After much debate, I think my husband and I have decided on [name_m]Ronan[/name_m]. (Over [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] and [name_u]Quinn[/name_u], mainly – I like both but am worried about them trending girl). I still have some concerns about [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] and I’m hoping you guys can help me get over them, since I’ve been through literally every other boy name and we’re keeping the name a secret from our friends and family – so I need your opinions!
Does it sound way too Irish with an Irish-sounding last name? It starts with O’… (Like, does it sound like he’s right off the boat or something?)
Can we avoid [name_m]Ron[/name_m] as a nickname?
I was hoping something for kind of unique, but not so off the wall that people would react super weirdly. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think this fits the bill?
It’s my sons middle name. I think it’s fine especially in the US there are so many kids with names that sound off the boat. It’s strong, handsome, not terriboy popular. I say go for it
“Right off the boat” LOL. I don’t think it sounds too Irish, it’s very close to the popular [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] or even [name_m]Roman[/name_m] so I don’t think the normal person would jump to Irish.
I am a nicknamer and would never go [name_m]Ron[/name_m], because the sounds not there I would definitely say [name_f]Ro[/name_f]/[name_m]Rowe[/name_m].
As I said it is very similar to popular/well-known names so, but still has its own unique character so it fits the distinct, but not too out-there bill for me.
I absolutely adore [name_m]Ronan[/name_m], it’s on our shortlist as well!
I don’t think it sounds any more dramatically Irish than [name_m]Liam[/name_m] or any of the other popular boys names originally from [name_f]Ireland[/name_f]. I recognize that it’s Irish, but it isn’t IRISH like [name_m]Eoghan[/name_m] or [name_f]Aine[/name_f], you know? I also feel like it sounds enough like other popular names like [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] or [name_u]Owen[/name_u] that it blends, like the above poster said.
I never would have thought of [name_m]Ron[/name_m] as a nickname for [name_m]Ronan[/name_m]. I would think the logical nickname would be [name_f]Ro[/name_f] or Rone (rhymes with stone)
I think it’s familiar but unusual. I don’t think anyone would be shocked seeing the name. It helps that there are a few semi-famous Ronans out there (like [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] Farrow). But it’s not a name you see all that often, so it still feels fresh.
I love [name_m]Ronan[/name_m], my second cousin is named [name_m]Ronin[/name_m] and it suits him perfectly. Firey, funny, he is sometimes called [name_u]Roni[/name_u] (Row-nee, like macaroni) but that’s mostly between him and his brothers.
We had debated on using [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] as well, but ultimately are planning to go with [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]. I’m planning to use [name_f]Ro[/name_f] as a nickname–honestly, [name_m]Ron[/name_m] hadn’t even occurred to me. I bet it will be the case with your little one too–most people will probably use [name_f]Ro[/name_f]. As for being too Irish, I agree with everyone else, it should be fine. It’s a common enough name that I don’t think people are going to automatically assume he’s fresh from [name_f]Ireland[/name_f].
I love [name_m]Ronan[/name_m], and while I can see what you mean with the surname, I don’t think it’s a big deal. The names just sound good together, and [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] is becoming pretty mainstream. [name_f]Ro[/name_f] works better than [name_m]Ron[/name_m] as a nn. [name_m]Just[/name_m] correct anyone who says [name_m]Ron[/name_m], but I wouldn’t have thought it would arise.
[name_m]Roman[/name_m] automatically reminds me of [name_m]Roman[/name_m] Atwood (YouTuber) and the [name_m]Roman[/name_m] empire, which is why I don’t like it personally.
You should reconsider [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] or maybe use [name_m]Ronan[/name_m]?
I love [name_m]Ronan[/name_m], and I wouldn’t have even considered [name_m]Ron[/name_m] as a nickname. It does feel Irish because it makes me think of [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] [name_u]Keaton[/name_u], however I actually think thats a good thing lol.
1. Does it sound way too Irish with an Irish-sounding last name? It starts with O’… (Like, does it sound like he’s right off the boat or something?)
[name_m]Ronan[/name_m] O’[name_m]Brian[/name_m] (as an example) does sound very Irish, yes. I would assume at least one of his parents was from [name_f]Ireland[/name_f]. I don’t think it’s be weird if he wasn’t, though.
2. Can we avoid [name_m]Ron[/name_m] as a nickname?
Yes.
3. I was hoping something for kind of unique, but not so off the wall that people would react super weirdly. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think this fits the bill?
[name_m]Ronan[/name_m] is not a name I would consider unique at all. Still very handsome, though!
[name_m]Ronan[/name_m] is excellent. I don’t think with an Irish last name it’ll sound like too much. I think it’ll flow well! I would never use [name_m]Ron[/name_m] as a nickname. The first 3 letters are there but its not the same sound so I doubt people will think to call him that. I’d say very easily avoidable. And yes, it’s the perfect combination of uncommon but not to weird in my opinion. Great job!
I think to avoid [name_m]Ron[/name_m], [name_f]Ro[/name_f], or [name_u]Ronnie[/name_u], I’d suggest [name_u]Bo[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_m]Ronan[/name_m]. Growing up, I had a friend named [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] with nn [name_u]Bo[/name_u]. Everyone thought it was cool.
I think we will definitely call him [name_f]Ro[/name_f]. Hoping it sticks!