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Help[Opinions] Re: Iarla
in reply to a message by astronomicon
Huh. I always liked / loved the name Iarlaith / Jarlaith. Now I wonder if I am mispronouncing it. I've been saying "YAHR-leth" / "JAHR-leth." Should it be "EER-leth" based on Iarla? I know accent markings can make a difference. So I'm still hoping for "YAHR-." If anyone can tell me how Iarlaith is supposed to be pronounced I'd be very greatful.
Now then. Back to your original question: Iarla. As long as it's in Ireland, why not? It's kind of cute, because usually the name Earl makes me think of U.S. rednecks -- in a fond way. So the Irish equivalent is making me smile. Grainne makes me thin of Grainne / Grace O'Malley, the so-called Pirate Queen. (Quite a story if you look it up. When will someone make a movie of her life?) Anyway, a pirate queen plus an Irish redneck earl? Too cute.
But yeah, only in Ireland.
Now then. Back to your original question: Iarla. As long as it's in Ireland, why not? It's kind of cute, because usually the name Earl makes me think of U.S. rednecks -- in a fond way. So the Irish equivalent is making me smile. Grainne makes me thin of Grainne / Grace O'Malley, the so-called Pirate Queen. (Quite a story if you look it up. When will someone make a movie of her life?) Anyway, a pirate queen plus an Irish redneck earl? Too cute.
But yeah, only in Ireland.
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