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We wanted a Finnish name for our son that wasn't so common and would sound masculine in English, so names like "Antti" and "Matti" wouldn't do. We chose Kauko.
by rendall 6y ago
We wanted a Finnish name for our son that wasn't so common and would sound masculine in English, so names like "Antti" and "Matti" wouldn't do. We chose Kauko.
- stevekemp 6y agoI was disappointed we couldn't call our boy Myrsky! In our case we wanted a name that would be easy to read/spell/pronounce for Finnish and British people. I think that might have been a stretch too far. Still Oiva is excellent, and works really well for everyone.
- rendall 6y agoOiva is a good name! Yeah, I don't think Myrsky would pass the nimilautakunta! We considered Ukko for a minute, but ... wow, English speakers would definitely have struggles.