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Setanta: naming a child

  • 06-12-2015 10:42pm
    #1
    AvonEnniskerry
    Registered Users Posts: 354 ✭✭


    So I'm not sure where to post this. I wanted to know what peoples thoughts were in naming a child Setanta.
    Myself and my husband are clashing with the name, he loves it. I on the other hand am not keen.
    Firstly our 2year old will just say Santa!
    Genuine thoughts or experiences with the name please.


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  • #2
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Isnt it a sports channel?

    Honestly, I dont like it. But its a personal thing.


  • #3
    Roselm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 753 ✭✭✭Roselm


    AvonEnniskerry wrote: »
    So I'm not sure where to post this. I wanted to know what peoples thoughts were in naming a child Setanta.
    Myself and my husband are clashing with the name, he loves it. I on the other hand am not keen.
    Firstly our 2year old will just say Santa!
    Genuine thoughts or experiences with the name please.
    There's a "Baby names" thread under the "Pregnant" section of this (Parenting) forum.
    Setanta, I kind of like the SOUND of it but I associate it with Setanta sports and also wonder if people would think it pretentious given its origins re Cuchulainn?


  • #4
    CaraMay
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,652 ✭✭✭CaraMay


    Depends on the surname too. All first names depend on a surname. I know a child called setantA and he's adorable so the name doesn't matter.


  • #5
    Piriz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭Piriz


    i think if your both not in agreement then go back to the drawing board / internet


  • #6
    pwurple
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,449 ✭✭✭✭pwurple


    I think it is one I would rule out because it has been unfortunately zapped by a brand name. Would he call the child Sky Sports Two?


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  • #7
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    The first thing I think of is the tv channel so that alone would be enough to put me off it.


  • #8
    XR3i
    Site Banned Posts: 6,498 ✭✭✭XR3i


    it's a nice name but inappropriate for a child


  • #9
    patsypantaloni
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭patsypantaloni


    eviltwin wrote: »
    The first thing I think of is the tv channel so that alone would be enough to put me off it.

    Or Setanta Insurance which went broke last year leaving a lot of angry customers... OP might be useful to have that as another reason against the name (since you don't like it!) ;-)


  • #10
    Gaygooner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Gaygooner


    No. I wouldn't. Again would you call your child Skye?


  • #11
    XR3i
    Site Banned Posts: 6,498 ✭✭✭XR3i


    Gaygooner wrote: »
    No. I wouldn't. Again would you call your child Skye?


    at least the poor lad will be able to spell skye


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  • #12
    Gaygooner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Gaygooner


    Setanta is easier to spell IMHO


  • #13
    Cortina_MK_IV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭Cortina_MK_IV


    When I see baby name, child name, I wonder how many consider that that baby has to grow up. Our golden rule was will he/she like it. One baby (we deliberated over most) is 21 now and loves her name (so do the others). Choose your child's name well; they choose your nursing home.


  • #14
    exaisle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,675 ✭✭✭exaisle


    Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »
    When I see baby name, child name, I wonder how many consider that that baby has to grow up. Our golden rule was will he/she like it. One baby (we deliberated over most) is 21 now and loves her name (so do the others). Choose your child's name well; they choose your nursing home.

    Yes..I agree....remember that you're naming an adult....not just a child...


  • #15
    Gaygooner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Gaygooner


    That's why I dislike children given baby or pet names

    Katie & Jack two very popular examples

    What's wrong with Catherine & John and call them by the pet names???


  • #16
    frostyjacks
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,951 ✭✭✭frostyjacks


    I like the name, but it's mythological, so I don't think it's appropriate for naming children unless you're fabulously wealthy. It would be like calling your kids Merlin or Odysseus.


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Is Setanta coming out to play?


    I wonder if Setanta is ready for this promotion?


    Do you take this man Setanta to be your lawful wedded husband?



    Well? Now what do you think?


