Which spelling? Ciaran or Kieran?

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EarthMither · 31/12/2013 11:55

NB not a debate on the name itself, just wondering whether people prefer the Irish (C) or the Scottish (K) spelling.

I am torn having grown up with an obscure Irish surname which was a PITA in terms of having to constantly spell it out, so would be interested to know others' views - TIA

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soontobeslendergirl · 31/12/2013 12:53

To be honest, neither is Scottish or Irish specifically. The C spelling is more Gaelic and the K is more anglicised. If you go to the roots of the name, then Ciaran means the little dark one. I have a Ciar as he was never going to be little. Kieran is the Anglicised version. Then we have Keir which is based on a Scottish surname with a different root. Sometimes it is also extended to give Keiran (different spelling).

SPsWantsCliffInHerStocking · 31/12/2013 12:17

K names are frowned upon here so pointless asking

minsmum · 31/12/2013 12:16

Ciaran is what I would prefer

Alisvolatpropiis · 31/12/2013 11:59

I prefer Ciaran.

SPsWantsCliffInHerStocking · 31/12/2013 11:59

My dad is Irish and brother is Kieran.

Either is fine

PaperBagPrincess · 31/12/2013 11:58

I personally think the Irish spelling is much nicer.

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