Aeryn Aerin or Erin

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EloisaJane · 22/10/2018 20:40

We are trying to find a girls name and both love the name Erin but we like the pronunciation Air-in rather than Eh-rin
DH is Irish and we like this name as it is a nod to his heritage (I'm aware it's not really used in Ireland), but he is adamant is should be pronounced Air-in.
I'm quite taken with the spelling Aeryn as I like that it's longer which goes better with our short one syllable surname and love the pronunciation. It also has a vague ethereal feel to it.
What do you think mumsnetters??

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RollerJed · 22/10/2018 20:57

I've pm'd you

QueenOfCatan · 22/10/2018 20:52

I love Aeryn, it was one of the middle names we considered for DD (after a Sci fi character in our case, a pretty awesome one though!) that spelling looks "right" to me but then it's how the character's name is spelt me was my first exposure to the name.

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EloisaJane · 22/10/2018 20:51

Rollerjed how is yours spelt if you don't mind me asking?

Does she like her name?

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RollerJed · 22/10/2018 20:48

I have an Air-in as well. Not quiet spelt like yours but dh also Irish wanted the nod to Eire in the name.

ZebraKid71 · 22/10/2018 20:44

Aeryn looks really nice.

britiole · 22/10/2018 20:43

I prefer Aerin to Aeryn - Erin would definitely end up pronounced Eh-rin.

IAmALamp · 22/10/2018 20:42

Aeryn looks lovely written down. I Think if you use Erin you will get the Eh pronunciation you don’t like.

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