Name mispronounciation help (also on mmm)

[luckyval]

Your friend needs to shut it. This is why I'm a big proponent of not telling people the baby's name until after it's born. 

Honestly, when I read it, I pronounced it as you spelled it out in my head. There's always going to be people that mispronounce names. My last name is butchered and it's a simple four letter name. It will always happen. 

It's a great name, if you guys like it, go with it! 

[Deleted]

I read it as if it were pronounced Veer. Your friend is wrong. And really stupid to have said that to you.

[Deleted]

I don't think it is possible to be mispronounced unless the person can't read. Not being snarky. It's pretty simple. I read it just like you stated before I even read the pronunciation

Sorry if I sound like a bitch. Lack of sleep

[christy082]

When I read it, I pronounced it "Veer" as well.

[sandyapples]

If it is going to be mispronounced, it is going to rhyme with fur. I wouldn't think of weird at all. Of course kids can find a way to make fun of any name. If you like the name I would go with it.

[underwaterrhymes]

I like the name Vir and don't think people would mispronounce it as "weird."

There is always the possibility that someone might use the word Weird in conjunction with Vir because it sort of rhymes, but kids are creative little shits and will come up with something for ANY name.

Don't let that be a reason for not using a name you love.

[spitforspat]

Vir is a cool name! And, like others, I assumed the correct pronunciation.

Your friend is weird.

[aprilsails]

I really think 'weird' is a stretch there.
I had it right when I read it before you explained.

I also think that is a really nice name. People see more multicultural names now so they are better able to pronounce them properly. This one is pretty easy compared to many others.

[Deleted]

I think there is always a possibility of any name being mispronounced. If you love it and it is meaningful to you, use it. My son goes to preschool with several Arjuns, a Rishi, a Raj and several kids other kids with names that are not traditionally American. He doesn't seem to have any difficulties pronouncing them and as far as I know they aren't picked on.

[open24hours]

I don't know how anyone would think to pronounce it as weird. I do think that a lot of people may pronounce it with a short i sound, like it would rhyme with sir and fir.

[notoriousmeg]

I read it as Veer, so I wouldn't worry about it. Why would your friend add a "d" that isn't there? As pp said kids could try to tease him using weird, but kids can find a way to tease about any name.

[tripleshot]

I pronounced it in my head as Veer before I even read the rest of your post. Your friend is an illiterate asshole.

[Booze Raccoon]

Kids can bastardize any name.

I think the name Vir is nice.  

[whitemerlot]

I would assume it rhymes with fur. I would still use it.

[pitterwoo]

This is not an excessively "weird" name at all. As someone who has an ethnic name that is pronounced wrong 99.8% of the time I would tell you if I thought it would be a problem.

If anything he may get asked the origin of the name and where he/you his parents are from. Don't know if that would bother you at all. I sometimes get asked that when people are trying to figure out what kind of name I have and the answer "Pennsylvania" isn't what they expected.

[Deleted]

Vir is a great name and I love the meaning, and I pronounce it "veer".

Your friend is being lame.

[DotAndBuzz]

I think there's always the possibility of mispronunciation of any name that isn't a "typical" American/Western name. And even then, parents can choose different variations that throw people off. Like, I went to school with a girl named Dina, pronounced Die-nah. She was constantly correcting people calling her Deena and Diana. Heck, my name is super straightforward, and I still get random variations from time to time.

Vir doesn't strike me as all that difficult, and I read it as you described the correct pronunciation. I think it will be fine. Congrats and good luck!

[BaliHai]

Another vote for ignoring the asshole friend. Vir is a nice name, and if you love it, that's all that matters.

[alicenelson]

Yep. Instantly pronounced it "Veer" in my head when I read your OP. Go for it!

[speckledfrog]

I also thought of the V/W issue, but as a native English speaker I would have said Veer. It is possible that someone, somewhere down the line will call him weird, but kids can make fun of anything. I don't think they will automatically jump to weird from Vir.

[cville]

It may be mispronounced as "vur" sometimes, but I can't ever imagine anyone saying "weird." And I think "veer" is natural.

[pinkpinot]

My husband has a very unique, difficult to pronounce name so I understand your concern. First, your friend is a jerk! Who says that to someone? Second, my H was teased about his name in grade school HOWEVER rest assured his friend Jason and Bruce also had some really ridiculous nicknames that rhymed with their names as well. So basically kids are just jerks and will make fun of anything.

[pinkpinot]

Someone at the store yesterday asked me what my son's name was (he's 11 months) and when I told her, she wrinkled her nose and said "ew. Did you name him after a hotel?"

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Mar 8, 2014 10:43:07 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

Someone at the store yesterday asked me what my son's name was (he's 11 months) and when I told her, she wrinkled her nose and said "ew. Did you name him after a hotel?"

"Why yes, that's where he was conceived!" (Brightly)

[pinkpinot]

Mar 8, 2014 10:53:27 GMT -5 @damnation said:

Mar 8, 2014 10:43:07 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

Someone at the store yesterday asked me what my son's name was (he's 11 months) and when I told her, she wrinkled her nose and said "ew. Did you name him after a hotel?"

"Why yes, that's where he was conceived!" (Brightly)

I really, really wish I would have had this comeback. 

[janegold]

I know in some Indian dialects, the "w" and "v" sounds are similar ( example, pronunciation of "Diwali") but here in the US, I don't think you will have issues with that at all. Vir sounds nice; I like it.

[pinkpinot]

Mar 8, 2014 10:57:28 GMT -5 Que? said:

Mar 8, 2014 10:43:07 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

Someone at the store yesterday asked me what my son's name was (he's 11 months) and when I told her, she wrinkled her nose and said "ew. Did you name him after a hotel?"

I'm trying to think of your son's name. Hilton? Raddisson?

Weston

[aprilsails]

Mar 8, 2014 11:05:00 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

Mar 8, 2014 10:57:28 GMT -5 Que? said:

I'm trying to think of your son's name. Hilton? Raddisson?

Weston

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to name my future son Hilton as that is my most wonderful Great Uncle's name who I love so much. However, DH is adamantly against it due to the hotel chain and Paris Hilton so it's a no go. I may sneak it in as a middle name if I have a chance.

Weston is really nice.

[Deleted]

Nobody will "mispronounce" it "weird."

They will just call him that if he is.

[pinkpinot]

Mar 8, 2014 11:07:57 GMT -5 aprilsails said:

Mar 8, 2014 11:05:00 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

Weston

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to name my future son Hilton as that is my most wonderful Great Uncle's name who I love so much. However, DH is adamantly against it due to the hotel chain and Paris Hilton so it's a no go. I may sneak it in as a middle name if I have a chance.

Weston is really nice.

I really like Hilton as a first name! All my top boy name picks were generally used as last names but I liked them as first names.