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WDYT about the name Catriona?

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Catriona Isolde

Also, which pronunciation do you prefer?

ka-TREE-na

OR

ka-TREE-o-na

For those of you who don't know, Catriona is the Gaelic form of Katherine. 

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Re: WDYT about the name Catriona?

  • kerribear1717kerribear1717 member
    It's a mouthful so I would want a nick name.  I like Catriona better than Catrina (however you spell it).  Pretty name.
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  • krissyh21krissyh21 member
    It will never be pronounced Katrina at first stab, so if you prefer that pronunciation, I would just go with that spelling. I am not a fan of it, either pronunciation.
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  • MarxieVonTrappMarxieVonTrapp member
    It's pretty, but my first thought was that it was a made-up name.  There are so many beautiful Gaelic names out there that are a bit more well-known.  I'd go with one of them.

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  • hsmhsm
    I thought Catriona was made up at first. It is definitely a mouthful. I like Catrina much better.
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  • lawmom2belawmom2be
    I really don't like it. Seems like you're trying too hard for uniqueness. There are some beautiful, timeless names out there.....
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  • AndLynAndLyn member

    I know a Catriona (ka-TREE-na), and I think it's a really pretty name. However, she does get ka-tree-OH-na all the time when people read her name, so you'd have to be prepared for that.

    I also really like Isolde. Have you considered that for a first name? 

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  • salt78salt78 member

    If you pronounced the "o", you would be saying it wrong.

    I think it's pretty, but I think Catriona Isolde is a mouthful that no one would be able to say correctly.

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  • XenobiaXenobia
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    If you pronounced the "o", you would be saying it wrong.

    I think it's pretty, but I think Catriona Isolde is a mouthful that no one would be able to say correctly.

    According to behindthename.com both pronunciations are acceptable. Where do you get your information?

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  • 526SadieSadie526SadieSadie member

    imagelawmom2be:
    I really don't like it. Seems like you're trying too hard for uniqueness. There are some beautiful, timeless names out there.....

    This.  I also thought it was made up at first glance.

    I know it's not Gaelic, but I like Caterina best.

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  • StephCrippsStephCripps

    I'd pronounce it ka-tree-O-na

    mainly cause of the o in there..

    I'm a fan of Ekaterina myself..

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  • msmerymacmsmerymac member
    imagesalt78:

    If you pronounced the "o", you would be saying it wrong.

    I think it's pretty, but I think Catriona Isolde is a mouthful that no one would be able to say correctly.

    Agreed. I'm also surprised no one has ever seen this name. I think Katrina is an Anglicazation of Catriona.

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  • gimmietimmiesgimmietimmies member
    imageXenobia:

    Catriona Isolde

    Also, which pronunciation do you prefer?

    ka-TREE-na

    OR

    ka-TREE-o-na

    For those of you who don't know, Catriona is the Gaelic form of Katherine. 

    Definately pronounced like the bolded. Love the combo with Isolde, they're pretty. You hear the name in our area every so often, so not super common, but not unheard of either. It's also the name of a former Olympic speed skater from here, so I have positive associations with the name.

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  • HannahO28HannahO28

    I don't think it looks made up, but I don't like it at all (though I'm also not a Katherine fan).

    Especially using the ka-TREE-o-na pronunciation, I think it's just too much. It comes off a little clunky and awkward. 

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  • dejavu22dejavu22 member
    I love the name.  I think it is different, yet traditional.  I prefer KA-TREE-NA, but I like that KA-TREE-OH-NA is diferent :)  The latter would be the more obvious way to pronounce it.  And just because some people haven't heard the name before, doesn't ean you have to go with a more popular Gaelic name.  Wink
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  • apc1929apc1929 member

    I would never look at that name and prounce it Ka-tree-na   I get that its gaelic and don't dislike the name just saying if you prounce it that way you'll have to correct people a lot

    Love Isolde!

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  • sunnyday016sunnyday016 member

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    I thought Catriona was made up at first. It is definitely a mouthful. I like Catrina much better.

     I agree. With the O sound in there it's very awkward to say. I'd go with Catrina or Katrina.

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  • Eilis123Eilis123 member

    You forgot an "i" - it's spelled Caitriona.  

    I think it is beautiful, and I would pronounce it the correct way in Irish (Cat-CHREEN-a).  

    If English speakers can get the hang of Sean and Seamus than I think they can deal with pronouncing Caitriona correctly.  

     

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  • and123and123 member

    Nms, but it's your baby, so pick what you love. :)

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