Aoibheann?

erzsi1 · November 2012

I love the Irish name Aoibheann, pronounced Aven. I love it, but the spelling is likely to get messed up often. Aven is ok, but I'm not a fan of the spelling. Other suggestions?

sed8611 · November 2012

Really?

I can't take this post seriously.

macska3 · November 2012

I'm dead serious, that's the original Irish spelling. It's too much for me, but I like the way it is said. I just can't think of a spelling I'd like.

LadyXaverian · November 2012

sed8611:
Really? I can't take this post seriously.

It's a traditional Irish name.

macska3 · November 2012

Joy2611:
sed8611:
Really?

I can't take this post seriously.
Um... why not?  Gaelic names have different sounds associated with the letters.  Haven't you ever wondered how you get Shawn from Sean?  Or Shaymus from Seamus?  Aiobheann is no different, it's simply less popular.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/aoibheann
 
OP - I think it's a lovely name, but will have a hard time in America.  That's not to say that I'd change the spelling to fit where you live, but you'd have to think long about the headache it will cause your daughter and other people.  I can't say what I would do.  It would depend on how strong the Irish history is in your family.  

That's why I want to find a spelling that's less complicated! So it wouldn't be a huge burden.

sed8611 · November 2012

It has nothing to do with it being traditional. I just couldn't imagine using a name that's spelled so far off. It's the same as when other ladies get up in arms over trendy names but I digress.

OP what about Eavan, as suggested on the website?

nikip6454 · November 2012

That is a rough one. The true Irish spelling is difficult to spell and pronounce. I am not going to lie, I stared at it and could not figure it out. Aven is much easier but if you aren't happy with that spelling, I would look into different names.

I tried to find different spellings with no luck.

animalcrckr · November 2012

I know of a little girl named Eavan.

ZoeMay06 · November 2012

I think it's a lovely name but if I were using it I'd put it in the MN spot. I agree with the PPs that spelling it phonetically loses something. If you use it, definitely own it and go with the traditional spelling.

Colsdoll · November 2012

I love the sound of the name - but I think both the spelling and the pronunciation are going to be tough in the states. I could see her being called Abe-he-anne. I think with this one I might pick the Eaven spelling.

oliversmom03 · November 2012

erzsi1:
I love the Irish name Aoibheann, pronounced Aven. I love it, but the spelling is likely to get messed up often. Aven is ok, but I'm not a fan of the spelling. Other suggestions?

WTF?

ZoeMay06 · November 2012

oliversmom03:
erzsi1:
I love the Irish name Aoibheann, pronounced Aven. I love it, but the spelling is likely to get messed up often. Aven is ok, but I'm not a fan of the spelling. Other suggestions?
WTF?  

Come again, oliversmom03?

CayleighDawn · November 2012

I think it's a gorgeous name. I love the spelling Eavan.

MrsTBird · November 2012

oliversmom03:
erzsi1:
I love the Irish name Aoibheann, pronounced Aven. I love it, but the spelling is likely to get messed up often. Aven is ok, but I'm not a fan of the spelling. Other suggestions?
WTF?

You obviously didn't read pp's comments. It's a traditional Irish name. I think Joy put up a link to BTN about it.

OP, I really do like the name, but have to agree with pp's that it would give your LO a lifetime of mispronunciations. I also don't think spelling phonetically will do it justice. If you love the name, then by all means go for it! I think I would personally use it as a mn.

chibride4 · November 2012

I know a 4 year old girl named Aven. Always thought of it as a cross between Ava and Eden. I'd probably go with this spelling to avoid a lifetime of pronunciation issues.

rockopera · November 2012

erzsi1:
I love the Irish name Aoibheann, pronounced Aven. I love it, but the spelling is likely to get messed up often. Aven is ok, but I'm not a fan of the spelling. Other suggestions?

nadchael:
I'm dead serious, that's the original Irish spelling. It's too much for me, but I like the way it is said. I just can't think of a spelling I'd like.

Are you having an AE fail?

And as far as the name - Aven is a really pretty name, no help here on other spellings, this is the first time I've heard it.

BrideBuddies · November 2012

If you lived in Ireland, maybe. But I suspect you don't.

Despite it's noble origins, it's just too difficult for a name and your kid will likely face a lifetime of misspellings and mispronounciations.

I'd Pass.

runrinserepeat · November 2012

This is a big GP name for me. Honestly, though, I don't like it with different spelling. Here's my thought, though. 90% of the time, when you introduce yourself to someone new, they don't know the spelling and just learn the pronounciation. As someone who had a somewhat uncommon name growing up (and one with a couple different spellings and pronounciations), a strange spelling really doesn't deter me from using a name.

caprocornia · November 2012

I understand liking traditional names, spelled in the traditional way. If you don't mind that it will likely be mispronounced and love the name, go for it. As an alternative, have you considered Siobhan? It's still traditional, but a little more well known, so it would likely be pronounced correctly more often than not.

gimmietimmies · November 2012

kleMcK:
This is a big GP name for me. Honestly, though, I don't like it with different spelling. Here's my thought, though. 90% of the time, when you introduce yourself to someone new, they don't know the spelling and just learn the pronounciation. As someone who had a somewhat uncommon name growing up (and one with a couple different spellings and pronounciations), a strange spelling really doesn't deter me from using a name.

Same here, but GP name, but I figure that since there weren't as many Gaelic speakers here, it would be tougher than Eirian, or names like Siobhan or Maeve. I still really like it and Aoife and others like it.

this decaf life · November 2012

I think it's a bit much but if you want to use it I think you should keep the traditional spelling.

CeCe8579 · November 2012

rockopera:
erzsi1:
I love the Irish name Aoibheann, pronounced Aven. I
love it, but the spelling is likely to get messed up often. Aven is ok,
but I'm not a fan of the spelling. Other suggestions?
nadchael:
I'm dead serious, that's the original Irish spelling. It's too much for me, but I like the way it is said. I just can't think of a spelling I'd like.
Are you having an AE fail?

I was thinking the same thing!

The name is pretty but the spelling will be confusing to most.

anvloveskme · November 2012

I think it's a very pretty name but with the spelling f, it would get butchered all the time. Ayven, Aiven or Aven are all better IMO

erzsi1 · November 2012

rockopera:
erzsi1:
I love the Irish name Aoibheann, pronounced Aven. I
love it, but the spelling is likely to get messed up often. Aven is ok,
but I'm not a fan of the spelling. Other suggestions?
nadchael:
I'm dead serious, that's the original Irish spelling. It's too much for me, but I like the way it is said. I just can't think of a spelling I'd like.
Are you having an AE fail?
And as far as the name - Aven is a really pretty name, no help here on other spellings, this is the first time I've heard it.

Oops! I let my sister borrow my phone, I guess she didn't log off!

notkateanymore · November 2012

LOL Sure. Great name. I am all for Irish names, but the spellings always get me and crack me up.

HappyMama30 · November 2012

Oh my goodness. Beautiful name, but the spelling will definitely be an issue for your child's WHOLE life. I would maybe try to find an alternate spelling.

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