Caolan for a boy

35 replies

Nov2023 · 25/10/2023 22:29

Any thoughts on Caolan or Caelan for a boy please ? Pronounced Kay-lyn

OP posts:

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

MerryMarigold · 25/10/2023 22:48

I know a Caelan, pron Kay-lun. I would say Kayo-lan for your spelling.

HipHipWhoRay · 25/10/2023 22:41

There was a Calan baby thread earlier this week!

Omma23 · 25/10/2023 22:41

I know someone (male) called Caolan, although he pronounces it “Key-len”. Either way, I like it. But unless you live in Ireland it is one of those names he will be perpetually asked “how do you say/spell that?” With mispronunciation constantly. It’s a nice name though.

Original poster

Nov2023 · 25/10/2023 22:40

Irish heritage in the UK.. Names are a minefield!

OP posts:

GoodVibesHere · 25/10/2023 22:38

Caolan I would read and pronounce as Kao-lan. Isn't there a skin cream with that name? No I don't like it as a child's name sorry.

Whoopsadaisydownagain · 25/10/2023 22:38

Yes unfortunately if I saw it wrote down , I would say it as colon but know it wasn't that a try a mix of that plus Kaolin .

EspressoMacchiato · 25/10/2023 22:35

Yes if you’re Irish in Ireland, otherwise no.

Abouttimemum · 25/10/2023 22:34

It’s a no from me and I though you were talking about your colon when I first glanced.

mauvish · 25/10/2023 22:34

Plus, kaolin and morphine -

mauvish · 25/10/2023 22:33

Kay-lyn sounds like a girl's name (or to be precise, two girls' names). And the fact that you're having to tell us how to pronounce it means that any child will be doing the same for the rest of their lives.

Unflip

1 2

Swipe left for the next trending thread