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Turkish names - how do these sound to an English ear?

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smyrnamum · 03/10/2017 08:40

DH is Turkish and we are struggling to come up with names for DD2. DD1 was easy as it was a family name that is easily pronounced in English and has an even easier nickname. This time around not so simple!

Our shortlist so far:

Selin (sounds like "Celine")
Elif (eh-leaf)
Defne (def-neh - Turkish version of Daphne)
Aylin (sounds like "Eileen")

Thoughts?

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thegreylady · 04/10/2017 23:17

My dgd is Turkish. Her name is Serra which we love. Elif is pretty and Selin and I like Alara. My ddil is Hatice pronounced Hattiejay and her mum is Senay pronounced Sheneye.

Acidophilus · 05/10/2017 16:05

I know a gorgeous little Turkish girl called Ayse which works well in English and a like Meltem which is sweet. Also an Idil which I like too.

Elif is my favourite of your list. It reminds me of Elfie.

Greekisland · 22/10/2017 19:10

I have two boys with Turkish names. Turkish husband and lived there for many years. So many lovely Turkish girls names that I never got to use, my favourites being Emel and Sevda. Also like Lara and Sevil. Do like Selin though.

Mrsknackered · 22/10/2017 21:28

Love Elif, Defne and Selin.

Esra is my absolute favourite Turkish girls name. (Even with the unfortunate word it spells backwards)

LilyPondFrog · 22/10/2017 21:29

Selin is my favourite from your list

dementedma · 22/10/2017 21:32

I know a little Emel. Her brother is Emre

Missingstreetlife · 22/10/2017 21:34

Just choose one you love and don't worry about lazy people who can't spell.

Superspooky · 07/11/2017 17:16

Elif is gorgeous! And even if she ends up having to spell it regularly it's only the 4 letters so not too arduous Smile

TeshiB · 07/11/2017 17:24

I like Elif the best.

icantgetnosleep5 · 07/11/2017 19:38

LOVE Elif

PumpkinSquash · 09/11/2017 00:42

I really like Selin.

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 09/11/2017 00:51

I like Elif or Serin best.

I know a Nisa which I like (although I think it's short for something?).

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 09/11/2017 00:52

Or Selin even...

ShovingLeopard · 09/11/2017 01:00

I like Selin best, though they are all lovely. The Turkish name I really love is Deniz, which I think means something to do with the sea. I love how the Turkish names all mean something.

ThisNameNow · 09/11/2017 01:19

I think all the names are lovely. Elif and Defne are my favourites with Defne taking the top spot.

I don't think they will be mistaken for 'younique' spelling names. If your D.C. are have a Turkish surname it would be even less likely.

GinIsIn · 09/11/2017 03:26

I like Selima, but I LOVE Maral, from Cote's list

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