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Cerys?

37 replies

Lainybug23 · 27/12/2013 17:43

Hi all,

What are your first thoughts when you see the name Cerys?

Also, how would you pronounce this name?

Thanks! :)

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BunnyLebowski · 27/12/2013 17:46

First thought: her off Catatonia

It's pronounced Ker-iss isn't it?

I think it's a tad harsh. Carys sounds nicer. Fine if you're Welsh.

Confitdecanard · 27/12/2013 17:53

I like it. I would probably think you had welsh connections but I don't think you need them to use the name. I would pronounce it Ke - riss. I think it is fairly well known amongst English speakers, helped by Cerys Matthews of Catatonja fame, so I don't think too many people would struggle with pronunciation.

Frikadellen · 27/12/2013 17:59

A friend who is lovely so makes me smile.

Pronounce it Kerris

MrsBennetsEldest · 27/12/2013 18:02

It's a pretty name.....many of our welsh ones are. I love Elerri.

oadcb · 27/12/2013 18:05

Kerris

Its lovely.its not too Unusual but not popular either.

You won't however be able to buy off the peg personalised pens though!

GRW · 27/12/2013 18:14

I like it and I know one who is a year old. I also like Ceri which is short for Ceridwen.

brokenhearted55a · 27/12/2013 18:14

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FunnysInLaJardin · 27/12/2013 18:17

nice and pronounced Ke Riss. My mn is Nerys which is very similar!

2sugarsmeans3 · 27/12/2013 18:19

CZJ daughter is Carys Broken I prefer that to Cerys I think. Although I love Ceirios (means cherry in welsh).

BumpNGrind · 27/12/2013 22:05

I love the name Cerys. Also like Celyn Kel-lyn (it means Holly in Welsh).

Alisvolatpropiis · 27/12/2013 22:55

It's lovely (prn Kerris) but prefer Carys.

Theonlyoneiknow · 28/12/2013 17:00

I love it but am bias!

We pronounce it Kerris, dont live in Wales or have Welsh connections (except for my name also being Welsh).

I swithered for a while on Cerys v Carys but preferred Cerys.

DorisButtons · 28/12/2013 17:19

Love it!

hotair · 28/12/2013 17:22

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Theonlyoneiknow · 28/12/2013 18:29

There were less than 50 in Scotland last year, all depends agree you are OP

Ihatepeas · 28/12/2013 19:55

Love it. Pronounced kair-riss. I know a gorgeous little Cerys aged 8.

Skogkatter · 28/12/2013 21:18

I think it is a lovely name, it sounds very pretty and gentle. I prefer Carys though?

AntsMarching · 28/12/2013 21:31

MrsBennets I have an Eleri :) and a Cerys!

tiamariaxxx · 28/12/2013 22:01

I really like the name Cerys always have we had a young neighbour called it who used to play with my siblings, i did suggest it for our daughters but DH wasnt keen

MrsBennetsEldest · 29/12/2013 07:45

AntsMarching, you have excellent taste :)

BonnieWeeJeannieMcCall · 29/12/2013 07:53

I'd assume a Welsh connection. It's a lovely name.

permaquandry · 29/12/2013 22:18

Love it. Strong but not harsh and pretty. Fairly unusual, you'd be surprised tho, how many people pronounce or spell it incorrectly, we've had some corkers over the years!

Tikkamasala · 29/12/2013 23:03

I like it a lot, lovely name. Do prefer Carys though even more.

looki · 30/12/2013 23:11

I prefer Carys too, actually I love the name!

Itsaburrdiee · 05/01/2014 20:26

Love it. I have one. We have no Welsh connections. We buy anything named from her e.g. Christmas baubles from the internet.