A child’s name is a big part of who they are, and getting it right really does matter. Prashant Patel, naming expert from the personalised gifting website Personalised Bee, has revealed the 10 names teachers find hardest to pronounce. Research shows that repeated mispronunciation of a child’s name can have a lasting negative impact, affecting […]

2 days ago

It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, other English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see English minds implode with confusion. Even the likes of Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New […]

2 months ago

“She insists that it’s a common name, but it is not.” A girl has taken to Reddit to share her relative’s unusual choice of name for her new baby. The 15-year-old poster explained that her family was of Irish and Armenian descent, and that she suggested some Irish names to her aunt. “I think Caoimhe, […]

3 months ago

Irish names are proving to be pretty popular with new mams and dads Trying to choose a name for your little one is never easy because there are just way too many options out there. However, Irish names will always hold a special place in our hearts. The beautiful thing about picking an Irish name […]

5 months ago

She had no idea she was mispronouncing her daughter’s Irish name Irish names may be tricky to pronounce, but they’re some of the most beautiful names out there. They’re also growing in popularity around the world, especially in America. However, some may struggle to pronounce them even if they love the idea of giving their […]

7 months ago

“She insists that it’s a common name, but it is not.” A girl has taken to Reddit to share her relative’s unusual choice of name for her new baby. The 15-year-old poster explained that her family was of Irish and Armenian descent, and that she suggested some Irish names to her aunt. “I think Caoimhe, […]

8 months ago