Fiadh or Aoife in the UK

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Jacketandbeans · 25/02/2022 08:23

I started another thread looking for a name to go with our two Irish boys names.
We had pretty much written off the Irish girls names due to spelling issues with the ones that we like.
However I can't help feeling like she might wonder why she was the only one without an Irish name. Just wondered what people's thoughts are on these two
Aoife - Eefa
Fiadh - Fia (like Mia or Tia but with an F)

They both have beautiful meanings and I think Fifi would be a cute nickname for both of them. We live in England, interested to know if people would know how to pronounce them over here and thoughts on the names.
Thanks!

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Piapea · 25/02/2022 08:29

Both are lovely but I would be afraid that Fiadh would sound a lot like 'fear' in many English accents. Where in England are you based?

leopooh · 25/02/2022 08:29

My Irish cousins grew up in London in the 80s with these names. No problem with them then & Aoife is much more common now.

Margaritawithlime · 25/02/2022 08:26

We have two Aoifes in my sons school. Not an issue at all! Go for it

Bumtum126 · 25/02/2022 08:25

Probably need to be ready to spell out either name or explain how they are said again and again.

SGChome20 · 25/02/2022 08:25

I wouldn't know how to pronounce these ones as I've never come across them before but I wouldn't let that put you off too much if that's the names you really like.

intwrferingma · 25/02/2022 08:24

If you're Irish and want an Irish name, go for it! Teachers and kids will get it quite quickly. We are supposed to be a multicultural society and ought to be able to cope.
They're nice sounding names

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