How do you pronounce the names of their children - Aoife, six, and son Tadhg, three? Tadhg means “poet” and Aoife means “beauty” so they are truly lovely names.

A recent study in the UK found that people there had greatest difficulty in pronouncing certain Irish names, as well as Kyiv (capital of Ukraine). Hardest of all to pronounce was the name “Aoife”.

KIDS are back in the classroom for a new school year, and this often means a new teacher reading their name off their ...

So, according to a recent report by casino company Slotbox, the name Aoife is among the most unpronounceable words for British people. People who can presumably say ‘Eva’ with ease, but not ...

A study has revealed the top words that Brits can't pronounce Credit: Getty It found out that the name ‘Aoife’, a feminine name that originated in Ireland, is what Brits struggle with ...

The pronunciation of Irish names and foreign foods are the most difficult for us Study found 'how to pronounce Aoife' was searched on Google 111,000 times ...

Aoife, pronounced 'ee-fa' and originating in Ireland, saw more than 9,000 searches a month, quickly followed by fellow name Saoirse (seer-sha) with 7,000 hits.

Four traditional Irish girl names were ranked among the top ten words that are most mispronounced by British people. Aoife, Saoirse, Niamh, and Siobhan all prove tricky to British people.

Merriam-Webster has managed to provoke Irish speakers on social media, after asking users about the pronunciation of a name. The dictionary publisher took to social media to ask those on X 'what ...