Welsh pronounciation

Arnabas · 11-15-2002, 09:36 AM

As some of you know, we're having a baby and I have been looking for a name. We've had a girl's name for some time, but want to be prepared if it's a boy (should find out at the next ultrasound on Nov. 25). I wanted something of Celtic origin. I am a mix of Welsh/ Irish/ Scottish. I have found some names that I like, but want to know the proper pronounciation. I know there are some people here from the appropriate areas, so I'd like to ask you how these names are pronounced:
Gweirydd (I am thinking "Gerrid")
Gwynllyw
Caerwyn (I assume "Care win")
Ieuan ("Ewan"?)
Caledvwlch
Cymry ("Kim ree"?)
If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Mouse · 11-15-2002, 10:05 AM

All you need (and more) is here

Arnabas · 11-15-2002, 10:11 AM

Cool. Thanks, Mouse. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Still having a bit of trouble figuring out how to pronounce multiple vowels in a row. Not sure if they are pronounced individually, or if they make a single sound. Well, I'll try to figure it out.
Thanks again

Mouse · 11-15-2002, 10:44 AM

I'm on a roll here. Check this out as well.

Does the phrase "spoilt for choice" come to mind

Epona · 11-15-2002, 11:00 AM

OMG, a Welsh name? I tried to learn Welsh when I was a bit younger, you know it is completely unpronounceable unless you are a native speaker?

dd is pronounced like a hard th (like the beginning of 'than')
w is pronounced ew (as in 'sewer')
ll has no corresponding sound in English whatsoever, it's a sort of gutteral noise as if you were about to hawk up a load of phlegm.

I would steer clear of unusual Welsh names unless you want your child to go through utter hell and curse you for the rest of your days. I have an unusual surname and get utterly sick of having to spell it for everyone.

One I like which is easy enough is 'Dai' - the Welsh form of David, and pronounced like 'dye'.

Neb · 11-15-2002, 11:03 AM

Personally I like Caerwyn and Gweirydd. Those two can't be too difficult to pronounce, or even if they are, just keep english pronounciation, because then they still sound cool and look nice as well.

Arnabas · 11-15-2002, 12:44 PM

Mouse, you're my hero!

Neb, I like those 2 as well. I am guessing that Gweirydd is pronounced something like "Gerrid", which is not bad. I also like Ieuan.
I included Caledvwlch because it is (supposedly) the original name of Excalibur, which is enough to merit inclusion. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Cymry means "from wolves", so that is cool, too, since I love wolves.
Hmmm.... Decisions, decisions...

Neb · 11-15-2002, 12:47 PM

Oooooh, just for that meaning Cymry gets a vote from me as well

Why don't you start up a poll with your favourite names as options and let the good people of IW guide you? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-15-2002, 09:36 AM	#1
Arnabas Baaz Draconian Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Age: 53 Posts: 721	As some of you know, we're having a baby and I have been looking for a name. We've had a girl's name for some time, but want to be prepared if it's a boy (should find out at the next ultrasound on Nov. 25). I wanted something of Celtic origin. I am a mix of Welsh/ Irish/ Scottish. I have found some names that I like, but want to know the proper pronounciation. I know there are some people here from the appropriate areas, so I'd like to ask you how these names are pronounced: Gweirydd (I am thinking "Gerrid") Gwynllyw Caerwyn (I assume "Care win") Ieuan ("Ewan"?) Caledvwlch Cymry ("Kim ree"?) If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Est Sularis oth Mithas

11-15-2002, 10:05 AM	#2
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	All you need (and more) is here __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

11-15-2002, 10:11 AM	#3
Arnabas Baaz Draconian Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Age: 53 Posts: 721	Cool. Thanks, Mouse. [img]smile.gif[/img] Still having a bit of trouble figuring out how to pronounce multiple vowels in a row. Not sure if they are pronounced individually, or if they make a single sound. Well, I'll try to figure it out. Thanks again __________________ Est Sularis oth Mithas

11-15-2002, 10:44 AM	#4
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	I'm on a roll here. Check this out as well. Does the phrase "spoilt for choice" come to mind __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

11-15-2002, 11:00 AM	#5
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	OMG, a Welsh name? I tried to learn Welsh when I was a bit younger, you know it is completely unpronounceable unless you are a native speaker? dd is pronounced like a hard th (like the beginning of 'than') w is pronounced ew (as in 'sewer') ll has no corresponding sound in English whatsoever, it's a sort of gutteral noise as if you were about to hawk up a load of phlegm. I would steer clear of unusual Welsh names unless you want your child to go through utter hell and curse you for the rest of your days. I have an unusual surname and get utterly sick of having to spell it for everyone. One I like which is easy enough is 'Dai' - the Welsh form of David, and pronounced like 'dye'. __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-15-2002, 11:03 AM	#6
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	Personally I like Caerwyn and Gweirydd. Those two can't be too difficult to pronounce, or even if they are, just keep english pronounciation, because then they still sound cool and look nice as well.

11-15-2002, 12:44 PM	#7
Arnabas Baaz Draconian Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Age: 53 Posts: 721	Mouse, you're my hero! Neb, I like those 2 as well. I am guessing that Gweirydd is pronounced something like "Gerrid", which is not bad. I also like Ieuan. I included Caledvwlch because it is (supposedly) the original name of Excalibur, which is enough to merit inclusion. [img]smile.gif[/img] Cymry means "from wolves", so that is cool, too, since I love wolves. Hmmm.... Decisions, decisions... __________________ Est Sularis oth Mithas

11-15-2002, 12:47 PM	#8
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	Oooooh, just for that meaning Cymry gets a vote from me as well Why don't you start up a poll with your favourite names as options and let the good people of IW guide you? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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