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Cerys?

37 replies

Lainybug23 · 27/12/2013 17:43

Hi all,

What are your first thoughts when you see the name Cerys?

Also, how would you pronounce this name?

Thanks! :)

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Theonlyoneiknow · 28/12/2013 17:00

I love it but am bias!

We pronounce it Kerris, dont live in Wales or have Welsh connections (except for my name also being Welsh).

I swithered for a while on Cerys v Carys but preferred Cerys.

Alisvolatpropiis · 27/12/2013 22:55

It's lovely (prn Kerris) but prefer Carys.

BumpNGrind · 27/12/2013 22:05

I love the name Cerys. Also like Celyn Kel-lyn (it means Holly in Welsh).

2sugarsmeans3 · 27/12/2013 18:19

CZJ daughter is Carys Broken I prefer that to Cerys I think. Although I love Ceirios (means cherry in welsh).

FunnysInLaJardin · 27/12/2013 18:17

nice and pronounced Ke Riss. My mn is Nerys which is very similar!

brokenhearted55a · 27/12/2013 18:14

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GRW · 27/12/2013 18:14

I like it and I know one who is a year old. I also like Ceri which is short for Ceridwen.

oadcb · 27/12/2013 18:05

Kerris

Its lovely.its not too Unusual but not popular either.

You won't however be able to buy off the peg personalised pens though!

MrsBennetsEldest · 27/12/2013 18:02

It's a pretty name.....many of our welsh ones are. I love Elerri.

Frikadellen · 27/12/2013 17:59

A friend who is lovely so makes me smile.

Pronounce it Kerris

Confitdecanard · 27/12/2013 17:53

I like it. I would probably think you had welsh connections but I don't think you need them to use the name. I would pronounce it Ke - riss. I think it is fairly well known amongst English speakers, helped by Cerys Matthews of Catatonja fame, so I don't think too many people would struggle with pronunciation.

BunnyLebowski · 27/12/2013 17:46

First thought: her off Catatonia

It's pronounced Ker-iss isn't it?

I think it's a tad harsh. Carys sounds nicer. Fine if you're Welsh.