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[Opinions] Angharad
WDYT of the name Angharad? I used to dislike it, but it's growing on me now. Do you think this name would work outside of Wales? The pronunciation could be an issue where I live, as people might say an-khar-ad or something like that. Anyway, what kind of image does this name give you? Can you think of any good combos with Angharad?
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I like it. The meaning and the strength of this name are fabulous imo, and I'd love to see it outside of Wales. I picture a young, striking woman with a lot of ambition. Dunno where you live, but here in the States I think most people would say it correctly.
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Its not my favorite of the Welsh names. It has a harsh sound. I don't see why it wouldn't work outside of Wales. I am of the opinion that people should not be restricted from using names because its not apart of the mainstream culture they live in.
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I think it's nice. Wouldn't really say I like it, but I have a thing for all Welsh names, plus it was a character in the Prydain Chronicles. It's very mysteriously medieval. I think it could work outside of Wales. I can't see how there would be much of a pronunciation issue. Just the one you've mentioned, but it's not terribly incorrect at least.I've actually heard a BA recently of Angharad. Or maybe it was Arianrhod... now I forget. But the middle name was Juliet. Angharad Juliet would be beautiful.Other combos, hmm...
Angharad Alice
Angharad Claire
Angharad Fenella
Angharad Fiona
Angharad Georgina
Angharad Honora
Angharad Isobel
Angharad Maeve
Angharad Margot
Angharad Maureen
Angharad Morna
Angharad Olwen
Angharad Rosemary
Angharad Vivian
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How do you pronounce it? I would instinctivly pronounce it an-gah-rad but I guess that's not right.
I can't really say what I think since I don't know how it's pronouncd but it looks a bit complicated and if I didn't know it was a feminine name I would think it was masculine. It could probably grown on me though.Angharad Josephine
Angharad Matilda
Angharad Petronella
Angharad June
Angharad Lila
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"ang-HAH-rad"But NOT like "an-GAH-rad".I call my bff "ann-HAH-rad", just because that's what I've called her since we were five! I sometimes call her Angie (with hard 'G') too.
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I really like it, but it would definitely run into problems outside of Wales. Maybe as a middle name? I think it's beautiful, but there are Welsh names that would be easier to stomach for non-residents of Wales (Carys, Lloyd, etc.).Combos:
Angharad Rhiannon
Angharad Branwen
Angharad Olwen
Angharad Niamh
Angharad Ffion
Angharad Lowri
Angharad Carys
Angharad Briallen
Angharad Nimue
Angharad Morwenna
Angharad Morgana
Angharad Bronwen
Angharad Sian
Angharad CeridwenAny you like?
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I think it'd have a terribly tough time.
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I like it. My best friend is named Angharad Mair, so I think of her. She had some pronunciation issues in school; most people got it right after the first correction, but one teacher forever called her "anga-RAHD" for some reason.Angharad Mair
Angharad Elain
Angharad Lenore
Angharad Lilias
Angharad Morwenna
Angharad Maeve
Angharad Matilda
Angharad Katrien
Angharad Cecile
Angharad Camilla
Angharad Cordelia
Angharad Sabine
Angharad Vivienne
Angharad Eugenie
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I much prefer the related Ingaret.
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I've never heard that name before, but I love it!
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