Fiadh or Elva?

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CarlyAM · 22/03/2021 12:00

We’re having a gender scan next week at 18 weeks, and I’ve been playing around with girl names. I’m set on Irish names as I feel it gives my kids a part of my heritage in their name, but torn between Fiadh and Elva. Both go with middle names I like too, Belle and Rose. Would be good to hear thoughts on what combo other like! We already have a son called Ciarán Shea.

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Tibtab · 22/03/2021 12:26

I think if you’re outside Ireland, Fiadh will be pronounced Fee-add, not sure what the correct pronunciation is

partyatthepalace · 22/03/2021 12:24

Not mad about either - I think Fiadh sounds like Thea mispronounced, and if you are not in Ireland no one will know how to pronounce or spell . Elva I don't mind but think there are nicer names out there - Niamh, Aoife, Aisling, Orla, Oona, Caitlin - I know there are some Irish spellings in there, but much better known.

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CarlyAM · 22/03/2021 12:14

@HotCrossBumsticks I know Elva is an anglicised version of Ailbhé, but wasn’t sure on this.

Definitely leaning more towards Fiadh. Open to middle names too, I’m not dead set yet.

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HotCrossBumsticks · 22/03/2021 12:11

Either way, Elva is not.

RoisinD · 22/03/2021 12:10

@HotCrossBumsticks

Elva isn't an Irish name, you can tell from looking at it. Ailbhé is though.

Fiadh far nicer anyway.

Eilbhe is the correct spelling

Vomadetroit · 22/03/2021 12:09

Elva is like elver...like baby eel

HotCrossBumsticks · 22/03/2021 12:07

Elva isn't an Irish name, you can tell from looking at it. Ailbhé is though.

Fiadh far nicer anyway.

Tallybeebloom · 22/03/2021 12:04

I love them both! However I'm not keen on either with your chosen middle names, sorry. I think they spoil what are two fantastic names and make them a bit fluffy.

ILoveStickers · 22/03/2021 12:02

Of those two, probably Fiadh.

I also love Alva or Ailbhe, rather than Elva.

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