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Caelan

30 replies

turquoisediamond · 20/08/2023 07:04

We can't decide on a boys name and I'm due shortly.

I really like Caelan and my husband does too. I just worry it's too "out there" or he would have issues with the pronunciation / spelling his whole life.

It's pronounced Kay-Lan.

What do people think of it?

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GoodVibesHere · 20/08/2023 08:00

Seeing it written down I'd have no idea how to pronouce that. I thought maybe it was 'See-lan'.

It's an akward name to be honest due to the spelling of it. I've never heard of it. I prefer recognisable names, personally.

GiveMyHeadPeaceffs · 20/08/2023 07:35

I like it. Also spelling a name is not the end of the world. I have a very dull name which has a couple of different spellings which I'm asked every time, it's not a big deal. Go with a name you love and don't worry what others think.

CurlewKate · 20/08/2023 07:13

Please don't call your child ANYTHING that means they're going to spend their life saying "It's X. No-X. Spelled....."

user1492757084 · 20/08/2023 07:12

I prefer Caolan - the original spelling.

DustyLee123 · 20/08/2023 07:10

You, and then he, are going to have a lifetime of spelling it.

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