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Finnemoo · 13/04/2020 15:38

Hi everyone,

We chose an unusual name for our daughter mostly because I've always loved it (and still do). My husband really liked it too but was wary about pronunciation in the UK. It's a French name, and we do have a French connection.

He was right Sad

She's 8 months old now and she does suit the name, but no one here says it right and I'm finding that more grating than I thought I would.

Her name is Anouk. Pronounced "ah-NOOK", nook rhymes with Luke.

Be honest: is she going to hate us for it? What do you think of the name and how would you say it?

I don't know why I'm posting this because it's too late to change it anyway, but maybe someone will have something nice to say to cheer me up. I do still really love the name in theory but I'm just worried that the pronunciation thing will be a pain for her forever. I didn't really think it would prove to be so problematic.

Thanks and I hope you're all doing well.

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eska · 18/04/2020 11:01

It’s an awesome and gorgeous name!

SleepingStandingUp · 18/04/2020 11:21

How do you pronounce Finley wrong??

OP people will get it in time, it's lovely

Rainallnight · 18/04/2020 11:25

I love it, and would know how to pronounce it.

You could change it by deed poll if you’re desperate though?

What’s her middle name?

BrooHaHa · 18/04/2020 12:02

How do you pronounce Finley wrong??

Finn-lee va Fin-lay

FizzyGreenWater · 18/04/2020 15:38

Oh it's LOVELY. Really fab.

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