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HelpCharacter name: Irish forms of Katherine
I'm trying to decide on a name for a character in a story I'm writing, and could use some input.
She's named for a beloved family member, Kate, who died shortly before she was born. There's also Irish ancestry. Basically, I'm looking for the right Irish, or Anglicized Irish, form of Katherine. On top of that, it shouldn't sound too much like Kate, so no Caitlin etc; and it should be easy to spell and pronounce for the average (non name geek) English speaker. Middle name will be Sage.
For anyone who wants a character sketch to help them decide: Pale skin with lots of freckles, strawberry blonde hair, bright blue eyes. She's moody, intense, stubborn, temperamental. Throws herself into everything 110% - until she gets bored, and finds another obsession. Tends to react without thinking first. An only daughter, and Daddy's girl. (He calls her Kitten.) Has three younger brothers, who she likes to complain about and call pests, but would defend wholeheartedly against any outsiders.
Catriona Sage (nn Cat)
Katrina Sage (nn Kat)
Kathleen Sage (nn Kathy)
Did I miss any? Which do you prefer (and why)?
She's named for a beloved family member, Kate, who died shortly before she was born. There's also Irish ancestry. Basically, I'm looking for the right Irish, or Anglicized Irish, form of Katherine. On top of that, it shouldn't sound too much like Kate, so no Caitlin etc; and it should be easy to spell and pronounce for the average (non name geek) English speaker. Middle name will be Sage.
For anyone who wants a character sketch to help them decide: Pale skin with lots of freckles, strawberry blonde hair, bright blue eyes. She's moody, intense, stubborn, temperamental. Throws herself into everything 110% - until she gets bored, and finds another obsession. Tends to react without thinking first. An only daughter, and Daddy's girl. (He calls her Kitten.) Has three younger brothers, who she likes to complain about and call pests, but would defend wholeheartedly against any outsiders.
Catriona Sage (nn Cat)
Katrina Sage (nn Kat)
Kathleen Sage (nn Kathy)
Did I miss any? Which do you prefer (and why)?
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Catraoine (kah-trah-oh-EEN)
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Catriona Sage.
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Catriona Sage. Both names are gorgeous, not at all hard to remember or spell, and like delphine said, Catriona has a "fiery" energy.
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Caitríona Sage.
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Totally agree
This is the Irish spelling. As I understand it, Catriona is used more in Scotland. I love the nn Cat.
This is the Irish spelling. As I understand it, Catriona is used more in Scotland. I love the nn Cat.
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I did think about Caitriona, but there's the spelling issue. I have these characters practically talking to me in my head, with very firm opinions, and the dad insists that it must be a name that's easy to spell and pronounce. (He makes fun of Irish spellings.) And it's probably too painfully similar in sound to the recently deceased Kate. They wanted to honor her, but also give the baby a name that's her own.
I guess I'll think about it some more. ;)
I guess I'll think about it some more. ;)
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