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HelpGobnait and Edelmira
in reply to a message by hyacinthus
I just rescued a cat. She's at the vet's being de-flea'd (etc.) right now. I wanted to call her Gobnait so badly, but she sneezed at it when I tried (twice!). Plus, my dh wouldn't have it. We settled on Ipse Dixit, nn Ipsie.
Gobnait seemed to fit her because she's serious and deep. Gobnait has unexpected depth to it so I thought it could work. Plus, I don't expect to ever get to hear of it being used on a human. Ah, well.
Edelmira is another GP. My cousin is named Edel and I grew up thinking that it was an Irish form of Adele. But no. Apparently Edel was very popular in Ireland when my cousin was born. There was a nun or a nurse with that name that was greatly admired. But where did the name come from originally? Being a namenerd and doing a little digging I found Edelmira. That's my theory as to the origin of Edel and I'm sticking to it. It's gorgeous. Plus, I have a thing for Spanish variants of Germanic names. I picture ancient Gothic tribes moving into the Iberian penninsula. Fun.
Gobnait seemed to fit her because she's serious and deep. Gobnait has unexpected depth to it so I thought it could work. Plus, I don't expect to ever get to hear of it being used on a human. Ah, well.
Edelmira is another GP. My cousin is named Edel and I grew up thinking that it was an Irish form of Adele. But no. Apparently Edel was very popular in Ireland when my cousin was born. There was a nun or a nurse with that name that was greatly admired. But where did the name come from originally? Being a namenerd and doing a little digging I found Edelmira. That's my theory as to the origin of Edel and I'm sticking to it. It's gorgeous. Plus, I have a thing for Spanish variants of Germanic names. I picture ancient Gothic tribes moving into the Iberian penninsula. Fun.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 10:48 AM
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Edel
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.
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.
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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pronunciation
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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