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If you're not Scottish, what do you think of...

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soundsystem · 21/10/2014 10:30

Eilidh?

We're in London and trying to gauge how easy (or not!) this will be for people to pronounce/spell.

Double-barrelled surname which needs spelling out so torn between choosing a really easy first name, or thinking actually if she already has to spell out two names spelling out another name isn't that big a deal!

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FatAmy · 21/10/2014 10:53

I think it sounds lovely but I'd struggle to spell it and I think a lot of people would have no idea how to pronounce it.

DiaDuit · 21/10/2014 10:50

Thanks chrys

Chrysanthemum5 · 21/10/2014 10:48

It's like Ceilidh but without the 'C' - although that may not be much help.

Most people settle for 'Ay-lee' which is fine

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squoosh · 21/10/2014 10:43

It's a pretty name and if your surname was a common one I'd say go for it. But combined with an unusual double barrelled name that will need to be spelt out? I wouldn't.

I have a tricky to spell surname which I'm fine with but a tricky to spell first name on top of that would be a bit of a bore.

BananaToast · 21/10/2014 10:38

You might also get eye-lid...

BananaToast · 21/10/2014 10:38

I'm in London and would say Ay-lee. A name I've come across before but not in person; I imagine many would get it wrong (possibly including me!).

DiaDuit · 21/10/2014 10:36

I it ay-lee? Or eye-lee? I think it looks lovely and would only need to hear it once to be able to pronounce it properly. If you like it- go for it.

Chrysanthemum5 · 21/10/2014 10:35

My DD is called that, and we live in Scotland - so most people here manage fine. It does cause a lot of confusion amongst non-Scottish people though. And you will have to get used to hearing it pronounced in lots of very odd ways - I don't mind, but it may bother you.

HaveYouHeardOfGoogle · 21/10/2014 10:34

No idea how to start pronouncing that.

FelixFelix · 21/10/2014 10:33

I have no idea how you'd pronounce that without googling!

TinyTear · 21/10/2014 10:33

Sorry, wouldn't know how to say it and I have a Scottish husband... But I an foreigner though...