[Opinions] Re: Ireland
in reply to a message by Billina
I actually like it. I like the way it sounds.
And sorry, first commenter, I think Ireland is infinitely better than Erin. I believe that anyone who truly wants a name that reflects pride in their Irish heritage should avoid both Ireland and Erin, as neither is used as a first name in Ireland, and instead go for an authentic Irish name that is actually used as such in Ireland. But if I had to choose, Ireland to me is much easier on the ear than Erin.
And sorry, first commenter, I think Ireland is infinitely better than Erin. I believe that anyone who truly wants a name that reflects pride in their Irish heritage should avoid both Ireland and Erin, as neither is used as a first name in Ireland, and instead go for an authentic Irish name that is actually used as such in Ireland. But if I had to choose, Ireland to me is much easier on the ear than Erin.
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Actually Erin is used in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/erin/top/ireland
https://www.behindthename.com/name/erin/top/northern-ireland?type=rank
https://www.behindthename.com/name/erin/top/ireland
https://www.behindthename.com/name/erin/top/northern-ireland?type=rank
This message was edited 3/3/2020, 12:58 PM
I bet they use it because Americans started using it first, though. Amiright? Amiright?