Rory or Ruaridh ??

[ancientgeordiegirl]

Am due with DC3 a boy in about 2 weeks. Rory has been agreed as a name for months but my DH suddenly said tonight that he might like to spell it in a more traditional way i.e. Ruaridh. What do you reckon? We have a Scottish surname (but are English) and live in London so I'm not sure about the Gaelic spelling (I'd struggle to pronounce it or spell it myself!) - my gut instinct is to go with Rory but as my DH gave into me on the name (it was my first choice and only on his short list) should I let him decide the spelling? I don't want to inflict years of pain on my DS as he has to spell it out for everyone he meets! My other DCs have very easy names to spell so I think Rory would also "go" better in that sense. Words of wisdom please!

Love Rory

I would never guess the Gaelic spelling is pronounced 'Rory' and don't think it looks very nice tbh.

And you'll/he'll have a lifetime of spelling in out

Go with Rory - Ruaridh is a nightmare to spell/pronounce

my dd has gaelic name and I'm forever correcting people

Ruari?

Rory

Compromise, as diddl says, Ruari. Common spelling in Ireland.

I have a Rory and went with the English spelling as I've got a gaelic name that is always either mispelled/mispronounced.

Ironically, Ruaridh is now a very popular name in Scotland so I'm always asked how ds spells his name . We live in Scotland though which makes a difference re: awareness of different spellings.

Ruaridh is usually pronounced roo-ri in Scotland though I think, going by the Ruaridhs we know anyway.

I like the Irish spelling Ruari.

Rory - think of him having to learn to spell/explain Ruaridh!!

A friend has named her son with the complicated spelling and I have to look it up every time I write to her. Fine if you live in Scotland, a burden if you live anywhere else.

I really love Ruaridh, think it's great - I prefer it. My feeling is a lot of people do know how to pronounce it, and also people usually get to know you first of all by hearing your name, not seeing it. Try it out for a few days in your mind to see how it goes, but I think it's lovely.

How about the lesser known Roary, especially good if you like cars

Rory is a lovely name though

urrrgh

Rorie here But shes a girl.

Ruaraidh.

Lots of scottish families here (Sarf East, mate) but admit that the ones who've gone for the gaelic spelling - takes ages to work it out, always misspelt. So if you go for that you'll forever be correcting people, that's all.

Thanks for all your messages - my DH has now conceded (after looking over my shoulder) that Rory is the way to go especially as I'm a poor speller at the best of times!

I'd say Rory if you live in the uk. I personally would use Ruaridh as I think it's posher

[ducks and blushes at the same time]

Got to be Rory

Rory and Ruaridh are pn completely differently so depends on how you want his name spoken

Rory or Roo-ree both lovely though

RORY

Much prefer Ruaridh and the fact that Roary the racing car stuff is everywhere would be enough to convince me to not go with Rory version.
Agree with pronounciation being a consideration though as Rory is pronounce Roary and Ruaridh is pronounce Roo-ri so it depends what you prefer.

Ruairi is the Irish Gaelic version, which I love.

I prefer Ruaridh to Rory, too.

Also prefer Ruaridh from your options.

Thanks everyone - have still decided to stick with Rory as I don't think an english boy living in London could cope with having to spell his name to 99% of people that he meets (on MN people are obviously more aware of names but I don't think that is reflected in RL...).

I hadn't really been aware of the pronounciation differences either and actually prefer "Roary" to "Roo-Ri". It's good to know that both names are viewed fairly positively - I want him to have a name that iS popular but not too well used IYKWIM?

As for the racing car connection I'm not too bothered - other parents don't get put off Thomas (Tank engine), Rupert (Bear) or Finlay (fire engine) sure there are more but can't think of any at the moment...

now just got to finalise middle names - naming DC3 has been a much harder job than the first 2 - hats off to people who have lots more children as I'm not sure how you come up with a good name each time!

Ruari is very acceptable as a spelling, and pronounced Ruh-ri but I think this vowel sound might end up sounding like Roo, rhyming with loo, with a London accent so I have an idea that Rory (Raw-ri) might be easier for the locals.