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I believe this woman is the main inspiration for Edel's use in Ireland:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edel_Quinn
It says on Wikipedia that Edel Quinn's birth name was Edelweiss. (At the bottom, in the external links section.) Very interesting name for an Irish girl. I wonder if her parents pronounced it with a w or a v sound.
I too found the name Edel a while ago and was intrigued by it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edel_Quinn
It says on Wikipedia that Edel Quinn's birth name was Edelweiss. (At the bottom, in the external links section.) Very interesting name for an Irish girl. I wonder if her parents pronounced it with a w or a v sound.
I too found the name Edel a while ago and was intrigued by it.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 10:51 AM
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Oh, thank you!
Edelweiss?!!!
I just used Edelweiss in a poll today (Matilda Edelweiss). I didn't dare hope Edelweiss was the origin of Edel but now you've given me proof. Wow! Thanks. Wait until I tell my cousin. . . .
Edelweiss?!!!
I just used Edelweiss in a poll today (Matilda Edelweiss). I didn't dare hope Edelweiss was the origin of Edel but now you've given me proof. Wow! Thanks. Wait until I tell my cousin. . . .
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Just curious - I've never heard the name pronounced. Is it ED-əl or EED-əl (or something different)?
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It varies, actually. My mother (also from Ireland, but living in US since late 1950's) says, "ee-DEL." Other family members (in Ireland) say it either the same way as my mother or "eh-DEL." It's a puzzle, really.
I should say that my family are from the South, Counties Cork and Tipperary. Other parts of Ireland may have different ways to say the same name.
It varies, actually. My mother (also from Ireland, but living in US since late 1950's) says, "ee-DEL." Other family members (in Ireland) say it either the same way as my mother or "eh-DEL." It's a puzzle, really.
I should say that my family are from the South, Counties Cork and Tipperary. Other parts of Ireland may have different ways to say the same name.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 11:18 AM
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Thanks!
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