Cormac? we're not Irish

[chandellina]

this is about the only name DH and I both like. We are big fans of the American author, Cormac McCarthy.
we think Mac would be a cute nickname, and it goes well with DH's surname - Mitchell.
But we're not Irish, and it seems a pretty obscure name outside Ireland.
Problem?

no, I have a Mac and know a Cormac and neither is Irish. Mac is really cute for a baby (but I'm biased)

I don't think it's an issue being outside Ireland, and I love the more unusual, under-used names. It's a strong name and Mac is a good nickname.

But Mac Mitchell? Not sure....

I like the name. If you're naming after the author, it doesn't really matter about origin, no?

I like it

wow - positive feedback - whoo hoo!

boobz- i know it's not for everyone but we like the alliteration. in any case, that would be the nickname ...

Why not? It's quite phonetic according to English alphabet too, and it has obviously travelled outside of Ireland now ..

I like it. It's strong, but not crazy. What does it mean/?

Don't worry about alliteration. Gwynnie went with Moses Martin.

cormac is a company here that lay roads.

I had a lad in my class in primary school with this as a surname, he wasnt irish either. Its a good strong name and not weird enough for him to be embarassed when he grows up!

Never heard of that company, where is HERE?
but I know of a a Greg (sandwich shop Greggs), Adam (children's clothes shop Adams) and a Zara

Do you mean Tarmac?

har

You can't beat a bit of alliteration! My son has a name beginning with M which is combined with the surname Mitchell, and i love it.
Mac Mitchell sounds so cute...go for it!

thanks everyone. it would be such a relief to just make a decision. Baby is due any time now ...

Cormac is a lovely name (I am Irish though ) and Mac is cute.

I do find it slightly odd when people choose the more obscure/sod to spell or pronounce Irish names without having any link - especially when they then mispronounce them!!! - but Cormac is fairly straightforward.

Use it, i think it's great I would consider it if we had a boy, but it doesn't go with our surname

sorry i ment i cornwall.they do road works etc.

I know one (although his parents are Irish), so doesn't seem too obscure to me
Lovely name, & as others have said, an easy one phonetically - go for it!