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Cuilean

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MissMoodyMoo · 16/03/2019 11:55

Not pregnant just thinking of some possible names for the future. Our baby girl already has a gaelic animal name so I quite fancy if we are blessed with another to carry on the theme!

Cuilean- gaelic for puppy/cub
Pronounced- kwi-lee-an

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OutwithMyRemit · 17/03/2019 06:39

I know a child who's called Cuillin (or something like it, that's how it's pronounced anyway?). I don't like it tbh, sounds like "culling".

mathanxiety · 17/03/2019 06:36

Cuilean is more Quilyan than the pronunciation you have spelled, OP.

How about Ferdia for a future boy?
Or Colm - means dove.

CúChulainn would be as bad as Colmcille, which exH wanted to call a second DS if we had had one.

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Quintella · 16/03/2019 18:41

I think it's the combo of it being two words and the fact it's his 'superhero' name rather than his real name. Plus it's a lot to live up to!

Let's just say my head would whip round for a gawk if I heard someone calling out to a Cú Chulainn in the supermarket! Grin

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Wolfiefan · 16/03/2019 16:54

I love Fiadh.
Not helpful I know. Blush

beanaseireann · 16/03/2019 16:49

Cuileann is Irish for holly - as in the sprigs you put up at Christmas.

beanaseireann · 16/03/2019 16:48

I've heard of Cooleen for a girl
But that seems to be anglicised for Cúilín - which means a little goal. Wtaf

GlitterPixie · 16/03/2019 16:32

*pronounciation Blush

Quintella · 16/03/2019 16:29

If you like animal names, how about Rónán for a boy? It means little seal

Or the wonderfully named Smugairle Rón, the Irish for jellyfish. Translates as 'seal snot'. Ok, maybe not that one...

GlitterPixie · 16/03/2019 16:28

I’ve never heard that pronouncistion for Cuilean. It’s like how Americans pronounce Irish names

Quintella · 16/03/2019 16:26

And I wish more boys were called Cú Chulainn

I've never met one and I'd do a big inward eye roll if I did meet one. Delusions of grandeur, or wha!

Quintella · 16/03/2019 16:24

Man alive, Puppy is a bad name to give a kid, no matter what language it's in.

BWatchWatcher · 16/03/2019 16:18

Unless you actually live in a place that speaks Irish/Scots you are dooming your child to a world where no one can pronounce their name.
Please don’t do that.

crosstalk · 16/03/2019 13:54

OP go for it. Are you Irish/Scots? The only problem I can see is learning English if not learning Gaelic - trying to explain the mysteries of Gaelic spelling and pronunciation to fellow pupils, teachers and your own children.

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BoomTish · 16/03/2019 12:16

If you like animal names, how about Rónán for a boy? It means little seal.

PeachesMao · 16/03/2019 12:15

Love Fíadh too op such a beautiful name

PeachesMao · 16/03/2019 12:14

I'd more pronounce it quill-inn. I know a little Cuilean and that's how he pronounces it. I think it's a lovely name!

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MissMoodyMoo · 16/03/2019 12:11

We already have a Fiadh which means deer in gaelic and pronounced Fee-ah. I love the idea of another gaelic animal name! Won't be needing one any time soon tho lol! My little deer is still a baby

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Happymac1 · 16/03/2019 12:03

Intrigued by what your daughter is called

wtftodo · 16/03/2019 12:02

Cuan (can’t remember how to do fada on iPhone) is another, someone in our family is called this and there are a few around. Means little wolf. Coo awn depending on accent