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[popsicleskin.livejournal.com]

I was looking through an Irish baby names website and came across the names Niamh (I prefer it pronounced "nee-iv" instead of "neve" and Nuala "noo-la" or Finnoula "fi-noo-la".  What do you like?  The hubby prefers more traditionally spelled names, but I really like the look of these, especially Niamh, even though I'm sure she will be called "nee-um" or some other version like that.  Help! :)

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[americandiva.livejournal.com]

I love the name Niamh but I would be concerned with Irish spellings. It is similar to how I LOVE the name Tadhg. However, I would probably use the spelling Tighe so that it would be pronounced easier. I have had my name mispronounced all my life...so I want to avoid that for my kid.
You could always use Nieve instead of Niamh. I also love the name Nieva which is very similar.

I am also a lover of traditional spellings...but i have come to the conclusion that personally...I would rather spell it in a more pronounceable way then having to explain my kids name or have them explain it to everyone.

[drowning-spirit.livejournal.com]

I really like both of them - I like your pronounciation of Niamh. I like Nuala as "nu-eh-la" or something like that - I'm not good at breaking down pronounciation haha

My ex-boyfriend's ex-girlfriend (hehe) is called Nuala and her nickname is "Nu" I really like the name but I don't think I'd be able to use it - we are still friends and I think he'd think it would be very wierd. haha

[polly-purebred.livejournal.com]

You have to think if it's worth it to have your child be correcting people for the rest of their lives.
If I was, say a first grade teacher, I would say Ny-E-Mah (Niamh) when taking roll call.
It could end up being frustrating and/or embarrassing.
I went to school with a girl named Anna (pronounced ah-na) and she would always get mad when people called her Ann-Ah.

[jordle.livejournal.com]

I really love Irish names. I love Eamonn for a boy and I adore Ciara, Aisling and Caoimhe for girls.

What I hate is when people call their children Irish names but spell them like they sound (I know a Shivorn, ew). If you are going to give your child an irish name it should be spelled correctly.

Sorry for the rant but it drives me crazy!

[anapology.livejournal.com]

The spellubg Niamh is pretty well known.. it's actually Neeve, rhymes with sleeve rather than Nev.
Pretty..

[anapology.livejournal.com]

ohhh spelling even!