Ceilidh??

Hooper88

Does anyone know how to pronounce this name???  I for one have no clue...

Helenahhandbasket

I think this is said the same as Kaylee.

twobluelines

It is very common in the maritimes of Canada.  it's pronounced Kay-Lee

Jesslauren310

not a clue.

Dr.Loretta

Kaylee. It's Irish/Gaelic. it more or less means party

 

twobluelines

Dr.Loretta:

Kaylee. It's Irish/Gaelic. it more or less means party

 

 

I would say more celebration than party.

zg49

Huh. Kaylee? Never would have thought that. 

lady dixneuf

Joy2611:

To everyone who is confused: this is a Gaelic name and Gaelic has different pronunciation rules.  Think about the names Sean and Seamus - they aren't pronounced like they are spelled either, but most people are familiar with them.  Ceilidh is just less well known.

this

also this song

Funky Ceili!

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap7UBUUNC9k

Hooper88

Thanks ladies! I know I could have googled, but this was my choice of search engine What better to ask a question about a name than a message board devoted to them.

I never ever in a million years would have gotten kaylee...in my head I kept saying Seal-eed.  WAY OFF! 

queenbone

Helenahhandbasket:

I think this is said the same as Kaylee.

This, but it is a type of social dancing, similar to American square dancing with a caller, live music, etc. I love to ceilidh, but it seems an odd name choice. Like naming your kid Foxtrot.

jallascalla

lady dixneuf:

Joy2611:

To everyone who is confused: this is a Gaelic name and Gaelic has different pronunciation rules.  Think about the names Sean and Seamus - they aren't pronounced like they are spelled either, but most people are familiar with them.  Ceilidh is just less well known.

this

also this song

Funky Ceili!

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap7UBUUNC9k

 

Oh you just made my day with this Funky Ceili reference!