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Sorry, more baby name dilemmas.... how would you pronounce this?

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murcimari · 04/03/2007 20:57

Hi. We're expecting baby No2 and we like the name Borggia for a girl...I took it from an old student of mine whose family originated from Sri Lanka, but she was born in France. I don't know if it's a typical Tamil name, or short for a longer name (Sri Lankan names are notoriously long). Tried to search on the net, but couldn't find it as a first name. Obviously, I know how she pronounced it, but would be interested to know if you would pronounce it the same. Wouldn't want to name our baby something that was totally weird and unpronounceable.

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JackieNo · 04/03/2007 20:59

If I saw that, I'd think of Lucrezia Borgia, and probably pronounce it as if it was that - ie, borjee-ah.

MamaG · 04/03/2007 20:59

same as jackieno

WideWebWitch · 04/03/2007 20:59

Sorry but I think it is weird and unpronouncable and she won't thank you for it.

BizzyDint · 04/03/2007 21:03

i would probably say borj-ya rather than borj-eea. but in rl i would ask the person who's name it is how they pronounce it.

i have a 'weird and unpronouncable' name. i like it. i like it's meaning, and i like why my parents chose it.

quietmouse · 04/03/2007 21:07

I would pronounce it how it's spelt Bor-ggia

BonyM · 04/03/2007 21:09

I reckon most people would pronounce it Borg-ee -ah because of the double G.

Personally, I think it's an ugly name (sorry), but it's not my decision, and not my baby! I'd be a bit worried that she might get called Bogey-ah at school.

Only you can decide really. If you and your dh are really set on it then you should go for it.

edam · 04/03/2007 21:13

Um, I really, really wouldn't call a baby this if I were honest - associations with the Borgias who were Not A Nice family. Do you want to call your baby after a bunch of murderers who dabbled in incest?

simplycontrolfreaky · 04/03/2007 21:16

i'm sorry. dont like that one bit (for same reasons of association as above) and wouldnt have a clue how to pronounce it unless told save borgia (as in poisoner). are you / dh /sri lankan / do you live in sri lanka?

Bobalina · 04/03/2007 21:17

edam - ffs!

In answer to the op borjee-ah.

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murcimari · 04/03/2007 21:44

Glad I?ve asked you now- thanks for all your very honest comments. We did consider the Borgias, but didn?t think many people would make the association - we were obviously wrong there. Hadn't thought of the "bogey" angle...but will consider it now. No relation to anyone Sri Lankan in our family, but not even sure if this name is of Sri Lankan origin, as her sister had a very European first name. She actually pronounced it the same way as Georgia but (obviously) beginning with "B".

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quietmouse · 04/03/2007 21:47

wouldn't it be simpler to go for Georgia then?

MrsBadger · 04/03/2007 21:47

I would have said, as you did, Borj-a, like Georgia.

It's certainly unusual - if you want somethign more mainstream but close to that, why not Georgia?

WestCountryLass · 04/03/2007 21:48

I would prn it Borg-ghia.

TwirlyN · 04/03/2007 21:50

if i was 14 and she was me mate, it would be Borg

MerlinsBeard · 04/03/2007 21:50

depends where u are really.

i would it like i would said georgia. Not heard of any family mudering or otherwise. Its not a name i would chose, it feels a little heavy to me.

How is it pronounced?

TwirlyN · 04/03/2007 21:51

otherwise Borg-ee-ah

hunkermunker · 04/03/2007 21:53

Bobalina, I think Edam raises a very valid point - NOT a good plan to call one's baby Hindley for similar reasons, IMO.

MuminBrum · 04/03/2007 21:54

My first thought was the murdering Borgias. Please don't do it!

ediemay · 04/03/2007 22:00

Hello mm, as a lapsed Catholic I have come across this name before, but only for a boy and only with one 'g'. St Francis Borgia (pronounced Borja) is a Catholic saint.

link{http://www.christianorder.com/features/features_2001/features_mar01_bonus.html\There is some information about him here}

ediemay · 04/03/2007 22:03

Bum!

Trying again!

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murcimari · 04/03/2007 22:17

That's just it- I like unusual names! If I find it in the 300 most popular names list, it?s an immediate put off ? I know I?m weird !! As you can imagine, it makes the process of choosing names a real struggle. Unfortunately, the other two we like, Clara and Esmé, have made it into the the top 300 . Thanks ediemay ? will do some proper research now!

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Lemmiwinks · 04/03/2007 22:35

Same as the others, Borj-ah, like the Borgia pope and his murdering psycho family. Sorry, first thing that popped into my mind! As mentioned by other people who posted here, it isn't an association I'd personally want to bring to mind when thinking of a sweet newborn! Probably most people would pronounce it like that and think of the Borgia family too. I don't know anything about it being a Sri Lankan forename, but as far as I'm aware Borgia is a Spanish surname in origin. I agree, it's not a name your kid will thank you for! I do like Clara on the other hand and I totally understand wanting to find an unusual name but there are loads of beautiful sounding names that have beautiful meanings and connotaions. I don't mean to be rude, but you did ask

nathaliea · 04/03/2007 22:35

sounds like georgia with a b

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