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I really like this name...alot. I like the sound and the meaning, which is "Poet" (and I personally think it goes okay with Liam, my DS name).
I have considered other spellings. Mainly Teige and Tighe. Would either of these spellings work better or would it still be mispronounced?
I am not as fond of Teague (too close to Teagan)
I have a nice list of names for boys (which I have posted). However, I am having a hard time ignoring this one. I know spelling and pronunciation would be difficult, but the name itself has risen a bit this year, which could help.
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Re: Tadhg
ummm.....
ETA: I get it now, I thought you were saying the name sounded like poet and I was so confused on how you came up with that pronounciation! I like the name just not the spelling.
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As nice as it might sound, I think you would be setting your kid up for a lifetime of difficulty with it.
I've seen this name posted here before and I'm still confused about the pronunciation.
You can find the pronunciation here:
https://www.babynamesofireland.com/irish-boy-names/irish-boy-names-o-z
If my brother's name was Liam and I was saddled with Tadhg, I'd be pissed at my parents. The meaning is lovely, but its not very pronounceable in the US, and frankly when I hear a horrible name or see a horrible spelling of a name my mind doesn't jump to "Oh, but I bet it has a wonderful meaning", I think "What an awful name, that's too bad"
Would you consider using it as a middle name instead? If you like Gaelic names how about Seamus? Seamus Tadhg gets a thumbs up from me.
MN would be family names.
It's quite easy to pronounce. The difficulty is within how different letters create different sounds in other languages. Once one hears the name it's not that difficult to pronounce. It's similar to why some people don't choose certain names based on regional accent. I don't feel that difficulty in pronunciation is the end of the world. I see plenty of new and legitimate names all the time. If I don't know the pronunciation I simply ask. I don't side eye it at all.
Seamus just isn't my style. It does have a similar issue when it comes to pronunciation though. It's just more popular and therefore people know (for the most part) how to pronounce it.
I think the Teige spelling might help with pronunciation, but Teague is much clearer. If you are considering altering the spelling in order to accommodate American pronunciation difficulties, I'd go for Teague. Yes, it is close to Teagan, but the name Tadhg (in all its spellings) is inherently close to Teagan, so if that bothers you, you might need to give up on it.
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How odd. I have a friend named Deirdre. She very rarely complained of spelling errors. If it's any consolation people spell mine wrong alot...and it was all over the news at one point! Also I think Deirdre is a lovely name.
Teague has an ee sound. Tadhg has an i sound.
Teague just reminds me of teak which reminds me of wood... I don't like the spelling.
It's an international world with communications happening nearly instantaneously. Things are only going to get exponentially faster, and people are only going to see more and more of this name. I say spell it traditionally and work it out.
The people that you need to know his name will be in your life for years, and you're not going to have to explain the spelling or pronunciation more than a handful of times to each of them before they get it.
As for the strangers, who cares how many times you have to explain it? Does THAT really need to be the deciding factor when you really love a name? I don't think so.
Go with Tadhg.
I think it is probably the best spelling. I wish people were more inclined too open up to pronunciations from other languages. I really like the Tadhg spelling as it is the original.
I have a similar issue with Bram, which is high on our list. Many people want to pronounce it Bram/Sam, but the proper Irish pronunciation is Brahm.
Thanks for the feedback!
Meaning that once someone hears the name it isn't difficult to pronounce. The letters in this name are pronounced differently in English.
I am responding with my thoughts to what people say. I'm not arguing at all...simply discussing with others, which would be difficult to do if I didn't respond. If that bothers you I apologize but it's a discussion not arguing...I wouldnt even call it a heated debate.
My dad has a good friend who lives in Cork. His name is Tadgh, and he always pronounced it Ty- no gue at the end. Whenever he called, he would always spell out his name for the message. I think that's just how he pronounced it, if not, it would be like saying "my name is Rob. R O B E R T."
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Oh okay, sorry I didn't see your edit earlier and wasn't sure how to respond.
Thanks for the feedback!
Hmmm...that is interesting. I've never heard it pronounced Ty before. I wonder if it's a regional pronunciation.
Haha. This is exactly what I was thinking when reading this post.