  • #18
    XR3i
    Site Banned Posts: 6,498 ✭✭✭XR3i


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Is Setanta coming out to play?


    I wonder if Setanta is ready for this promotion?


    Do you take this man Setanta to be your lawful wedded husband?



    Well? Now what do you think?

    good thinking, you could get royalties from setanta sports


  • #19
    Dyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    XR3i wrote: »
    it's a nice name but inappropriate for a child

    So he'll grow into it? :confused:

    Weird


  • #20
    Pink One
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Pink One


    I actually love it and I would associate it with the mythical legend and not the TV station. I used to teach a little boy called Setanta and it suited him so much but there were four brothers in his family and they all had strong Irish names. I do love it and associate it with strength and courage! I did love that little boy so maybe I'm bias too :)


  • #21
    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭testicle


    If your surname is O'hAilpín or Sports then go for it.


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  • #22
    LeinsterDub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,229 ✭✭✭LeinsterDub


    AvonEnniskerry wrote: »
    Firstly our 2year old will just say Santa!

    As they'll be 2 forever and unable to pronounce words for the next 80 odd years . I'd base a life long decisions on what they can or can not pronounce at this given moment


  • #23
    AvonEnniskerry
    Registered Users Posts: 354 ✭✭AvonEnniskerry


    Some great posts there. In fairness I'm all for unusual names... Though i just don't like Setanta for my child. My husband really wants it which is why I said I'd see what others thought. Hate old names (Agnes) on children and stupid names (Bunny) on adults.


  • #24
    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭testicle


    frostyjacks wrote: »
    I like the name, but it's mythological, so I don't think it's appropriate for naming children unless you're fabulously wealthy. It would be like calling your kids Merlin or Odysseus.

    Maeve? Deirdre? Grainne? Fionn? etc etc. All mythological names...


  • #25
    XR3i
    Site Banned Posts: 6,498 ✭✭✭XR3i


    Gaygooner wrote: »
    That's why I dislike children given baby or pet names

    Katie & Jack two very popular examples

    What's wrong with Catherine & John and call them by the pet names???

    katie is a beautiful name, good suggestion


  • #26
    XR3i
    Site Banned Posts: 6,498 ✭✭✭XR3i


    testicle wrote: »
    If your surname is O'hAilpín or Sports then go for it.

    great hurling names


  • #27
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    When I saw the thread title without the context of the forum it was in, I though that they (the channel Setanta) had given out a childs name in some capacity without permission not a name, I have ever heard a person called by either.


  • #28
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Ok folks. No problem with opinions but leave the smart remarks at the door please.


  • #29
    Balmed Out
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,721 ✭✭✭Balmed Out


    Actually really ike the name, always wandered why it's not more popular.


  • #30
    salmocab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,409 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    Its not an awful name at all but its a bit of a mouthful if you have to shout it, what will it get shortened to as other kids won't call him by his full name for too long, Set?, Tanta?


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  • #31
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I think it's a gorgeous strong Irish name.

    Unfortunately though, as others have said, it's now a brand name and so I wouldn't choose it myself.


  • #32
    riffmongous
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭riffmongous


    People will find a way to make fun of any name, and if setanta sports is the best they have to work with your kid will be fine, it might even be a positive when the children learn about cuchulainn imo.


  • #33
    BabysCoffee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    It will probably travel better than most Irish names as it is pronounced as it is spelt. I always feel sorry for the Niamhs & Sineads who emigrate and have to search for work with the mad unpronounceable names on their CV


  • #34
    Balmed Out
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,721 ✭✭✭Balmed Out


    Setanta tv isn't a reason to drop the name. Ten years time it mightent even be around. Dave tv hardly affects all the Dave's out there.
    From an early age every child in Ireland hears the story and associates setanta as a name.

    As for names being hard to pronounce abroad, I have one and its always been an icebreaker.


  • #35
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Apparently Eir have bought Setanta Sports so they'll probably change the name.


