Message: "Re: Nolwenn" - Behind the Name

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Re: Nolwenn

by kudriashkajo (jodirae)

3/15/2013, 12:28 PM

Just to be super-clear, it's pronounced NOHL-win, right?

Hm.... I might go super girly, since Nolwenn doesn't sound very feminine to me.
Nolwenn Alessandra
Nolwenn Amadea
Nolwenn Elisabetta
Nolwenn Christianne
Nolwenn Gabriella
and the like

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- Bear +4

3/15/2013, 12:33 PM

I've always assumed it was pronounced that way. But I admit I've never heard it spoken. Let's just do it your way until someone correct us, OK? :-)

I'm loving Nolwenn Gabrielle, because Nolwenn reminds me of Noël. And Nolwenn Amadea / Amedea is enchanting!

Thanks. :-D

- Caprice +1

3/15/2013, 2:00 PM

I think it's more nol-WEN, but I don't speak Breton, so I really don't know.

- Bear

3/15/2013, 2:24 PM

Check out Frollein Gladys' response below. It gives the Breton pronunciation. I suppose in French the stress would be more on the second syllable, as you say. Thanks for reminding me. :-)

- Frollein Gladys +1

3/15/2013, 12:52 PM

I've found this example of the Breton pronunciation: http://de.forvo.com/search/nolwenn/br/

And this one for the French pronunciation:
http://de.forvo.com/search/nolwenn/fr/

... and I can't vouch for neither of them ;)

Other than that I just got a French name book, and now I really feel like toying with Nolwenn combos ;)

- Bear

3/15/2013, 2:23 PM

Very helpful, especially since it confirms my hopes. Thanks!

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