Message: "Enya" - Behind the Name

Enya

by Orsino (bananarama)

2/7/2011, 9:02 AM

I'm normally not a fan of Irish names, but Enya is one of my favorites. I think it sounds pretty, and I also love the singer Enya's music. What do you think of Enya?

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- Speranza

2/8/2011, 9:44 AM

It's OK, I like the sound but cringe a tiny bit at the Anglicized spelling. I prefer Eithne to be prn Eth-na (it is the most common pronunciation also) so I'd never use that spelling for Enya. I did know girl in college who spelled her name Aine but said it Enya which I liked - again confusing.

Enya's music is OK, I find it a bit twee.

- Dracotorix

2/7/2011, 3:34 PM

I like it! I'd consider the singer to be a cool association.

- number1212

2/7/2011, 2:30 PM

I associate it too much with the singer to be used as a real name.

- Marie (Tawnee)

2/7/2011, 12:46 PM

I like it. It's not a favorite of mine though. I can't help but think of the singer when I see it or hear it though.

- coldplayer9

2/7/2011, 11:59 AM

I love Irish names, haha.

But I have to admit, I would prefer Anya to Enya.

- Opalescence (JHK) +1

2/7/2011, 10:26 AM

I like it but I think most people will think of the singer immediately (which is not necessarily a bad thing).

- Valkyrie (ICEyun)

2/7/2011, 1:29 PM

I was pretty much going to say the same thing. On a side note, I really like Enya's music, but I would probably go with the form Eithne if I ever used it.

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