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1. I marginally prefer Keavy, which is sad since there isn't really an Irish spelling equivalent for that. Caoimhe is really really great though, I especially love the spelling.
2. I don't think it needs an Irish mn, but some would work.
3. Caoimhe Tamsin
Caoimhe Bethany
Caoimhe Josephine
Caoimhe Emmeline
Caoimhe Sinead

1. Like 90% of Celtic names with totally unpredictable spelling-pronounciation, this does nothing for me.
2. I think it would be a bit themey.
3. Caoimhe Louise
Caoimhe Sylvia
Caoimhe Helen

I love the sound of it but think the spelling would cause a lot of problems. If I ever write it down I have to look it up every time. I once met a woman called Keava. She chose the name herself as she had changed her name from her birth name due to wanting to move on from her past. I think that spelling makes more sense outside of Ireland. I've also seen Keavy used (by Irish people).

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An Irish middle name would be nice but it called also seem a bit ott if you're not careful.

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Irish combos I like are:

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Caoimhe Roisin
Caoimhe Sinead
Caoimhe Aisling
Caoimhe Enya

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You could also consider:
Caoimhe Brianna
Caoimhe Fiona
Caoimhe Skye
Caoimhe Frances
Caoimhe Rose

This message was edited 2/18/2008, 12:52 PM

I like Caoimhe as well, especially its pronounciation. The only trouble, like many Irish Gaelic names is its spelling is so different from how you say it!! I can just imagine everyone asking, `how do you spell that?` at school etc.

From Irish names I prefer Deirdre Saoirse and sometimes Bridget but Caoimhe is ok

1. I also love it.

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2. Depends where you live. If you live outside Ireland, I would avoid it. Caoimhe will be enough of a feat on its own.

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Caoimhe Beatrice
Caoimhe Delphine
Caoimhe Josephine
Caoimhe Larissa
Caoimhe Liat
Caoimhe Madeline
Caoimhe Margaret
Caoimhe Mireille
Caoimhe Noemi
Caoimhe Scarlett

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If you want an Irish middle name, I also like Caoimhe Roisin.