Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn

Mearl-wib Blow-fis-win.

It's not really Celtic, but it all Roegadyn names are inspired by Celtic syllables I believe, much like how Elvaan in XI were kinda french-ish.

This will explains everything about Roegadyn's naming pattern
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post259086

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Originally Posted by Chardrizard

This will explains everything about Roegadyn's naming pattern
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post259086

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That's helpful thanks, doesn't make them any easier to read though.

Merl (sea) + wyb (wife)
Bloe (blue) + fhis (fish) + wyn (daughter)


So it really is blowfish? lol

You know what's funny? They talk about Roegadyn lore and how their names are formed and then you see a Roegadyn player running around called Sephirothxxcloud, makes it seem a bit pointless lol.

The Japanese pronunciation is "Meruib Bruufiswin". Perhaps that helps.

Blow-his-whatnow?

haha! I am not the only one!!! This happens to me often in games and books I read, especially fantasy books. I generally just come up with something that makes sense in my head and think of it that way.

In this case, I have been thinking of it as Merl-web Blow-Fish-Win lol.

Boobylady?

I know in German 'Bloe' is pronounced like 'blay' (it's the start of my family name so personal experience lol) and the Japanese like to play with German names and words.

So with the name Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn, I think the last name might be more pronounced:

Blay-fiss-win

or

Blay-hiss-win if the F is silent as some think.

I'm saying the first name pretty much like everyone else is, heehee. :D

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Originally Posted by Akira_Tenshi

I apologise for making a thread just to ask this but it is bugging me especially since I decided to join the Maelstrom. How on earth do you pronounce this name!? I struggle with a few of the names in this game but Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn is by far the worst.

Please if anyone knows I'd be grateful if you could help.

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That name is hella tight.