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Pie, I think I'm totally "boring". At least when it comes to English names: I like Helen, William, Katherine and Mary. And - to my surprise - I find myself warming up to Arthur.
Other than that I think I'm a bit in love with Gwenno. Adleis is intriguing. I'm not much of an Adelaide girl, Adleis on the other hand...
I also like Hywel. So, how much of a "grandpa name" is it? ;)
(I don't know why, but for some reason I always seem to be drawn to grandpa and grandma names. No matter the language, no matter if I have known the name before or not...)
I've been a fan of Sian for quite some time now. And I have a question about her: I've seen it spelt both Sian and Siân. Is there a difference in pronunciation? (I'd assume as much, but what exactly is it? ;) )
Is Mei short for something?
Speaking of which, there seem to be quite a few short forms in these BAs. Are they catching on in... um... Welsh-speaking Wales as well?
Myfyr looks interesting. What does it mean, do you happen to know?
Rion and Roan in the same sibset? I'd mix them up all the time ;)
Oh my, sorry for all the questions!
Other than that I think I'm a bit in love with Gwenno. Adleis is intriguing. I'm not much of an Adelaide girl, Adleis on the other hand...
I also like Hywel. So, how much of a "grandpa name" is it? ;)
(I don't know why, but for some reason I always seem to be drawn to grandpa and grandma names. No matter the language, no matter if I have known the name before or not...)
I've been a fan of Sian for quite some time now. And I have a question about her: I've seen it spelt both Sian and Siân. Is there a difference in pronunciation? (I'd assume as much, but what exactly is it? ;) )
Is Mei short for something?
Speaking of which, there seem to be quite a few short forms in these BAs. Are they catching on in... um... Welsh-speaking Wales as well?
Myfyr looks interesting. What does it mean, do you happen to know?
Rion and Roan in the same sibset? I'd mix them up all the time ;)
Oh my, sorry for all the questions!
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Always feel free to ask!
Adleis intrigues me too. It's really rare, and it's so close to the word adlais 'echo' that I thought it was a typo at first. I've seen it a few times now and I'm still unsure if it's related to adlais or a Welshification of Adelais / Adelaide.
Hywel is totally a grandpa name - I've never met or heard of a young one, although apparently there were 10 babies given the name last year. I'd use it though. :)
Siân is technically correct - the to bach ('little roof') lengthens the vowel & makes it shaaaaaan and not shan to rhyme with can. Lots of Siâns don't write it, though.
Mei is usually short for Meilyr or Meirion. I'm not a fan of the short-form as full name trend, the fancy long names are great imo
Myfyr = 'meditation' - it's pronounced MUH veer
I eyerolled a bit at the last set too. Never seen Rion before - maybe it's another short form for Meirion or Eirion
Adleis intrigues me too. It's really rare, and it's so close to the word adlais 'echo' that I thought it was a typo at first. I've seen it a few times now and I'm still unsure if it's related to adlais or a Welshification of Adelais / Adelaide.
Hywel is totally a grandpa name - I've never met or heard of a young one, although apparently there were 10 babies given the name last year. I'd use it though. :)
Siân is technically correct - the to bach ('little roof') lengthens the vowel & makes it shaaaaaan and not shan to rhyme with can. Lots of Siâns don't write it, though.
Mei is usually short for Meilyr or Meirion. I'm not a fan of the short-form as full name trend, the fancy long names are great imo
Myfyr = 'meditation' - it's pronounced MUH veer
I eyerolled a bit at the last set too. Never seen Rion before - maybe it's another short form for Meirion or Eirion
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