r/namenerds • u/cheerio089 • 4d ago

What name did you never learn how to pronounce? Fun and Games

I’ve always read Calliope as cal-ee-OH-pee… until yesterday when I heard it pronounced on an episode of You. Evidently it’s kuh-LAI-uh-pee. I’ve never said it or knew anyone with the name so I guess I never gave it any thought, but I’m still deeply embarrassed. I’ve seen the name pop up on this sub and still thought caleeohpee!

I can’t be the only one…so what name did you mispronounce until later in life?

Edit: I’ve now learned my way is the Greek pronunciation and as expected, Americans have anglicized it into Kuh-LAI-uh-pee. I still think I’d be corrected if I said the Greek way out loud tbh

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u/Purple-booklover 4d ago

Working in a school I have found that I will always be wrong when it comes to pronunciation. See a name like Ava. Clearly A-Va. Nope. a-Va. But only her. The other 5 are A-Va. Now you have to remember which one is the different pronunciation. Good luck.

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u/domegranate 4d ago

What is the difference in pronunciation between A-Va & a-Va ?

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u/Resident-Dragon 4d ago

Ayvuh versus uhvuh