Message: "Faelan and Faolan"

[Opinions] Faelan and Faolan

by Malk

4/26/2011, 11:24 PM

With Ronan these are two Irish names that are appealing to me right now. Like Faelan because it has that AE spelling I like, it's close to Caelan which DP likes But Faolan has an interesting look to it, too but the spelling may put people off.

Anyone know if they're pn differently? I got the feeling that Faelan is Fey-lahn and Faolan is Fee-lahn/lawn. Is that right?

Is the 'failing' connection too close?

Any combo ideas?

#Faelan #Faolan

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- krisscouture

4/27/2011, 8:00 PM

Faolan is fee-lawn and Faelan is fay-lan I believe. It sounds I think too 'different' and like Feline to me. Not too sure if it's usable anywhere other than in Ireland/ gaelic or celtic speaking areas.
Ronan is super cute though.

- Dracotorix

4/27/2011, 11:41 AM

I like the look of Faolan, but it doesn't have intuitive pronunciation for Americans. I also like Faelan quite a bit (and Caelan). I don't think it sounds like "failin'" or "failing" because the L is definitely attached to the second syllable when I say Faelan, and when I say Failing it's attached to the first.

- littleRainbow +1

4/27/2011, 12:59 AM

I like Faolán!

Here you can hear the right pronunciation:

http://www.babynamesofireland.com/irish-boy-names-d-f

http://de.forvo.com/search/Faolan/

This message was edited 4/27/2011, 1:01 AM

- Malk

4/27/2011, 10:11 AM

the kids broke my speakers or something on my computer so I can't hear sounds, but I get the idea, thanks.

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