Is Saoirse cruel?

[Anonymous]

I have an unusual and difficult-to-pronounce first name that I have hated my entire life. I actually became a doctor so I could be addressed as "Dr. Surname" and avoid hearing my first name so much. I named my own DC something as basic as possible.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s fine. It’s a lovely name.

[Anonymous]

I am Irish so I can understand, but no one will pronounce or spell this name her entire life. How about Cara, which means friend in Gaelic.

[Anonymous]

I have a similar, vegetabke soup spelled Celtic name. I'm second generation in the US of my family. I'll be honest, when I was a kid, it was kind of humiliating. Most teachers couldn't pronounce it and, at roll call, they'd get either a deer in highlights look or an irritated look when my name came up. Americans are generally not that smart and I grew up answering a lot of questions about my name, like "what kind of name is that!" and "are you foreign!?" etc. Once I was in college, my name became a strength for me. It was unusual, sounds cool and served as a conversation starter. My name is my identity by now and I've both loved and hated it. If I had to choose, I probably would have picked and easier to pronounce, less ethnic Irish name for myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go with Quinn. How do you even pronounce that? Sores like cold sores?

The famous actress said it's pronounced like "inertia".

aaaand that's the type of shit we Americans with a pinch of Irish heritage go through when our gung ho parents give us Irish names. We're in America now, it's okay to use an Irish *lite* name. Even Roisin has to explain: it sounds like Roy- as in Rogers -Sheen -as in Charlie. Name her Bridget and call it a day.

[Anonymous]

I knew a little Saoirse who grew up into a bright young lady. Her name didn't hinder her.

Kids are going to be in school with plenty of other kids with less common names. Not everyone is Emma or Lucas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have an unusual and difficult-to-pronounce first name that I have hated my entire life. I actually became a doctor so I could be addressed as "Dr. Surname" and avoid hearing my first name so much. I named my own DC something as basic as possible.

+1. My name is uncommon and not easily pronounced. I get tired of correcting people so unless they ask I just live with mispronunciations.

I understand your desire to give her part of your heritage in her name but don’t saddle her with a challenging name that she is stuck with for life.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s pretty. Don’t do Quinn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a similar, vegetabke soup spelled Celtic name. I'm second generation in the US of my family. I'll be honest, when I was a kid, it was kind of humiliating. Most teachers couldn't pronounce it and, at roll call, they'd get either a deer in highlights look or an irritated look when my name came up. Americans are generally not that smart and I grew up answering a lot of questions about my name, like "what kind of name is that!" and "are you foreign!?" etc. Once I was in college, my name became a strength for me. It was unusual, sounds cool and served as a conversation starter. My name is my identity by now and I've both loved and hated it. If I had to choose, I probably would have picked and easier to pronounce, less ethnic Irish name for myself.

Listen to this person and their final conclusion.

Mara and Cara are good suggestions.

Saoirse Ronan won't be famous anymore when your kid is an adult.

[Anonymous]

Saoirse is gorgeous. Do it. Like the Kennedy who overdosed.

[Anonymous]

I think there are lots of names between Nora and Saoirse in “Irishness”.

[Anonymous]

Op, I come across all types of names from everywhere in the world at work and it may take me a couple of attempts to say their name, but I do. It’s being respectful of their culture.

My name is Denise but most people whose primary language is not a Romance language says Dennis. Some can’t hear the difference and continue to say Dennis after I correct them. Who cares? They tried.

Choose the name you want, which I think is beautiful. The world will be a better place for it.

[Anonymous]

Ciara (pronounced Kerr—-ra)?
Clare
Quinn is so cute
Do you have a family last name you can use?

[Anonymous]

Btw I love the name. But I think the majority of people will butcher it

[Anonymous]

Another thing to consider perhaps:
I have a rare, hard to pronounce name and overall don't mind it. I use my "starbucks name" and move along my day fine.
The thing I do mind is that in this current age I am so much more readily identifiable online. There is just no way to "blend in" online with a name like mine. Let's take DCUM for example: if first names only were required someone with Kathy or Tricia would not stand out but if my name was mentioned it would be obvious to those who know me who was posting.
It isn't a huge deal but it is something i have to consider. The world is interconnected on levels that my parents would have never imagined when they named me. Sometimes one does not want to be "found" so easily.