how would you pronounce Eamonn?

lady dixneuf · October 2012

to me it's a common enough name that people would know it...but how would you say it

(it's "Ay-minn" or "Ay-mon")

I am trying to find an alternative to Declan.

peanut823 · October 2012

I would probably pronounce it EE - Mon

Mrs.RockyM · October 2012

I'd probably pronounce it emin, as in eminem - without the em at the end.

mysticriver · October 2012

I'd say Ay-mon. But it's a family name so I'm familiar with it. I think most people know how to say it, but some might say EE-mon

BronzeMama · October 2012

A-Mohn.

Everyone I know who is an EAmonn pronounces it with the long A at the front and mohn at the end.

AraDesi · October 2012

I thought E-monn or Ay-monn.

Mrschica · October 2012

peanut823:
I would probably pronounce it EE - Mon

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AnotherPreggo · October 2012

Ay-mon. I've never heard this name before.

badkitty2012 · October 2012

peanut823:
I would probably pronounce it EE - Mon

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lady dixneuf · October 2012

it's a super common Irish name that isn't very popular here

Eamon Devalera was one of the freedom fighters for independent Ireland starting in 1915-16 and was president of Ireland from the late 50s until the mid 70s (he was OLD!)

blp0118 · October 2012

I would pronounce it with a long E at the beginning if I saw that name... EE-Mon.

tatercater · October 2012

I thought Ay-mon/min immediately. I LOVE really, really Irish names!

FWIW, Declan is one of my favorites, but DH vetoed it. (And it doesn't sound great with our last name.)

lady dixneuf · October 2012

tatercater:
I thought Ay-mon/min immediately. I LOVE really, really Irish names!

FWIW, Declan is one of my favorites, but DH vetoed it. (And it doesn't sound great with our last name.)

I've loved it since high school (I was inspired by Elvis Costello...his real name is Declan) but it's SO popular now (for me)...it feels too trendy I had no idea!

jessilynnwilliams · October 2012

I'd pronounce it A-mon as well.... but I knew one growing up, so I'm sure that makes a difference!

efs83 · October 2012

DEfinitly Ay-Mon, its a great Irish name, although it definitly has potential for pronunciation issues in the future! Have you considered Dillon too? Its my brother's name, so I'm partial to it Smile

Annie Frannie · October 2012

I know an Eamonn (same spelling), so I would say it Ay-mn. It would be such an easy fix if people mispronounce it. I hope you don't let that be a deal breaker for you. Great name!