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Tadhg

54 replies

Shanables25 · 23/05/2020 16:27

Hi there! We are expecting our fourth baby, our third boy and am wondering about the name Tadhg. I really love it but recently heard that it can be used with a negative connotation. I have never heard it used this way before, is this common? When people hear the name, they think of a slur against Irish Catholics? Or is Tadhg more like a "Mick" or "plastic Paddy"? I hope that makes sense
Thanks

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Judiwench · 23/05/2020 16:34

What country are you in and what nationality?

Judiwench · 23/05/2020 16:34

Its offensive here.

WomanIsTaken · 23/05/2020 16:33

Hm. I came to find out how it is pronounced. Will you be living somewhere where Tadhg is common, or at least familiar? If not, your son is going to spend a lot of time spelling out his name to people like me who don't know it.
Congratulations anyway!

Apolloanddaphne · 23/05/2020 16:29

How is it pronounced? I saw the name and in my head pronounced it 'tadger' which wouldn't be ideal!

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