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Evamarie or Aisling?

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27Harper · 07/07/2017 09:00

Currently pregnant with baba number 2 and me and DH are are currently sifting through baby names. We have a 1 year old Leo, and we're only 5 weeks pregnant so still early days before we know the sex but if it's a boy we've settled on Sam, just need a girls name now! It's between Evamarie (one name) and Aisling, pronounced Ash-ling (DH is Irish). Really like both names but can't choose so some opinions could really help if possible. Brianne/Brianna isn't out of the mix either. Thank you xx

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tabulahrasa · 07/07/2017 11:24

"@tabulahrasa that's odd I've only heard it pronounced Ash ling. Definitely how it's pronounced in Ireland but I guess it depends on how you wish to pronounce it"

Well I always wondered where the g went to, but I'm not Irish or in Ireland so I never asked them, lol

CabernetSauvignyoni · 07/07/2017 10:58

Aisling every time. Congrats!

SerfTerf · 07/07/2017 10:56

No, sorry, I'm not seeing the benefit of the unique spelling. Why do you think the spelling needs "improving" ?

villainousbroodmare · 07/07/2017 10:55

Aisling definitely, and Elona sounds fine with it, though I've never heard the name before.

ChilliMum · 07/07/2017 10:51

Aisling. But then I am biased I have a friend called Aisling and she is lovely Smile.

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27Harper · 07/07/2017 10:46

Wow, no love for my unique spelling lol xx

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SerfTerf · 07/07/2017 10:34

Also, the pronunciation of Eva Marie or Eva-Marie is clear to any English speaker, but "evamarie" looks like it should be pronounced differently.

SerfTerf · 07/07/2017 10:31

Eva Marie is really nice (a la Eva Marie Saint) but Evamarie is weird and made up and not a name.

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27Harper · 07/07/2017 10:28

Ailish is really pretty too! So many pretty Irish names xx

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 07/07/2017 10:24

If you're after suggestions op, one of my absolute favourite Irish girl names is Ailis (can also be spelt Ailish).

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27Harper · 07/07/2017 10:23

Eilidh is really pretty! Just never knew how to pronounce it lol. Might consider that for a middle name now xx

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petitesassygirl · 07/07/2017 10:18

What about Eilidh. ?? Pronounced Aylee Irish and very pretty

MeltingSnowflake · 07/07/2017 10:16

We have an Aisling in our family - Ashie for short, which I like.

Love Eva, but not keen on Evamarie.

ClaraLane · 07/07/2017 10:13

Aisling definitely!

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27Harper · 07/07/2017 10:13

@tabulahrasa that's odd I've only heard it pronounced Ash ling. Definitely how it's pronounced in Ireland but I guess it depends on how you wish to pronounce it xx

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NoNeedToArgue · 07/07/2017 10:10

I've never heard it pronounced Ashleen!

NoNeedToArgue · 07/07/2017 10:10

My middle name is Aisling. I do like it. Have you considered Ailish? I adore it and kind of wish I'd used it!

tabulahrasa · 07/07/2017 10:09

I've never met an Aisling that pronounced it like that, is it not ashleen?

Or I should it one of those names that's different in different parts of Ireland?

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 07/07/2017 10:01

Evamarie.
A similar name, is Elmarie.
Not keen on Aisling.

Sophronia · 07/07/2017 09:56

Aisling

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27Harper · 07/07/2017 09:53

Aisling seems to be the favourite so far! Also trying to sort out a middle name. Does Aisling Elora work well? Any suggestions? xx

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Desperad0 · 07/07/2017 09:53

Aisling- I love it!

Argeles · 07/07/2017 09:31

Evamarie.

Aisling holds no personal appeal for me.

Decaffstilltastesweird · 07/07/2017 09:27

AISLING, AISLING, AISLING! I love it.

leighdinglady · 07/07/2017 09:20

I love Aisling