Calladine - how do you pronounce this?

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Nutbutter · 09/11/2018 16:42

to settle an argument - last syllable like come dine with me or to rhyme with Catherine? Or are both acceptable?

(As first name)

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RCohle · 09/11/2018 16:53

I would do Cal-a-deen as well

Peachbubble · 09/11/2018 16:52

I would say Calladeen, and assume it was a boy.

Bootanicbanshee · 09/11/2018 16:52

Agree with PP I would say 'cal a deen' too. Awful first name.

BedraggledBlitz · 09/11/2018 16:51

I don't know what's correct. But when I saw the title I pronounced it "come dine" (in my head!)

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Nutbutter · 09/11/2018 16:48

Sorry - they’re having a boy

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Nutbutter · 09/11/2018 16:47

It’s a Scottish surname afaik. Friend is planning to name their baby this but got it from a book and I’m surprised at their chosen pronunciation (as I know people with the surname).

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AtticaRose · 09/11/2018 16:44

But all three are possible, of course.

RoomWithALoon · 09/11/2018 16:44

I would say it "cal-a-deen". So neither of what you're suggesting. I've never heard of it before - is it for boy or girl?

AtticaRose · 09/11/2018 16:44

I would actually have said neither - I would have rhymed it with Christine.

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