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Name regret, WDYT of this name?

205 replies

Finnemoo · 13/04/2020 15:38

Hi everyone,

We chose an unusual name for our daughter mostly because I've always loved it (and still do). My husband really liked it too but was wary about pronunciation in the UK. It's a French name, and we do have a French connection.

He was right Sad

She's 8 months old now and she does suit the name, but no one here says it right and I'm finding that more grating than I thought I would.

Her name is Anouk. Pronounced "ah-NOOK", nook rhymes with Luke.

Be honest: is she going to hate us for it? What do you think of the name and how would you say it?

I don't know why I'm posting this because it's too late to change it anyway, but maybe someone will have something nice to say to cheer me up. I do still really love the name in theory but I'm just worried that the pronunciation thing will be a pain for her forever. I didn't really think it would prove to be so problematic.

Thanks and I hope you're all doing well.

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chickenyhead · 13/04/2020 15:41

I like it and would have pronounced it exactly as you said. I can't think of a different way of pronouncing it from that spelling. Maybe you have been surrounded by illiterate people.

MissBax · 13/04/2020 15:40

I would pronounce it how you've said, how are others saying it?

Redtartanshoes · 13/04/2020 15:40

It’s nice and I’d know how to pronounce it

BabloHoney · 13/04/2020 15:40

I think it’s really nice. Could you shorten to Annie?

GalOopNorth · 13/04/2020 15:39

Love it