There is no "a" in my name

[brynndragon]

I know the lack of vowels is confusing to the non-Welsh, but all native English speakers should know about "sometimes y" (for those who might not be, it acts as "i" in a word that otherwise lacks vowels). As much as I'd like think I could pass as male I really don't, so when I'm standing in front of you there's no excuse for calling me Brian. In written interaction this is even worse - just cut and paste and save yourself the embarrassment.

(This was precipitated by getting an e-mail addressed to "Bryann", replying to an e-mail I signed as "Brynn". Srsly.)

ETA: Just to be clear, my name is pronounced "Brin". In case you weren't sure ;P

Comments

[pezzonovante.livejournal.com]

I have a similar problem with my last name. Everyone assumes that since I'm a Boston area resident, the 'a' sound at the end is just my non-existent accent showing through. And I've had several run-ins where people screw it up in writing as well as in person. How people can see 'Traina' and pronounce it 'Tray-nur' is quite beyond my capacity.

[benndragon.livejournal.com]

Well, they say "warsh" instead of "wash" in parts of Maryland (see comment above) so you might be encountering that accent. But it must get frustrating to say "Traina-with-an-a" and still have them get it wrong because they assume you're referring to the middle of the word. . .

[pezzonovante.livejournal.com]

My usual corrective statement is "it's Italian. It ends with a vowel." It tends to get the point across.