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Do you like the name Fionn?

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SophieJacks · 06/10/2017 21:36

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HolyShmoly · 06/10/2017 21:53

I really like it and a friend's fair haired wee boy is called Fionn. I do prefer it for fair-haired (and that includes Fiona) so that rules it out for DH and I with almost overwhelmingly black haired genes.

AuntLydia · 06/10/2017 21:50

Ah OK! It means foxglove in Welsh and it's a girls name. Hm. I still like it as a boys name though

FindTheLightSwitchDarren · 06/10/2017 21:48

No, I'm not keen on it sorry. I don't like Finn very much either fwiw.

Jiggler · 06/10/2017 21:47

It means 'fair'. Personally I don't think it matters a jot if a Finn has black, red, or blonde hair. I know loads of Fionas, not all of them are blonde!

ShatnersBassoon · 06/10/2017 21:46

It means fair-haired.

AuntLydia · 06/10/2017 21:45

Why only for a blonde child?!

ShatnersBassoon · 06/10/2017 21:44

It's OK. A bit tricky to read and spell for those who aren't familiar with it though.

Doilooklikeatourist · 06/10/2017 21:43

I’ve heard of Ffion.

But not seen it spelt your way
For a girl ?

Jiggler · 06/10/2017 21:43

I prefer the Anglicised Finn. Never been a fan of the F'yun sound.

Fionn mac Cumhaill is a bad ass namesake though.

MulhuddartDrive · 06/10/2017 21:41

Love it, but please, only for a blond child.

AuntLydia · 06/10/2017 21:40

I've heard of the Welsh Ffion but not your version - I've always liked it, it's very pretty!

Wings13 · 06/10/2017 21:38

Yes, so much. But dh doesn't - so not allowed to use it..

Lottapianos · 06/10/2017 21:38

Yes but most people in the UK will have no idea how to spell or say it. I'm similarly afflicted and it's a bit of a pain I have to say

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