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in reply to a message by Elaine
Yeah, if I ever wanted to use Gwenhwyfar, I'd go with the anglicised Guinevere (unless, of course, some awesome chance presented itself that would allow me to move to Wales, then I would totally use Gwenhwyfar).
Gwenhwyfar is so romantic-looking and its meaning is relatively mysterious... but also unpronounceable by 98% of the population here in the States. :( I could never use Gwenhwyfar for the same reason I could never use another Welsh favourite, Myfanwy. *sniff*
Gwenhwyfar is so romantic-looking and its meaning is relatively mysterious... but also unpronounceable by 98% of the population here in the States. :( I could never use Gwenhwyfar for the same reason I could never use another Welsh favourite, Myfanwy. *sniff*
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Depending on where you live in Wales, Gwenhwyfer might still be unpronounceable to a large percentage of the population. It always makes me laugh how some parts of Wales are so fiercely protective of their language, and almost everyone can speak Welsh, but in other parts of the country, no-one at all speaks Welsh, and it's considered a bit quaint, and sort of old-fashioned, if you do!
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I hate that no one here can pronounce anything. It's ridiculous. For that reason there are names that I wouldn't use either just because I think the kid would get tired of having to explain the pronunciation and spelling to everyone.
I used to love Myfanwy. I would always name characters that. I would never use it, but I still think it's very pretty.
I used to love Myfanwy. I would always name characters that. I would never use it, but I still think it's very pretty.
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