Étaín

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I love this name, but I think I prefer the more modern version of Éadaoin because I like the pronunciation a bit better.The meaning isn't so bad when you put it into context and read the story of Étaín in Irish Mythology. It makes perfect sense and her story is actually nice with a happy ending.
― Anonymous User  3/2/2022
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The meaning is Godawful, but the name itself is tinkly-sounding and very pretty.
― noisynora  1/7/2021
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In English, "eighteen" may not be a great sound, but the real problem with this name for me is the meaning. I would definitely have some moral tribulations when considering naming a little girl "jealousy". No offense to the Etains out there.
― Anonymous User  3/19/2009
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I find myself wishing that this name was pronounced EE-TAIN, because I think that sounds so pretty. But I shrink from naming a child something that is pronounced "incorrectly" even if it DOES sound prettier the other way.
― aglaranna  6/20/2006
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Why would anyone have a name that sounds like a number?
― Anonymous User  1/7/2006
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I guess we can pronounce this like "ee-teen"; but the important thing is that in many countries we haven't "eighteen" - 18, so Étaín is a pretty name!
― prisavril  4/29/2006
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