Malachy

kelclay724 · April 2010

Thoughts?

This would be pronounced as the Irish pronounce it for the saint, not the Biblical character. So Mal-a-key instead of Mal-a-chi (hope that makes sense)

MrsBraun · April 2010

That looks pretty awful, sorry. If you're going to use that name I would stick with the correct spelling of Malachi.

Sorry - didn't read the different pronunciation...it's still NMS and I think you'll get a lot of confusion with that one. JMO.

Helix07 · April 2010

Reminds me of malarky. Stick to the original spelling.

krissyh21 · April 2010

I would stick with the traditional spelling of Malachi - IMO it looks weird with the Y.

According to irishbabynames.com that would be the traditional Irish spelling. Malachy is the English spelling.

"A name with two sources, St. Malachi (1095-1148 AD) was the Bishop of Armagh who adopted the name from the Hebrew prophet "Malachi" whose name means "my angel" or "messenger of God." It is also linked to the High King Maoilseachlainn "devotee of St. Sechnall" one of Saint Patrick's first companions."

kelclay724 · April 2010

It's not a made up spelling. There is an actual St. Malachy (who I really like, hence why I like this name). Look here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Malachy

I'm not a big fan of the Biblical Malachi though.

jenna0627 · April 2010

Helix07:
Reminds me of malarky. Stick to the original spelling.

That is the first thought I had as well.

crystal959 · April 2010

Malachi will always remind me of that creepy ginger from Children of the Corn. Always. *shudder*

cozylittlecave · April 2010

I'm all for very uncommon names, but I'm not a fan of things that are hard to pronounce or 'figure out.' I had a tough time with this one (and my current front runner is Philippa) and was kinda thrown for a loop with the spelling.

That said- some would find Philippa a mouthful, but I love it (and Pippa) enough, that I'm still in love with it. Be prepared for a lot of mispronunciation though!

sunnyday016 · April 2010

Looks like Mal+Achey...as in "I have a very bad ache"...

cozylittlecave · April 2010

another thought (as I keep having a hard time trying to pronounce it every time I see it)... if I had to say it out loud. I'd say mal-AH-key ...which, as others have said, is reminiscent of 'malarkey'

CrazyToast · April 2010

Helix07:
Reminds me of malarky. Stick to the original spelling.

This is exactly what I thought.

Sweets2005 · April 2010

I agree it looks weird.

piper09 · April 2010

cadegani:
Malachi will always remind me of that creepy ginger from Children of the Corn. Always. *shudder*

Me too. It's a horrible association for me.

juangela · April 2010

My grandmother belongs to St. Malachy's church in South Florida, so I'm familiar with the name. She pronounces it Muh-lackey.

I've never heard of anyone named this, but if the saint is a favorite of yours I say go for it. My brother is named after Saint Anthony (although a little more common that Malachy). I would be prepared to correct people since they will likely think it is Malachi.

Allie30 · April 2010

That spelling would have me pronouncing it "Mah-LACK-ee," and I actually know a Malachi. (pronounced with the long "i" at the end).

juniper19 · April 2010

My good friend named her ds this. It took me a while to get used to, but after a year I feel OK about it. I can't say I really like it. We also know a Malachi, which I prefer, but I have a bias for biblical names.

So Long Astoria · April 2010

Malachy is a saint (pronounced Mal-uh-key)

Malachy McCourt is a well-known author.

It's a real name, a real pronouciation, and a real correct way of spelling.

Just because people are not familiar with it doesn't mean it's wrong.

slk7e78 · April 2010

cadegani:
Malachi will always remind me of that creepy ginger from Children of the Corn. Always. *shudder*

OMG THIS!!!

BelleBaby · April 2010

My first thought was that you were trying to be creative with the spelling of Malachi.

barnwife · April 2010

I have heard both Malachi and Malachy before. There was a church near where I grew up called St. Malachy (pronounced Mal-a-key, as you pointed out). So Malachy is definitely a valid name.

However, I think there will be a lot of confusion. People not from the area constantly mispronounced the church as Malachi.

FWIW, I prefer Malachi over Malachy. However, neither one is made-up nor being mispronounced (at least by you). And you haven't tried to spell either uneekly. So go with what you love!

oliviasmom08 · April 2010

cadegani:
Malachi will always remind me of that creepy ginger from Children of the Corn. Always. *shudder*

This. Very much this.

AggieDee · April 2010

Helix07:
Reminds me of malarky. Stick to the original spelling.

That was my first thought too.

kcl22 · April 2010

I LOVE this name. Can't use it because the city I grew up in has a bar named Malachy's

I hope you use it.

kelclay724 · April 2010

Thank you! I am a big fan of Frank McCourt and Malachy McCourt so I'm glad someone actually knew of him .

However, I had no idea of the Malachi association with the Children of the Corn movie. I also love Rosemary but because of Rosemary's Baby I will never use it so I guess I'll have to cross this off my list too .

ErinMSB · April 2010

kelclay724:

It's not a made up spelling. There is an actual St. Malachy (who I really like, hence why I like this name). Look here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Malachy

I'm not a big fan of the Biblical Malachi though.

I liked it even before your explanation. It having personal meaning makes it even better.