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Cillian Cormac vs. Deaglan vs Declan vs. Fionn vs Finn

Looking for an Irish noy’s name, and we are debating between an Irish spelling or Anglicized spelling. (Yes, I know Cillian and Cormac are NOT the same name, I’m just running out of room!) We’re also considering Desmond, Emmett or Finnian... Suggestions welcome!

The Top Baby Name is...

Cillian Cormac

10%

Deaglan vs Declan

50%

Fionn vs Finn

40%

Poll created: Nov 14, 2010
Total Votes: 10
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Emmett is not Irish. Its German.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Personally I like the ones that result in easier pronunciations (Declan over Deaglan) ...
My favorite that you listed is Desmond followed by Declan.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Declan, Finn, and Emmett are my favorites
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Out of these, I would choose Cillian. I love Cillian, Cormac, Deaglan/Declan and Fionn/Finn and even though I prefer traditional spellings, I feel like Fionn will be mispronounced and spelled A LOT. Same with Deaglan.

Declan and Finn are more widely used and are part of that Irish trend that has been around for the past few years. I’ve never met anyone named Cillian and recently met a boy named Cormac. While I also love Cormac, I prefer Cillian (Cillian Murphy doesn’t hurt the image at all!)
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I like with Seamus or Shamus
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I like Declan the best.

FYI- Emmett is not Irish. It may be popular in Ireland due to that guy with the last name Emmett (I’m not good with history) but it is not of Irish/Celtic origin.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Emmett for Robert Emmett
posted by Poster :: 13 years ago | report
Yes that’s the guy but its still not an Irish name. If you’re looking for an irish name or want a theme (irish names) for your kids choosing the name Emmett would be incorrect. I like the name a lot- don’t get me wrong- but its not Irish.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Thanks for the input! And as for Emmett - it may not be Gaeilc, but its definitely Irish now!

~Poster
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
How is Cillian pronounced?

My mother is from Germany. Emmett is not Irish. Maybe you should choose a more traditional, american name if you don’t even know the origins of these "ethnic" "cultural" names you’re choosing from.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Emmet is a name given to Irish boys to honor Robert Emmet.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Favorite: Shane, Declan
Least Favorite: Deaglan, Emmett
posted by Gretchen :: 13 years ago | report
I don’t like the others bullying you but that’s just silly. Just because you give a name to a child to honor someone doesn’t make that name a part of that culture, as in its suddenly Irish.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Cillian all the way. It’s handsome and strong and the original spelling isn’t easily mispronouced.

Lochlan isn’t Irish either but is considered a traditional Irish name, along with Emmet.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I don’t understand the bullying either :) My degree is in Irish History, so to the angry poster above, I’m a little confused.

What I meant is that there are many Irish names that are not of Celtic origin. Patrick was Latin, Sean is from Greek, Michael from Hebrew... all of these have become "Irish" names. And for the past couple hundred years, being so popularized by the poet and freedom fighter, so has the name Emmett.

Geez, its not even my favorite and I feel I have to defend it!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Your degree is in Irish History? That’s ridiculous. What a teeny, tiny narrow major.

Where’d you go for college- Made Up University?
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Wow! So rude for no reason! I don’t understand...

My degree is in History: European, with an emphasis in Irish History. Thesis was done in Irish History.

Where did you learn your manners?
posted by Poster :: 13 years ago | report
University of Chicago!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Well, thank you for your "input" University of Chicago!

A course or two on rhetoric would have helped you loads :) I hope you have a nicer day tomorrow, as today something is clearly bothering you.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Eimot is the Gaelic name of a river. The Saxon name is Emmet. It comes from eim, mning quick.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Now someone is just messing around- I will admit that I made the rude comment about Irish history but I did not write that university of chicago comment. Geez. Crazy tonight on here.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I love the names, definitely think it will benefit him to have an Anglicized spelling. Declan is my favorite, followed by Finn. Emmett great too, didn’t know it was Irish, but love it none the less. Other ideas: Eric, Kevin, Liam, Rory, Sean, Seamus. The more common Aidan, Conner, Patrick, and Ryan are still great options too.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Yes I DO love Aidan, but I fear its a little over-used at the moment. I know too many little Aidans now and their mommies will think I’m stealing their name :)

Rory is adorable, and its been taken over by little girls!

I think I agree with you - Declan and Finn are starting to feel right!

~Poster
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I like Finn. I know one little Finn and he’s really cute, and I can totally see the name growing with him.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report

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