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Help[Opinions] Cillian/Killian?
What are your opinions of this name? Please list any connotations (good or bad) you may have of it. I love this name and prefer it more with the traditional C spelling.
Do you think the 'kill' part would be a problem?
Do you think it could be too easily confused with female '-illian' names? (NOTE: it is not supposed to be pronounced to rhyme with them)
Which spelling do you prefer? Do you think the traditional spelling would be a problem in the States where 'i' or 'e' after 'c' usually makes the 'c' soft? (I personally think they should just learn! ;-)
Also mention in your post if you are from the UK/Ireland or the US, or if you are of Irish heritage. (Sorry other countries, I am looking for a specific opinion here)
Do you think the 'kill' part would be a problem?
Do you think it could be too easily confused with female '-illian' names? (NOTE: it is not supposed to be pronounced to rhyme with them)
Which spelling do you prefer? Do you think the traditional spelling would be a problem in the States where 'i' or 'e' after 'c' usually makes the 'c' soft? (I personally think they should just learn! ;-)
Also mention in your post if you are from the UK/Ireland or the US, or if you are of Irish heritage. (Sorry other countries, I am looking for a specific opinion here)
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I'm from the US, and this name is (or was, I can't recall) on my PNL, I like it alot.
I also don't have any problem with the "kill" part, and I can't really see why anyone would. it seems alot of people are bothered by the "Kill" in Killian and the "Scar" in Scarlet. though, they just don't phase me.
For quite a while I was unaware of the Killians beer, but now that my fiance' has pointed it out as his favorite, I do think of it when I see the name Killian.
I also don't have any problem with the "kill" part, and I can't really see why anyone would. it seems alot of people are bothered by the "Kill" in Killian and the "Scar" in Scarlet. though, they just don't phase me.
For quite a while I was unaware of the Killians beer, but now that my fiance' has pointed it out as his favorite, I do think of it when I see the name Killian.
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I like it, but not enough to use it. It reminds of my former English teacher who had it as her surname, and was an amazing woman.
I don't think the 'kill' part would be a problem when spoken, since I pronounce the name as ki-lee-AN. But it may be a problem when written/read if you use the spelling Killian.
I prefer the spelling Cillian.
Oh, and I'm from the US.
I don't think the 'kill' part would be a problem when spoken, since I pronounce the name as ki-lee-AN. But it may be a problem when written/read if you use the spelling Killian.
I prefer the spelling Cillian.
Oh, and I'm from the US.
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I'm from the US. I prefer the spelling Cillian. Killians is a beer, that's really the only negative thing I can think of and that doesn't really bother me. I think it's a cute name. My dad's side of the family has Irish roots but I'm not too into the heritage, but I would still use this name. I also really like Ciaran.
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I live in the US, with Irish heritage.
I like Cillian/Killian, although if you're in the United States, there is the issue of Killian Beer to contend with.
I prefer the Killian spelling, despite the "kill" prefix, because Cill- looks like it should she pronounced "Sill." While actors like Cillian Murphy are becoming popular, I'm thinking most people in the States wouldn't know how to pronounce Cillian. However, I don't think people would confuse it as a female name.
That said, I like either, and I've always had a good impression of the name (it was almost my little brother's first name).
I like Cillian/Killian, although if you're in the United States, there is the issue of Killian Beer to contend with.
I prefer the Killian spelling, despite the "kill" prefix, because Cill- looks like it should she pronounced "Sill." While actors like Cillian Murphy are becoming popular, I'm thinking most people in the States wouldn't know how to pronounce Cillian. However, I don't think people would confuse it as a female name.
That said, I like either, and I've always had a good impression of the name (it was almost my little brother's first name).
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Cillian / Killian wouldn't be bad, if it didn't remind me of that alcoholic beverage Killian's Irish Red. As for your questions:
Yes, I can see the "kill" beginning being an issue with some idiots.
I wouldn't worry about any perceived similarity with female names. Julians and Adrians seem to get along just fine.
Definitely use the K spelling, as very few Americans would recognize the correct C prn.
BTW, I'm an American of Irish heritage.
Yes, I can see the "kill" beginning being an issue with some idiots.
I wouldn't worry about any perceived similarity with female names. Julians and Adrians seem to get along just fine.
Definitely use the K spelling, as very few Americans would recognize the correct C prn.
BTW, I'm an American of Irish heritage.
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How is it supposed to be pronounced?
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How is Cillian pronounced? The way I say it, it rhymes with Lillian and Gillian.
I'm from the US, and I wouldn't let the "c" thing deter you. If I named a daughter Ciara people would probably pronounce it like Sierra at first but they would learn eventually. :-)
I'm from the US, and I wouldn't let the "c" thing deter you. If I named a daughter Ciara people would probably pronounce it like Sierra at first but they would learn eventually. :-)
This message was edited 3/21/2008, 11:10 AM
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I would say it is somewhere between rhyming with those names and being two syllables (KIL-yan).
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Cillian Murphy!!!!
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