Rory, Ruari or Ruairi

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Hi all,

After MUCH debate dh and I have decided on this name for our little boy.
Dh is Irish and much prefers the spelling and pronunciation of Ruairi.
I love the name and am more than happy to choose it but I'm worried about making his life difficult as we currently live in the UK and plan to stay for the foreseeable future.
We are considering the spelling Ruari which is more phonetic and apparently also a recognised spelling.
What's everyone's views? Will Ruairi cause issues in the UK? How would you spell it?
Or do you think we should just go with Rory?
Especially interested to hear from people who have chosen Irish names with slightly challenging spellings for their children and whether or not you regret it!

Thanks!

I was looking up the Gaelic spelling of Irish boy names and this site got pushed to me!! Never seen it before.

I actually quite like that! But it definitely is not easy to spell!

>> Zombie thread << but in Scotland:
No. | Spelling | How many registered in 2024
3 Rory 275
56 Ruairidh 84
85 Ruaridh 60
138 Ruairi 35
290 Ruari 13

ZOMBIE

I know an (adult) Ruairidh to throw another spelling in the mix! He pronounces it like Rure-y (we are in Scotland).
Probably for ease I'd choose one of the other spellings though. Can't imagine as a kid learning to spell it with the DH 😅

Edit - oh just realised this thread is from 2016 😅🤣

ZOMBIE THREAD. @scottishGirl , OP is from March 2016.