Message: "Kathleen" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Kathleen

by poppylena

6/9/2007, 5:02 AM

Kathleen - WDYT and which spelling do you prefer (Kathleen or Cathleen).

Also, how do you pronounce it. I've always heard/used KATH-leen (with the stress on the first syllable) but today, for some reason, I pronounced it kath-LEEN (with the stress on the last syllable) and that is the way listed on here. (I suppose it's a bit like KRIS-teen vs kris-TEEN for Christine). Where do you place the stress?

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- Emma Cummings (Emma McHnery)

6/10/2007, 9:02 AM

nt.

- Isla

6/9/2007, 7:03 PM

I've always heard only kath-LEEN and chris-TEEN. The stress on the first syllable for both would be very awkward to me, but I'm an American so maybe that's the difference? :-/

- Tassiegirl

6/9/2007, 6:59 PM

I say kath-LEEN.

It's my cousin'e middle name (one of them).

- Caitlin (earthnut)

6/9/2007, 4:00 PM

Have only seen/heard kath-LEEN, with a k, and chris-TEEN.

- 1st_Timothy_4.12

6/9/2007, 11:06 AM

I've always said and heard kath-LEEN.

And it's nice, though there are so many other Katherine names that I prefer. Either spelling is fine, but I think Kathleen looks more vibrant and spunky.

- Kate

6/9/2007, 10:43 AM

My name is Kathleen...

I have always pronounced it kath-LEEN. I live in the US, and I think that is the usual pronunciation here.

I have never heard Christine pronounced other than kris-TEEN.

- Claire1888 (ClaireCFC)

6/9/2007, 10:21 AM

Love this name !. I think It is streesed at Leen so Kath-LEEN.

- Lauren B (guest)

6/9/2007, 9:34 AM

I like Kathleen, but it's my bf's sister's name, so that kind of puts it out of the running for me :(
I say it KATH-leen (and CHRIS-teen). I think putting the emphasis on the second syllable is more of a US thing.

- Eliora (guest)

6/9/2007, 9:07 AM

I place the stress on the last syllable. Kathleen has been a favorite for a long time, and it's also the name of my boyfriend's mother. I prefer it with a K, because that's the normal spelling here. It's a lovely, underused name.

- blaaarg

6/9/2007, 8:40 AM

I've always heard it kath-LEEN, I slightly prefer K to C in this case, not for any real reason.

It's okay, it's not that interesting to me.

- Elemmennope

6/9/2007, 8:40 AM

I've never heard anything but kath-LEEN or chris-TEEN.

I much, much, much prefer Catherine to Kathleen.

- Sophie (eurythmic)

6/9/2007, 8:21 AM

I would put the stress on the second syllable. I prefer it with a K. My boyfriend's housemate is called Kathleen, nn Kath. It's ok, but it doesn't rock my world.

S xx

- Saana (Yippal)

6/9/2007, 7:49 AM

I just love spelling Kathleen, and I pronounce it KATH-leen.

- Array (WeloveyouJesseLacey) +1

6/9/2007, 7:38 AM

I've never heard anything but kath-LEEN, so if you were in Wisconsin, it'd work out fine. ;)

I love Kathleen (this spelling, particularly nn Kitty), but due to a relative fondly referred to as Sadistic Aunt Kathy, I could never use it. I shouldn't want her to think that the child was named in her honour!

Array

- Tassiegirl

6/9/2007, 7:02 PM

See, this is why I don't like Isabelle, which most do. I had a very overbearing aunt named that, also she didn't like my mother, her sister-in-law, and didn't scruple to say so, in front of me. I loved my mother,and hated to hear her disrespected.

- Calanthe

6/9/2007, 7:17 AM

I really like Kathleen, but I may be a bit biased because it's my name. I never really liked the Cathleen spelling, and much prefer Kathleen, but again, I may be a bit biased. :P I pronounce my name kath-LEEN, and I don't think I've ever had anyone call me KATH-leen.

This message was edited 6/9/2007, 7:19 AM

- hannah_1721

6/9/2007, 5:59 AM

I prefer Kathleen, and I always pronounce it kath-LEEN. (And, alternatively, I always pronounce Christine as kris-TEEN.)

- hannah_1721

6/9/2007, 5:59 AM

Ignore

I prefer Kathleen, and I always pronounce it kath-LEEN. (And, alternatively, I always pronounce Christine as kris-TEEN.)

This message was edited 6/9/2007, 6:00 AM

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