Episode 88 – All about name pronunciation. Is there a proper pronunciation? Jennifer and Mallory talk about how pronunciation can be geographic and ethnographic, and how mispronuncing names can be egregious and a form of aggression. We also read name stories from our fans on Reddit and Facebook, report on the current celebrity baby news…
Episode 69 – Last year at this time, we did an episode about Irish Names – and our Irish listeners had quite a laugh at how we Americans pronounced Irish names! So this year we’ve invited popular Irish radio host and podcast producer Dusty Rhodes to help us with authentic Irish name pronunciation! We looked…
Hi Jennifer! First off, let me just say I love looking at your website. I’ve been coming to your website since I was young just to look at names for fun and I love all the advice you give! I’ve always wondered how to pronounce the name ‘Maille.’ I’ve looked up how to pronounce it…
Hi Jennifer, I have always wondered what the appropriate pronunciation of the name Madeline. I have heard it pronounced Made-line and Made-lynn. Me and my husband really like the name Maddie and are thinking of using the name Madeline (Made-line). Do you think that this name is too outdated or confusing? Thanks! Layla Dear Layla,…
Hi Jennifer, For as long as I remember, I planned on giving all my children names which are anagrams of my name, Adina. I named our first baby boy Aidan. I’m expecting my second baby in January, so I don’t know the sex yet. If we have another boy, I want to name him Daian,…
Hi Jennifer, I found an Irish name I really like – Eoin – Irish form of John. My problem is I have no idea how to pronounce it. I think it might be pronounce like Ian, but have no real idea. Could you possibly help? Is there any way you could add a pronunciation feature…
Hi Jennifer, I’m a big fan of your site! I always check it for celebrity baby gossip and to make a list of my own future baby names. My husband and I just found out that we’re expecting and are overjoyed! We have already picked out a boy name, but we’re struggling with a girl…
Dear Jennifer, We are expecting our third child next month. We have two boys, Paxton and Zephan. We love unique names and it’s important that they end in “n.” For a boy we love Quillan, which means cub. But the spelling Quillon (not listed on your site) can mean crossing swords or strong. I prefer the latter definition…
