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Please help with boy's name, we live in German-speaking country

34 replies

viennesewhirl · 14/01/2009 20:13

I want it to be something that sounds the same whether a German or an English speaker is saying it. Theo would be pronounced "Tayo" here, for example, and George as "Gay-org" so they're no good. It cuts out a lot of possiblities - ie anything starting with or including J, W, Th, R. Our first son is called Noah. These are names I like - what do you think - and do you have any suggestions?! Thank you!

Elliot
Lev
Asher
Sol / Solomon
Constantin
Oskar
Casper

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maddylou · 15/01/2009 17:22

Stefan

bran · 15/01/2009 17:29

I don't think there is an English equivalent of Kai, but I've noticed that it's quite popular in the UK now, I know quite a few by that name of varying ages. It's pretty straightfoward to pronounce for an English speaker too.

ForeverOptimistic · 15/01/2009 17:33

Edwin?

gauly · 15/01/2009 18:50

The name Kai has been in the top 100 UK boys names for quite a few years now - rather surprisingly I think since it is quite German. There's a Kai in the CBeebies show "Me too" as well. So I guess you don't need an English equivalent!

Tinker · 15/01/2009 19:45

Love Rudi

Lionstar · 15/01/2009 21:11

Kai also has Welsh origins, which explains the UK popularity

gauly · 15/01/2009 21:39

According to this:
www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?nmd=n&terms=kai&submit=Go

...it's originated in at least 3 different cultures. Perfect for all those Hawaiian/Swedish couples out there too!

gauly · 15/01/2009 21:40

According to this:
www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?nmd=n&terms=kai&submit=Go

...it's originated in at least 3 different cultures. Perfect for all those Hawaiian/Swedish couples out there too!

MarchNowFebMum · 15/01/2009 21:57

Love Carsten/Karsten as suggested. Is German name but works in English

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