While it is an interesting name and pretty in the original pronunciation, someone pointed out to me that English speakers might read it as "anal". Unfortunate, but something to consider if you're thinking of naming a child Aino.
― Anonymous User 11/22/2015
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Don't know how you get Anal out of Aino.
― Anonymous User 12/3/2015
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Aino is on all accounts a beautiful name. Its meaning and sound are lovely, it's classic yet fresh, suitable for any age and it's very Finnish. In addition, the 'o' ending is a bit unusual in girls' names which I like. Joukahainen's sister could be a negative factor for some but the Kalevala connection is still Romantic, in the nationalistic way, and I've never had issues with the story anyway. Aino was my grandmother's name, so I'm (most likely) biased, but it actually pleases me that this name has been popular rather than childishly sulking about my favourites being "too used".
I really love this name and I am sad that I can't use it myself. My husband is Mexican and it sounds bad in spanish, very close to the word for "anus". I think this name is modern, unique, and sooo cute. I love that its an old classic name in Finland, but completely undiscovered by Americans.