Anglicising names?

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TrueBlu · 05/03/2016 11:46

There are some Irish and Greek names I like that here in England people wouldn't know how to pronounce.

When is it 'OK' to transliterate into an English spelling?

Lots of names historically have been adapted to Scottish, Irish or English pronunciations/spellings. Is it no longer OK to do this?

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Quoteunquote · 05/03/2016 11:57

Do what you like, or we will all end up with the same names, and people learn names, so don't worry about that.

I (and most the family) have ancient gaelic (and other) names never had a problem, I can only say it's been an advantage.

Maryz · 05/03/2016 11:59

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TrueBlu · 05/03/2016 12:17

I love Tara but I wouldn't spell it Teamhair

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