Message: "Ossian" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Ossian

by GiovannaDevorah

4/4/2010, 5:13 PM

I have a son named Tayari (after hubby) and another named Vashan. I love the name Oisin and am wondering if I spell it Ossian or Osheen, would that be more consitant with the names of my existing children?

Just want to say that I agree traditional spelling is usually best but what I really am looking for is what will fit my two kids names the best.

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- itsjustme2407

4/5/2010, 2:11 AM

as a native english speaker and owner of a brand-spanking-new degree in the subject, i would probably pronounce Ossian as Oh-see-an or Ocean. if youre basing your decision purely on phoenitics, youre still failing (sorry). Osheen is self-explanatory but seems obvious and contrived to the point of being silly. i like the name itself but agree that the traditional spelling is difficult, so maybe something with the same meaning or general sound would float your boat? i didn't find either of the other names in the database, so i cant suggest alternatives without more info.

- Mireio (guest)

4/4/2010, 5:42 PM

I would spell it Osheen, I think it fits well with your other kids names.

- Dracotorix +1

4/4/2010, 5:34 PM

Ossin maybe? Osheen is too phonetic and looks butchered; and Ossian looks like it's pronounced with 3 syllables.

- -Violetta Lavender- (-Julia-)

4/4/2010, 5:44 PM

Ditto to this, although I kind of like Ossian.

- PandoraPandora +1

4/4/2010, 5:18 PM

I think that since your other son's names don't have any silent or superfluous letters, then Oisin matches best.

- GiovannaDevorah

4/4/2010, 5:21 PM

Right but they are pretty phoenetic too, Oisin has been butchered by every single person I show it too...

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