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opinions on this name please?

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mrswardle2014 · 10/12/2014 19:53

Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

My husband and I have fallen in love with the name Ruairi (Rory in Irish) for a boy. Is this going to be too hard for people to spell or pronounce? We love the Irish spelling as we're from Irish stock ourselves, but we live in England so I'm worried it's going to be too unheard of and he'll be very annoyed at this his whole life. But we love it as it's quite unique. I don't know if I'm over thinking it!

Opinions are appreciated, please!!

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leanne963 · 11/12/2014 10:39

I like Rory. I could never have that name though.

I have a very weak 'r' so would sound like I was calling him 'wooowee' :( Damn my weak 'R' lol

Thumbnutstwitchingonanopenfire · 12/12/2014 05:13

Squtter - annoying, isn't it?! Xmas Grin
My maiden name was an uncommon variation of a relatively common surname as well - people often refused to believe me when I spelt it for them, and would send me letters marked to the Miss CommonVersion.

Schoolaroundthecorner · 12/12/2014 05:18

I also live abroad with an Irish name no one can pronounce/spell, but feic it it's my name. They all learn it eventually if I'm around them enough and there's plenty of other unusual names here as its so multi-cultural. If you like it, go for it. It's not that bad really being somewhat unique Wink

Schoolaroundthecorner · 12/12/2014 05:21

Although a friend of mine did tell me recently that her husband saw my name written down and asked her who the Vietnamese male friend who rang was..... Grin

Mangobubbles · 12/12/2014 16:56

I have taught two boys called Ruairi, both were lovely and, although other pupils didn't always spell their name right, it didn't seem to bother them at all. If you like the name, go for it!

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