Ruari/Ruairi?

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Lllll12 · 26/06/2021 12:53

We are due our son in November and will be calling him Ruari/Ruairi (pronounced Roo-ree) but we are in two minds about how to spell it! We know the Irish spelling is Ruairi, however, living in England we think spelling it Ruari may make it easier as it looks more phonetically correct. Any opinions? Does anyone have a Ruari? Thanks 😊

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BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 26/06/2021 13:55

I can't hear a difference between roo-ri and ru-ri, I'm assuming that it's the same roo as kangaroo, not the same oo as look or book.

Alonelonelylonersbadidea · 26/06/2021 13:53

I only know the Scottish spelling but it's a lovely name (but yes, as PPs have said it's Ru-ree not Roo-ree, but it maybe that is what you meant)

JaninaDuszejko · 26/06/2021 13:53

Rhuairidh rhymes with brewery.

Eleoura · 26/06/2021 13:51

Never seen or heard the name. Is it pronounced similar to Rory?

myfuckingfreezer · 26/06/2021 13:50

@NoddyMcdoddy

Its pronounced Rur-ree, don’t know anyone who pronounces it Roo-ree.

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NoddyMcdoddy · 26/06/2021 13:48

Its pronounced Rur-ree, don’t know anyone who pronounces it Roo-ree.

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Lllll12 · 26/06/2021 13:34

Ruairidh is the Scottish spelling I believe! Thank you for the replies and very good point @DotDotDotDotDot. I think we will go with Ruairi 😊

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DotDotDotDotDot · 26/06/2021 13:10

I think it’s nearly always better to use the most authentic spelling for a name if you can. I don’t think dropping to extra I makes it any easier pronunciation wise to be honest. Nice name though, good luck.

TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 26/06/2021 12:59

I always thought it was Ruaridh tbh.

grafittiartist · 26/06/2021 12:59

Don't know- sorry- Ruairidh is how I know it.
But it's my favourite boys name! Love it.
Rhodri is great too.

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