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[Opinions] Suibhne
A few questions on Suibhne...1. How do you pronounce it? I've been led to believe it's SIV-neh.2. If you know, how common/weird/archaic is it in Ireland/Scotland/etc.?3. Do you like the name?4. What do you think of Daniel Suibhne?5. Does it conjure up any images for you?Thanks!
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1. How do you pronounce it? Actually, it's pronounced more like siv-nya or siv-nyuh. There's a quick "y" sound.2. If you know, how common/weird/archaic is it in Ireland/Scotland/etc.? I live in Ireland, and I've never heard of anyone called Suibhne. It sounds archaic. However, I do know people whose surname is McSweeney, which would be Mac Suibhne in Irish.3. Do you like the name? No, I don't really like it. And I don't know why.4. What do you think of Daniel Suibhne? Nice combo. Seems to go well with Daniel.5. Does it conjure up any images for you? Johnny Depp playing Sweeney Todd.
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1. Siv-na
2. I'm not sure about popularity
3. I do like it
4. Daniel Suibhne sounds nice, but I don't think it fits with Daniel
5. I don't think of anything when hearing the name
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1. How do you pronounce it? I've been led to believe it's SIV-neh.
SIV-na.2. If you know, how common/weird/archaic is it in Ireland/Scotland/etc.?
No idea, sorry.3. Do you like the name?
It's nice. It has a surreal feel to it.4. What do you think of Daniel Suibhne?
Good flow.5. Does it conjure up any images for you?
Fairies. Not sure why.
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A few questions on Suibhne...1. How do you pronounce it? I would have no freaking clue without a helpful guide. My first guess would be "soo-eeb-nee", but I see that the actual way is "siv-na". Ok.2. If you know, how common/weird/archaic is it in Ireland/Scotland/etc.? I have no idea. It would be very unique indeed here in Winnipeg, Canada :)3. Do you like the name? I usually am not too keen on names that I have no clue how to say. The letters look very nice, though. And "sivna" is a pleasant sound.4. What do you think of Daniel Suibhne? Oh my. I thought this was a girl's name. Ok then. I am not overly fond of Daniel to begin with, so the combo does not leave me warm and fuzzy. I think a less staunchly traditional name might look more interesting with it. Like Theo Suibhne, Felix Suibhne or Lewis Suibhne. 5. Does it conjure up any images for you? Not really I am afraid :(

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