I mentioned earlier today that [name]Peregrine[/name] is at the top of our list for a boy. I realized that I’ve never really looked at what nameberry thinks of [name]Peregrine[/name] and was kind of saddened to find this poll about pronunciation from earlier this year:
I personally prefer the ‘green’ pronunciation because I think it sounds better and distances the name slightly from the falcon. I’m worried about using that form because [name]Peregrine[/name] is sort of a weird enough name as it is. I’m sure it’s normal, and maybe even a bit boring, to people on this site, but to his friends [name]Aidan[/name], [name]Liam[/name], [name]Amelia[/name], and [name]Mae[/name], it’s a little weird, right?
I don’t want to fall in love with an already complicated name, use it (maybe really soon), and have him constantly corrected for a choice that I made. If you didn’t vote in that poll, which do you prefer? I know that both pronunciations are correct, so should I plan to use a slightly more obscure pronunciation and just hope for the best or learn to love a way of saying it that I don’t really like? Is the ‘green’ pronunciation only correct because people refused to say ‘grin’? What would you do about a name with two perfectly acceptable ways to say it, but only one of the is widely accepted?
I pronounce [name]Peregrine[/name] with a “grin” at the end not “green”. Sorry but I think “green” ruins the whole charm of the name. But like a lot of names today, people can pronounce them the way they want to.
I don’t like the name and honestly I pronounce the grine part so that is rhymes with brine, which obviously was in the minority. This is my first time seeing the name too, so if that counts toward your decision.
If you want the green sound, then maybe spell it differently, although a lot of people will think that’s tacky, but if it is a concern, maybe spell in Peregreen instead. Otherwise just be prepared for corrections since I can see it being pronounced in so many different ways…
ine has 2 main sounds in Enlish: IodINE, [name]TangerINE[/name]
The only “in” sounding word I can think of is Feminine… I’m assuming it might in another language, but if you live in [name]America[/name], I think instinct will be by people who have never seen the name, like me, to think either -ine that rhymes with madline, and ine that rhymes with figurine
However, I have taken a couple linguistics classes, so my sound instincts are influenced by that…
I don’t know, there are plenty of -ine names with the EEN sound at the end, but the ones I can think of are all feminine ([name]Francine[/name], [name]Maxine[/name], [name]Jeanine[/name], [name]Ernestine[/name], [name]Claudine[/name]).
I would pronounce it PAIR-uh-green, but I’m not too familiar with the name.
I thought it was “pair a green” too until I learned by way of my husband and name berry that the correct prn is “grin” you can hear it on forgo.com I think if you choose “green” it will simply be a mispronunciation unless this is a tomato/to may toe" word but since I don’t know much about it I would go with nameberry’s general consensus.
“Grin” is how it’s typically said. It’s how the name for the falcon is pronounced, but the word itself has three acceptable pronunciations, though I only count two for the name. Peregrine Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com They only have the audio thing for ‘grin’, but ‘green’ and ‘gryn’ (like brine) are also listed. I don’t like ‘grin’. It kills the name for me almost completely.
Oh, I agree with the spelled ‘green’ thing. I don’t really mind the falcon thing, but I’d kind of like to separate it a little. I don’t know why the ‘grin’ ending kills it for me, it just doesn’t sound as pretty to me, and really weird with [name]Kevin[/name]'s last name.
In terms of just pronunciation, I think its an unusual enough name people will take correction well. It’s not like you’re pronouncing [name]Thomas[/name] with an enunciated “th-” you know? Most people don’t know enough men named [name]Peregrine[/name] to have strong feelings on how it should be said if he says “it’s ‘-green’ actually.”
Are you thinking of as a first or middle name? I’m keeping it to my middle-only list because I’m unfond of [name]Perry[/name].
I like it as a first name. [name]Even[/name] though I don’t want to decide nicknames for sure right now, I really would love to use the nickname [name]Percy[/name]. I know it’s a bit of a stretch but, even though I like [name]Perry[/name], I love [name]Percy[/name].
I’ve never heard of the “green” pronunciation. I heard quite about about peregrine falcons in elementary school because one of my friends was obsessed with them. I’ve only ever heard the “grin” pronunciation and it sounds really odd to me any other way, sorry.
I’ve only heard/encountered the “grin” pronunciation. Sorry, but I find the “green” pronunciation awkward and unpleasant. It makes me want to ask “‘Pair o’ green’ what? Pair of green socks? Pants? Lovebirds?”
I did consult my dictionary, though, and it does list 3 pronunciations for [name]Peregrine[/name]: 1) per’ə grin, 2) per ə grīn’, and 3) per ə grēn’. So, “green” may not be the most standard pronunciation, but that doesn’t make it incorrect. I still much prefer per’ə grin, though, both for the sound of the last syllable and for which syllable is emphasized.
To me, it’s like if you name your daughter [name]Madeleine[/name] (or Maddalyn, for that matter) and insist that people must call her “mad-a-leen” - I think a lot of people would assume that it was a foreign pronunciation and be uncomfortable and revert to what they’re comfortable with. They might see you as a little pompous.
Of course, your son’s friends and teachers will pronounce it however you like, while he’s a kid. But in the adult world, he’s going to be para-grin … and I’m afraid there’s not much you can do about that … but if you are OK with it, go for it!
