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Re: Names of the day, Grainne and Granuaile

by Catalina nsi (guest)

1/9/2015, 4:47 PM

Absolutely adore Grainne - haven't made up my mind on Granuaile yet, but it's not a name that I keep coming back too in the same way as Grainne. I much prefer the Irish traditional spelling and I have no idea why. It's a little more ethereal and lovely I think.

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- Bear +2

1/9/2015, 5:00 PM

Yay. You adore it! I didn't always love it. Growing up I was relieved. The heavy "g" sound didn't appeal. My mother didn't use it because she was afraid people in the U.S. (in 1964) would pronounce it more like "granny." But now I can appreciate Grainne's deeper qualities. Heavy "b" and "g" sounds now attract me.

I have only one combo for Grainne: Grainne Helen. It makes me think of early 20th century Ireland, when they were rediscovering their mythology. Greek mythology was already in vogue so the two origins feel comfortable together.

Thanks for the feedback. :0)

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- Catalina nsi (guest) +1

1/9/2015, 6:29 PM

Oh, Grainne Helen is perfect. I'd been thinking about the combo Grainne Alice or Grainne Ailish (honoring a friend named Ailish) but I much prefer Helen. It's bringing together that mix of Irish folklore and traditional sensibilities.

- Bear

1/11/2015, 11:21 AM

Ooh, Grainne Alice / Ailish is lovely. Alice / Ailis is so light and airy. Next to Grainne's earthiness they make a lovely duo. Glad you like Grainne Helen, thanks. :0)

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