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Donovan or Conell

30 replies

fluentinsarcasm · 03/09/2016 22:14

Which do you prefer? Surname is Irish (very)

Always liked Donovan, DH prefers Conell.

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MrsGsnow18 · 03/09/2016 22:47

I'm Irish and know a few Connells. Its def pronounced 'con-al' but I've only ever come across spelling with two ns before
(Connell)
Doesn't really make a difference to how it's pronounced though. I think it's a lovely name (however it's spelt as there are several variations) I prefer it to Donovan.
Although Donovan is nice too and could have Van as NN.
Con as a NN is lovelier in my opinion though.

NannyR · 03/09/2016 22:30

I love conal. I think I prefer that spelling - to me, Conell looks like it should have the emphasis on the -ell part as in con-ELL rather than con-ull.

Footle · 03/09/2016 22:27

Surely not Clonal ? Will nobody think of the child ?

kktpj · 03/09/2016 22:23

Sorry....bit rude.....clonal is usual spelling.......gorgeous name

kktpj · 03/09/2016 22:22

Conal