  • #36
    georgewickstaff
    Registered Users Posts: 360 ✭✭georgewickstaff


    Some people probably like Frodo, Gandalf or Darth Vader too. Doesn't mean you should call a poor unfortunate child by that name. It's quite simple, you both have to agree on the name and you have already posted twice that you don't like it. Get a cat, dog or Goldfish and call it Setanta?


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  • #37
    screamer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,172 ✭✭✭screamer


    I understand the history of this name but sorry it's a God awful affliction to give a child. TBH I always think it's a very pretentious name. Use it as a 2nd name of you must but as a first name it's a no from me.


  • #38
    ectoraige
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,100 ✭✭✭ectoraige


    I love the name Setanta, and Eir is buying Setanta Sports so don't worry about that, unless you were considering Eir as a middle name.


  • #39
    Casm85
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Casm85


    At the end of the day it has to be your choice. It's a nice strong name but I definitely associate it with the tv channel but that's not to say you still will in years to come.


  • #40
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cork sportsperson named Setanta so before the TV station it was well known down here. Wouldn't think it overly remarkable really, I'd sooner be called Setanta than Noah for example but wouldn't really fancy it.

    As mentioned by afew, if you both aren't 100% happy than move on to more ideas.


  • #41
    Ursus Horribilis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,168 ✭✭✭Ursus Horribilis


    I don't like it either. It's a good name for an Irish Wolfhound or Red Setter though. Anyway if you don't like the name that should be the end of the matter.


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  • #42
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,968 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    I like it but my husband did not.


  • #43
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,805 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Awful name, would get serious jip because of the sports channel.


  • #44
    Sunny Dayz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭Sunny Dayz


    I think when you are choosing your child's name it has to be something you are both unanimous about. If even one of you isn't sure (I'm guessing you aren't) then don't go for it. Once you decide on your child's name, you can't go back on it so you both have to be 100% behind it.


    Personally I love Irish names, my own son has one. I do like the name Setanta and I think if the sports channel wasn't so prominent it would be seen by more people as being more favourable. But aside from that the name does lend itself to being mis-spelt and mis-pronounced.


  • #45
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    I kept horses when i was younger and there was a beautiful Irish Sports Horse called Setanta at my stables - as a name for a large animal, I think its really strong.

    As for on a child, i think it would be character building ;)

    A slightly unusual name is no harm. For example I spent much of my youth complaining to my parents that my name was too common, and could they not have been a bit more original. When I started college, there were 6 girls in my class (of 41, about half of which were male) with the same name, and it was extremely annoying and confusing.

    However, I think you should hold out for a name you can both agree on without reservation.


  • #46
    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,505 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    Yup, we had a Setanta horse too. Magnificent animal. I'm from Cork so am used to Setanta as a child's name, but don't know if I'd name a child it.


  • #47
    afkasurfjunkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 780 ✭✭✭afkasurfjunkie


    Amanda Brunker has a Setanta. That was enough to put me off.


  • #48
    tinkerbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,423 ✭✭✭tinkerbell


    No no and no. It's an awful name.


  • #49
    Novella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,713 ✭✭✭✭Novella


    I think it's a beautiful name.


  • #50
    Qualitymark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Qualitymark


    I like it. Would you pronounce it with a sh or an s sound - I've heard both?

    As for it being "unusual", I've worked in one single office with an Éibhear, an Eimear, a couple of Endas (male and female), a Macdara, a Séadhna…


  • #51
    lazygal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,644 ✭✭✭✭lazygal


    tinkerbell wrote: »
    No no and no. It's an awful name.

    Ah come on. There's people reading this who might have the name. I personally don't like Irish names (even though I have one myself) and would never pick one for my children. But its more of a concern that one of the parents doesn't like it than a stranger not liking it.

    As an aside, I never heard of the name until someone I know called one of their children Setanta, even though I remember doing the myths and legends stuff in school.


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