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8th March 10, 06:48 PM
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 Originally Posted by The Scotsman
Hi Chelsea. The Gaelic form of the name Cary is Ciardha, a derrivitive of Ciar, meaning "dark" (especially appropriate for someone who is dark haired). The Gaelic form of Lynn is spelled Linn and means "waterfall"
Actually, I think a closer translation of "linn" is "pool" as in Dark (or Black) Pool, or Dublin.
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8th March 10, 09:56 PM
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Kirowyn, I am sure I am messing up the spelling, is welsh for a white goddess or something like that. I saw a friend this weekend and her daughter was named Kirowyn. She had to explain how to pronounce her name and the background behind it.
I thought it was very musical and a great name!
Julie
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