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Emrys or Huw?

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nightandthelight · 16/12/2015 08:21

Title says it all really! Love both names, I probably prefer Emrys and DH prefers Huw but we are open to both. Emrys is presumably less well known to non Welsh speakers. My Dad is called Hugh though so wondering if that will cause issues.

Any thoughts much appreciated :)

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Peach1886 · 16/12/2015 10:42

Huw is lovely, short and sweet and I think works just as well for a grown man, a teenager and a baby - sounds strong and manly but kind and loving. Emrys is nice too, could you have it as a middle name? Or maybe wait until the little one arrives and see which one he looks like? If you get on well with your dad I think using the same name but Welsh spelling would be a lovely idea.

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nightandthelight · 16/12/2015 11:28

Thanks Peach :) We love Huw because it's so timeless and suits all ages like you say :) I am close to my Dad and I'm sure he will like it. I don't want to upset the IL s though, that's my maim concern with Huw. Otherwise it's definitely my favourite I think :)

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SoWhite · 16/12/2015 13:17

Huw! Fantastic name for a cute kid, surly teenager, and distinguished gentleman! biased, me? never!

helentheheron · 16/12/2015 13:20

Both nice but I prefer Huw. Sounds more "solid" somehow.

MitzyLeFrouf · 16/12/2015 15:04

Emrys.

I don't like the look of Huw.

celtictoast · 16/12/2015 17:22

Huw

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nightandthelight · 16/12/2015 17:26

Huw seems to be winning out :)

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Rivercam · 16/12/2015 17:30

Love both names.

What about Emlyn as an alternative to Emrys?

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 16/12/2015 17:31

Huw

Alisvolatpropiis · 16/12/2015 17:49

Huw

mamapants · 16/12/2015 17:50

I prefer Emrys.

GiddyOnZackHunt · 16/12/2015 17:56

Emrys. Unless you aren't fussed that everyone will say Hugh rather than Huw. The mum of a Huw I knew was fussed and it became 'a thing'

BikeRunSki · 16/12/2015 18:00

Emrys

AnyoneButSanta · 16/12/2015 18:07

I should know this but don't: how is Emrys pronounced? Is it tricky for Anglophones?

BackforGood · 16/12/2015 18:20

I'm no help - I love them both Grin

You'll just have to have another ds next year as well Wink

SoWhite · 16/12/2015 20:30

I don't know how Emrys is pronounced either. My brain is telling me 'Em-Rees' but I'm sure that that is not correct.

SweepTheHalls · 16/12/2015 20:31

Huw is lovely Grin

Alisvolatpropiis · 16/12/2015 20:41

So

It's Em-riss Smile

Domino777 · 16/12/2015 20:42

Huw.

SecretlyChartreuse · 16/12/2015 22:24

Anyone who knows the Merlin story knows Emrys. Huw is an old man name to me.
Different spellings in the family will be so confusing. Why not Hugh then?

EmilySmallwood · 16/12/2015 22:26

Emrys

Counttheshadows · 16/12/2015 22:27

I think Emrys is a lovely name :)

GreatFuckability · 16/12/2015 22:59

Huw and Hugh are pronounced the same.
I prefer Huw. Although I know Emrys is a boys name (I'm a welsh speaker) I think its a bit feminine sounding.

Sophronia · 16/12/2015 22:59

Emrys

DramaAlpaca · 17/12/2015 00:17

Huw is a fabulous name. Love it.