newbie with an info request

[Jayha]

Hey you guys,
I am Jayha. First, let me say that I am pretty sure that I am not Scots ... dammit. I am a southern woman (history was one of my undergrad degrees) who writes multicultural books. One of my trademarks is the detail that I put into my stories. Quite a few of my characters are Scots and one is Irish. As I do not know many individuals who speak Gaelic. I have a few names that I'd like to know the pronunciation of if anyone could assist me. Thank you so much for your time and I've already started reading the links individuals posted about Scottish migration patterns. Fascinating stuff. -Jayha

the names/terms:
Aodhfionn

Coinneach
Eòghan
Beitidh
Stiùbhart

Ùrnaigh (prayer?) ... a man referring to his wife as his prayer...would this be the correct word

a chuisle ... a man referring to his wife as his heart...

Mo Dhachaidh (my home)... would a man referring to a woman as his home use mo or a...


thanks again, jayha

[Jock Scot]

Welcome,from Inverness-shire.

[turpin]

Welcome from Roswell GA. I can't help with the pronunciation, but just hold on, we have several. It's Sunday and things tend to b a bit quieter early on.

[ChattanCat]

from Kansas City

[macneighill]

Hi Jayha

from "Karst Kountry" . . beautiful Central Kentucky

As for the Gaelic pronunciation of said names. I'm still learning Gàidhlig. But, there are some online sources that might be able to assist you with the basic pronunciation. Here is one that might help: http://www.geocities.com/scottishgaelicvic/basic1.htm. Hope it helps some??

[meinfs]

[BEEDEE]

from coastal North Carolina.

Brian

[Kent Frazier]

Hi, Jayha! From San Angelo, Texas.

macneighill: Thanks for that link!

[McFarkus]

from Chicago

[macneighill]

Jayha,
Please bear with me. As I've stated before, I'm still learning "Gàidhlig" (the Scottish version of Gaelic). However, I did go back and review some of my materials and information . . and, this is what I hope you're looking for??

Aodhfionn is pronounced as “Ee-fin or AY-fen” (I’m not sure if there is an anglicized form??). It’s an Irish name that means “white fire”.
Coinneach is pronounced as “kuh-NUHK” (it’s anglicized as Kenneth of Canice). It’s a Scottish name and, means “handsome or good looking”.
Eòghan is pronounced as “YOE-wun” (it’s anglicized usually as Eugene, Owen or Ewan . . and some same Hugh), It is both an Irish and Scottish name and, means “youth”.
Stiùbhart is pronounced as “SHTOO-urt” (it’s anglicized as Stewart or Stuart). It is a Scottish name and, means “caretaker or steward”. It has also been used (on occasion) as a female first name.
Beitidh is pronounced as “BEH-tee” (anglicized as Betsy or Betty). It has several origins: Hebrew, Greek and Gaelic and, means “God is my oath”.

Ùrnaigh it means “prayer” in Gaelic (such as “Freagair m'ùrnaigh, a Dhia”, translated is “Answer my prayer, O Lord”)

a chuisle is actually misspelled. It should be “mo chuisle” (pronounced: “muh kwish-la”), which is Irish for “my pulse”

Mo Dhachaidh . . you’re pretty much on there. It means either “my home” or “our home”