Dutch vs English name spelling

[Riskinitforachocolatebiscuittin]

Hello.

So I am pregnant with twin boys and we are working on names. I am holding onto my choice (Torun) wgich husband approves and he would like Rune (pronounced Roon-neh). He is Dutch where this is a more common name and would easily be pronounced, however I am English and worry a) my family will not get it and b) it will be pronounced Roon. We live in the Netherlands so I guess I shouldn't worry so much but I want to feel that the names are united for both countries. Thoughts? Ideas? Advice? Kind words of wisdom out there? ;)

Thanks in advance!

[ChristmasCakeAndStilton]

Living in the Netherlands, I think Rune is fine and your UK family will get used to it.
But if you have plans to maybe move back to England, I think you are setting twin 2 up for a lifetime of misspronucation and confusion. Sorry.

[Couchpotato3]

I think both names are fine. There aren't any negative associations with either in English, and the boys will grow up in Holland where there names will be considered normal. If anyone gets it wrong or says something about it in UK, just calmly explain that it is a dutch name, pronounced xxxxxxx and move on. If you and your husband are happy with the names, keep them to yourselves until the babies are born and then just announce to family. If you tell them before the birth, they will focus much more on the names, rather than the babies (voice of bitter experience!!) and you will start doubting yourself. Good luck!

[Numbersarefun]

I’ve taught an Anne from the Netherlands who pronounced her name with the ‘e’ sound on the end. It was never a problem. Why would it be? She introduced herself as Anna and I understood the spelling.

[SheWoreYellow]

Ru neh says Rooney to me. Sorry to bring the tone down.

[Riskinitforachocolatebiscuittin]

Haha I imagine my mum saying the same thing! 😂

[KirstenBlest]

Both will sound quite different in the two languages because the R is different.

Rune will be Roon, Rooner or Rooney and Torun will be Torrun in the UK.

[TheBirdintheCave]

I'm English and I know how to pronounce Rune but I've not heard of Torun before so that one would stump me. BUT, I'd only need to be told once how it was pronounced and then there'd be no issue.

I don't think you'd have bags of trouble in England if you relocated.

[oviraptor21]

I instinctively pronounced Rune the way you would like it so I don't think it will be a big issue.

[Riskinitforachocolatebiscuittin]

I wish I could "like" all these replies. Thanks everyone for the good vibes and constructive comments. I really appreciate it! 😊