Anonymous
Post 02/22/2017 06:47     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

I know the correct pronounciation, but in my head it's still "Say-or-zay".

Kids these days are used to different names, though. I wouldn't disqualify it. Most people will be able to get Seer-sha after a correction or two.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2017 05:52     Subject: Re:Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

When Saoirse Ronan, then mostly unknown young teen actress, was nominated for an Oscar for Atonement several years ago, I remember reading an article which discussed the various acting nominees & listed things that could either help or hurt each of their chances of winning. The list of things working against Saoirse Ronan simply read "Nobody knows how to pronounce her name!"
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2017 04:49     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

If you must, make it a middle name.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2017 04:28     Subject: Re:Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Say-orse
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2017 00:56     Subject: Re:Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Anonymous wrote:She's beautiful and doesn't seem to mind her name. Come on people - it's not that hard to learn something new like how to pronounce a name.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saoirse_Ronan


It's not hard for adults to learn something new like how to pronounce a name. Kids are mean though, and they will be incredibly mean when it comes to this name. I understand names having special meanings for parents and such, but this is just cruel to a child.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2017 00:54     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Anonymous wrote:Surely you wouldn't do that to a kid.


I see "Sarcy" like Darcy.

How awful.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2017 00:06     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

I am surprised by all the people who have never heard this before. I am not particularly Irish and I hadn't heard of the actress before, but I'm familiar with the name and know how it's pronounced. If you are Irish and it has some meaning for you, go for it, and people will get used to it. I think it must be becoming more popular already. If you aren't irish, I would give you serious side eye for using such an ethnic name. But I think it's beatiful and hope you go for it!
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 23:57     Subject: Re:Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 23:51     Subject: Re:Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

She's beautiful and doesn't seem to mind her name. Come on people - it's not that hard to learn something new like how to pronounce a name.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saoirse_Ronan
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 22:51     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

I've heard Seer-shuh or Sur-shuh.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 22:50     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Agreed with the above posts. I can pronounce it because I'm familiar with it (Irish husband) but don't expect anyone will EVER guess the pronunciation or spelling if they don't already know it. I love the names Niamh and Caoimhe too (Neev and Keeva) but wouldn't use them either since we live here and not Ireland.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 22:49     Subject: Re:Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Saoirse Ronan was on a few talk shows last year promoting Brooklyn and she usually did a bit about how to pronounce it so more people may be familiar with it now. On the other hand I'm from Ireland and I wouldn't use it here or at least not with the original spelling. My dream name for a child was always Caoimhe (pronouned Kwee Va) but had to drop that idea once we decided to stay here!
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 22:44     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

I know a few kids of different ages with this name and I think it is becoming more popular, so more people will know it and get used to it. I remember when people had trouble pronouncing Sean and that's pretty common today.

If you love the name and felel it is the right one for your child, use it!
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 22:44     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Sour-see
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2017 22:44     Subject: Saoirse - Which pronunciation (or mispronunciation) will we run into most frequently?

Don't do it. Just don't.