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Help[Opinions] Igraine?
Normally I wouldn't go for a name that isn't common even in the slightest, but Igraine is just so lovely. I've been watching a lot of this new show called Camelot about the King Arthur legends, and the character of Lady Igraine has made me really like this name. I think it's beautiful, and it does remind me of another name I like, Ingrid.
WDYT? Usable today? Any combos you feel like making?
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I prefer Ygraine
That's the spelling that I was first introduced to when I was a kid, and I've always loved it. Plus I think it makes the pronunciation more apparent for someone unfamiliar with Arthurian names.
I think it's usable. It's one of the more recognized Arthurian names and it's not too hard to spell or pronounce. I've never had great luck with Ygraine combos, but here are a few:
Ygraine Alice
Ygraine Fiona
Ygraine Fionúir
Ygraine Linnet
Ygraine Matilda
Ygraine Nolwenn
Ygraine Rowena
Ygraine Lavender
That's the spelling that I was first introduced to when I was a kid, and I've always loved it. Plus I think it makes the pronunciation more apparent for someone unfamiliar with Arthurian names.
I think it's usable. It's one of the more recognized Arthurian names and it's not too hard to spell or pronounce. I've never had great luck with Ygraine combos, but here are a few:
Ygraine Alice
Ygraine Fiona
Ygraine Fionúir
Ygraine Linnet
Ygraine Matilda
Ygraine Nolwenn
Ygraine Rowena
Ygraine Lavender
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Ooh, Ygraine Fiona is absolutely lovely!
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It's giving me an aura just looking at it!
I have seen Eigra used, though, which is a variant on the original Welsh version Eigr, and which would be pronounced 'AY-gra' in my part of Wales; quite nice and unusual, and maybe a bit less headachey. :)
I have seen Eigra used, though, which is a variant on the original Welsh version Eigr, and which would be pronounced 'AY-gra' in my part of Wales; quite nice and unusual, and maybe a bit less headachey. :)
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How is it pronounced?
My first thought was "ingrate" as in an ungrateful person, so that's not a great association!
My first thought was "ingrate" as in an ungrateful person, so that's not a great association!
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It's pronounced "ih-GRAIN." The "ih" is a short I, like in "inside."
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All I see is "migraine" missing the "m"... sorry.
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I've always thought the name Igraine was lovely when I read the Arthurian legends. I also love Morgana, but hestitated to name my child after an evil sorceress.
I think it's usable today. It would be great as a mn if a person wasn't brave enough to put it first!
Combos that might work:
Miriam Igraine
Igraine Eloise
Igraine Camille
Cassandra Igraine
Igraine Lisette
I think it's usable today. It would be great as a mn if a person wasn't brave enough to put it first!
Combos that might work:
Miriam Igraine
Igraine Eloise
Igraine Camille
Cassandra Igraine
Igraine Lisette
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I like Igraine, but I was torn about it because I don't like it's basically "migraine" minus the 'm'. I generally love Arthurian names though.
My like of this name is the reason I fell in love with the name Yvaine while reading Stardust. It has a very similar sound to Igraine, but the 'v' makes all the difference imo Even though I'm aware it now has 'vain' rather than 'migraine' lol I think it's also because I love the character of Yvaine more, and Stardust is one of my favorite books.
My like of this name is the reason I fell in love with the name Yvaine while reading Stardust. It has a very similar sound to Igraine, but the 'v' makes all the difference imo Even though I'm aware it now has 'vain' rather than 'migraine' lol I think it's also because I love the character of Yvaine more, and Stardust is one of my favorite books.
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Igraine and Yvaine
Oh, Yvaine is one of my favourite constructed names. I like Igraine but I think I prefer Yvaine for the reasons you mentioned.
Oh, Yvaine is one of my favourite constructed names. I like Igraine but I think I prefer Yvaine for the reasons you mentioned.
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Yes, but "vain" is worse than "migraine" IMO.
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I think Igraine is lovely. While it certainly would be unusual, it's not hard to pronounce and shows like Camelot or books like The Mists of Avalon have introduced people to names of this type. I sort of put Igraine in a group with names like Isolde, Grainne, Morgana, and even Ghislaine, not just because of their similar looks/spelling, but because of their history.
Igraine Marie is the only combo I can think of right now.
Igraine Marie is the only combo I can think of right now.
This message was edited 6/5/2011, 6:02 PM
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How about Igrayne?
It's odd that the standard spelling BtN has of this name is Igraine, because the first time I saw the name (in relation to Arthurian legend) it was spelled Igrayne. Frankly, I like Igrayne better, as it looks less like "migraine."
Unfortunately, I don't have any combo ideas right now, but I think a more common middle name would balance it out. Igrayne Elisabeth, perhaps?
It's odd that the standard spelling BtN has of this name is Igraine, because the first time I saw the name (in relation to Arthurian legend) it was spelled Igrayne. Frankly, I like Igrayne better, as it looks less like "migraine."
Unfortunately, I don't have any combo ideas right now, but I think a more common middle name would balance it out. Igrayne Elisabeth, perhaps?
This message was edited 6/5/2011, 7:29 PM
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It's okay, but unfortunately it looks similar to the word "migraine".
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