23

Yes I think that would be my only reservation too! Would you consider Anwen, Arianne, Rhiannon?