OP, you obviously like the name dispite what the responses tell you about spelling and pronunciation. If you like it, and are confident in the name, go with it, just be prepared to correct people often. NBD.
Not trying to argue but this!
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Not trying to argue but this!
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This is a forum for the discussion of names. Which is what I'm doing. If you don't like the discussion then you don't have to participate. I don't mean to sound rude, but isn't that what the board is for?
I asked for opinions on more than just whether or not someone liked the name. I am also looking for opinions in spelling (which people have given). I don't understand why me responding to people on a discussion board is wrong. That's just silly. Some people don't like it and that's okay. No big deal, but I also see people who do like it and have suggestions. That's just all part of a discussion. I guess if someone doesn't want me to respond then they shouldn't post. I have not been negative or rude in any way. I have responded because some people asked questions or I had a thought about the feedback or I thanked someone for taking the time to type out a response.
I have asked for opinions on spellings for the names I like and quite frankly no one really liked them but I'm ok with that. It will be my child and I will name him or her what I want, I just for opinions for fun and to see if people have valid reasons for not liking them that I hadn't thought about. I don't get defensive or defend my choice. I just say thanks and move along!
BTW, I automatically read Tag spelled horribly wrong when I read Tadhg.
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I feel the same way most of the time. I do like the traditional spelling and really don't like changing names up just to "go with the flow" so to speak. I think the name will become more common over the next few years (hopefully with the proper spelling). If that happens then maybe people will open up to it more as it will be more common and therefore more easily understood as far as spelling/pronunciation goes.
In the interim I think if most people have a question about the spelling or pronunciation they will ask.
Thanks for the feedback!
I really like Tadhg. I am familiar with it and think it goes really nicely with Liam. Liam is more trendy, whereas I think Tadhg has the authentically Gaelic appeal. My maiden name is Teague so that one is just strange to me as a first name (though I do have a niece named Teagan, which is a more familiar fn).
Good luck.
I responded to that question above. That was taken from two different post. I may not have said it right the first time but I did explain what I meant.
That's okay. I just discuss things in a different way.
I'm with you on this one. I like it! I actually knew someone with the name and it was spelled Tighe. (Like tiger without the "er".) He was sexy and mysterious and in a bad, lol!
It is harder to pronounce. That is one of our bigger considerations. It has moved up and is being used a bit though. I hope we see it a bit more in the future
Thanks for the feedback!
So op doesn't want to discuss this anymore but I have to add that I don't get this Irish naming thing at all. So it's a great name wrapped up in a riddle only to be unlocked by a lifetime of annoying questions.
I would pronounce this tad-hag. That is awful. People are not going to know what it is, and I really don't see it becoming so super popular in the coming years that the child won't have to explain it.
If anyone else is considering this name, please go with one of the other spellings please!
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Irish names are my favorite, but this spelling would be very difficult for your son. I would seriously consider a different spelling.
Other than that, it's a nice name that matches Liam.
I was simply saying there's no reason to get defensive about it. Not everyone will like what you like or agree with what you say.
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This.
I think that's where the confusion is. Discussing something is a bit different than being defensive. A response (even if it doesn't agree) does not imply defensiveness or argument...just discussion. If I had responded in a rude way I could see how people would respond back in this way but I didn't.
But that's okay. All that aside I do appreciate the responses.
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I like the name and the original spelling but don't know if I could go with it. I think Tighe will put you at a good pronunciation but I only found Teige as an alternate spelling.
ETA: I love the name Caoimhe so I feel your pain.
I'm glad to see people still want to discuss the name. There are a few variations of the name that I was able to find on Behind the Name. https://www.behindthename.com/name/tadhg
Caoimhe is a lovely name.
So first you ask for an opinion, people tell you it's not easy to pronounce and you are argue that it is, then basically throw a tantrum and decide you don't want to talk about it anymore when people aren't responding in the way you prefer.
But then you come back because people are finally discussing things in a manner you see fit.
I think you need to look at this entire thread as a glimpse into your future if you spell your kid's name this way. How annoyed are you going to be when no one can pronounce or spell you kid's name correctly?