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What do you think of Tadhg?

33 replies

harlok · 08/08/2009 15:28

do you think that others will mis-hear the name and assume that you said Tai?

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BitOfFun · 08/08/2009 15:53

Isn't it used as a racist term for a Catholic in Scotland though?

stleger · 08/08/2009 15:47

Dh knows a tadhg in Dublin, known as Tatty. I know a Tadhg in Cork who isn't known as Tatty, so I assume it isn't always shortened (or lengthened!)

PinkTulips · 08/08/2009 15:42

lol maggie, that's how i have to describe my surname (not tiger but another _er word that drops the er to be my surname)

MaggieBeauVirgo · 08/08/2009 15:38

Tell them it's like Tiger without the er!

harlok · 08/08/2009 15:38

yes i agree i do love the name and i think it's worth using it even if i have to correct people that was the only thing holding me back.

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MaggieBeauVirgo · 08/08/2009 15:37

I like it. But I'm Irish... could be a bit too 'excuse me could you repeat that?" to the average person in UK???????

kormachameleon · 08/08/2009 15:33

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PinkTulips · 08/08/2009 15:33

i love it but then i live in Ireland where it's a known name and would be pronounced properly.

i can't see how people would hear 'Tai' when you say 'Tie-g' as the g is pronounced strongly enough.... there are always idiots who mishear but i even get that with the two bog standard names i chose, almost as much as the more unusual one!

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