Unique Irish name makes unexpected appearance in hit Netflix show
We love this name! A very unique Irish name made an unexpected appearance in a Netflix comedy series. Black comedy thriller Bodkin follows American podcast host Gilbert Power as he travels to the fictional Irish coastal town of Bodkin to investigate a long-cold mystery: the disappearance of three people during a Samhain celebration. He is […]
3 months ago
Woman urges people to stop using Irish baby name over unfortunate translation
“I’m begging you stop.” An Irish woman has urged Americans to stop using a “cutesy” and “exotic” Irish name after pointing out that its meaning translates to something quite unfortunate. There are many factors to weigh as a parent when choosing your child’s name, including how it sounds with your surname, the nicknames that might […]
5 months ago
The Irish names ranked as the hardest to pronounce
A child’s name is a big part of who they are, and getting it right really does matter. Prashant Patel, naming expert from the personalised gifting website Personalised Bee, has revealed the 10 names teachers find hardest to pronounce. Research shows that repeated mispronunciation of a child’s name can have a lasting negative impact, affecting […]
6 months ago
Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world
It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, other English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see English minds implode with confusion. Even the likes of Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New […]
8 months ago
‘My aunt chose to name her baby after a disease rather than the Irish names I suggested’
“She insists that it’s a common name, but it is not.” A girl has taken to Reddit to share her relative’s unusual choice of name for her new baby. The 15-year-old poster explained that her family was of Irish and Armenian descent, and that she suggested some Irish names to her aunt. “I think Caoimhe, […]
9 months ago
The top 5 Irish names for baby girls have been revealed
Irish names are proving to be pretty popular with new mams and dads Trying to choose a name for your little one is never easy because there are just way too many options out there. However, Irish names will always hold a special place in our hearts. The beautiful thing about picking an Irish name […]
11 months ago