I always love hearing opinions on [name_u]Irish[/name_u] names, and [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f] is probably my favorite [name_u]Irish[/name_u] name. I taught a little girl with this name and she was a little angel.
Pronounced Sear-sha (sometimes Sir-Sha). Means freedom.
I’ve heard some wild takes on it before; it’s unpronounceable (untrue), it sounds like sore-arse (dumb), etc.
I think it’s beautiful and the meaning is lovely! [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f] [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] has made the name much more familiar worldwide, but you will inevitably come across people who have never seen or heard it, just like with any name.
If you don’t know [name_u]Irish[/name_u] names already then people would struggle massively to say it. I do love the names though and through the actress saoirse [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] is the only reason I know how to say it. [name_m]Just[/name_m] be prepared that your little one with be telling people how to say it a lot it’s just how it is with [name_u]Irish[/name_u] names outside of [name_u]Ireland[/name_u].
I love [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f]! I also associate her with Song of the [name_u]Sea[/name_u] so she reminds me of selkies and wild coastlines
I’m not sure where you’re at location-wise, so I’m not sure how things would go as far as pronunciation. However, [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f] [name_m]Ronan[/name_m] is quite well known so that could help with pronunciation.
Tbh I never plan on leaving [name_u]Ireland[/name_u], so my daughter would rarely encounter issues with her name. [name_u]Irish[/name_u] names are just names to [name_u]Irish[/name_u] people
I keep hearing Song of the [name_u]Sea[/name_u] mentioned, I must look into that
I’m in [name_u]Ireland[/name_u], born and raised (I’ve never even left the country for a holiday, I prefer to holiday within my country ), so pronunciation isn’t a struggle
I know if my daughter [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f] ever travelled outside of [name_u]Ireland[/name_u], she might have to put up with some pronunciation issues. It seems like it’d be far and few between though, as she’d grow up in [name_u]Ireland[/name_u] like I did, so it’s a recognizable name just like [name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_u]John[/name_u], etc.
I can pronounce it correctly thanks to [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f] [name_m]Ronan[/name_m]. I think that it isn’t that difficult to pronounce, since you live in [name_u]Ireland[/name_u]. [name_f]Beautiful[/name_f] name!
the pronoucation is so beautiful. She would absolutely be higher on my list if the pronunciation wouldn’t be such a hassle where I live, but I’m happy to admire her from afar!!
[name_f]My[/name_f] husband adores [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f]. Unfortunately, we live in the southern US where it would be butchered constantly. It’s still in our list for middle names though. If you’re in [name_u]Ireland[/name_u], I say definitely go for it and definitely check out Song of the [name_u]Sea[/name_u]. Great movie!
I first heard it in the movie Song of the [name_u]Sea[/name_u], and I adore it so so much! Because of the movie she reminds me of oceans and Selkie’s and has a very wild, magical vibe. [name_f]Beautiful[/name_f]!
I personally think that where I live most of the time (Canada) the pronunciation would be a little tricky, but most people would recognize it.
I would say Seer-sha.
As a middle for sure, but even as a first I would say go for it. However, I really don’t think she fits with [name_f]Isla[/name_f] and [name_f]Zara[/name_f] as siblings. I get very spunky, bright, more modern feelings from [name_f]Zara[/name_f] and [name_f]Isla[/name_f], while [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f] seems whimsical, watery, and mysterious. Totally different sound/vibe in my mind, and she also doesn’t have four letter’s like [name_f]Zara[/name_f] and [name_f]Isla[/name_f].
