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Saoirse?

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NameNameNameNames · 17/09/2023 12:35

Follow on from my Isla thread, another name I have in mind is Saoirse.

Sister would still be Hazel, and there’s very little chance of the name being mispronounced

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MawSandra · 18/09/2023 19:19

I have a Saoirse. She's been called, among other things, Suarez, Siobhan and - my personal favourite - Saucy. No regrets, though.

Liv999 · 18/09/2023 19:05

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 17:35

Yeah it doesn't have to mean that the families are associated with the IRA.

It means that the name itself is associated with republicanism. And that the name really came into usage from that publication, from Irish republicans fighting for freedom. I actually went to college with one saoirse. And people used to shout 'freedom fighter' at her.

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Well the name definitely didn't come from any publication seeing as it's been in use for the last 100 years and the Sinn Fein Publication only started being named Saoirse in 1987...Also someone shouting "freedom fighter" at a person named Saoirse? Give over 😂 you weren't born in Ireland were you?

HelterSkelter224 · 18/09/2023 18:45

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 15:40

I live in Ireland. It is definitely a name associated with the IRA.

It is a name that you'd use if you want to be very Irish. It's up to you. It does have republican IRA links

It is not a name associated with the IRA. Wtf 🙄🙄🙄

bopbey · 18/09/2023 17:49

So which parts in Ireland?

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 17:42

bopbey · 18/09/2023 17:38

You won't tell us what part of Ireland you live in will you?

I didn't grow up in one place in Ireland, my parents moved for work three times when I was a child, and I don't live in one place in Ireland as an adult, neither do most people, Ive moved towns in ireland for work loads of time.

So I don't live in ONE single part of Ireland. I've lived all over Ireland.

moominzoomin · 18/09/2023 17:40

I LOVE the name Saoirse.

It was in the running for DD but we are English and I had to learn the spelling which means everyone else who DD encountered would probably have to learn spelling and maybe pronunciation. But if I was Irish yes yes yes!!

bopbey · 18/09/2023 17:39

You typed the below...

"I live in Ireland. It is definitely a name associated with the IRA."

bopbey · 18/09/2023 17:38

You won't tell us what part of Ireland you live in will you?

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 17:35

Liv999 · 18/09/2023 17:29

I know my Irish history thank you very much, what part of Ireland do you live in?
I know countless Saoirses and not one of their families are in any way associated with the IRA

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Yeah it doesn't have to mean that the families are associated with the IRA.

It means that the name itself is associated with republicanism. And that the name really came into usage from that publication, from Irish republicans fighting for freedom. I actually went to college with one saoirse. And people used to shout 'freedom fighter' at her.

Liv999 · 18/09/2023 17:29

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 17:10

Learn your history.

Saoirse freedom fighters was a monthly newsletter produced by Sinn Fein.

Of course it has republican and IRA connotations, as has also been said by other Irish posters on this thread.

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I know my Irish history thank you very much, what part of Ireland do you live in?
I know countless Saoirses and not one of their families are in any way associated with the IRA

bopbey · 18/09/2023 17:29

@Mooshamoo where in Ireland do you live?

Gcsunnyside23 · 18/09/2023 17:23

If you live in NI it doesn't matter what the names means, if you've an Irish name you are from 'the other side'. Ive also never heard anyone say any name in particular is associated with the RA either. The only divisive thing I've heard about the name saoirse is the pronunciation

sadsack78 · 18/09/2023 17:19

I love it, I think so may Irish names are beautiful.

I think stick with it and just be prepared to have to explain its pronunciation to people outside of Ireland. But don't let that put you off- my name is a really common, plain name and you would be amazed at how many people mishear it, mispronounce it or can't be bothered to spell it right!🙄So you might as well go with a name you love.

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 17:10

Liv999 · 18/09/2023 17:03

I live in Ireland too, and it is definitely NOT a name associated with the IRA, what a load of shit

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Learn your history.

Saoirse freedom fighters was a monthly newsletter produced by Sinn Fein.

Of course it has republican and IRA connotations, as has also been said by other Irish posters on this thread.

therealcookiemonster · 18/09/2023 17:05

I love that name
regardless of the pronunciation issues, gorgeous

Liv999 · 18/09/2023 17:03

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 15:40

I live in Ireland. It is definitely a name associated with the IRA.

It is a name that you'd use if you want to be very Irish. It's up to you. It does have republican IRA links

I live in Ireland too, and it is definitely NOT a name associated with the IRA, what a load of shit

AgnesX · 18/09/2023 16:33

Personally I love Saoirse but outside Ireland (and even within) you're setting her up for a lifetime of misspellings and mispronunciation.

Calmdown14 · 18/09/2023 16:27

I like it but we have two in our small Scottish school

How about sticking with the tree theme:
Rowan
Willow
Laurel

bopbey · 18/09/2023 16:16

I live in Ireland. It is definitely a name associated with the IRA.

load of shite! Where do you live in Ireland @Mooshamoo?

bopbey · 18/09/2023 16:11

I know in view in London. People might gasp on here but it's usual to come across different names because many of us live in diverse areas!

boscabosco · 18/09/2023 16:07

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 15:40

I live in Ireland. It is definitely a name associated with the IRA.

It is a name that you'd use if you want to be very Irish. It's up to you. It does have republican IRA links

It does not not IRA links. Stop talking out your backside.

PyongyangKipperbang · 18/09/2023 15:40

I wouldnt but I used to know someone with the name and her nickname was indeed sorearse! But she/we were all in England so that probably has some influence, but honestly now its all I can see when I read the name!

Mooshamoo · 18/09/2023 15:40

I live in Ireland. It is definitely a name associated with the IRA.

It is a name that you'd use if you want to be very Irish. It's up to you. It does have republican IRA links

LizzieAnt · 18/09/2023 12:38

But OP is in Ireland anyway so pronunciation shouldn't be much of an issue.

LizzieAnt · 18/09/2023 12:36

LittleObe · 18/09/2023 12:21

I think it's well know enough in England now to not be mispronounced. Everyone knows Saoirse Ronan

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I think Saoirse Ronan confused people when she spoke about the pronunciation of her name on shows like Ellen though. She said it was Sur-sha, which is not the usual pronunciation and not actually the pronunciation Saoirse Ronan uses in Ireland at least. Her dad says Seer-sha I think, heard him talking about her on tv once or twice.