The most mispronounced Irish names in America  Having an Irish
name in the US is an experience unto itself! There's the gradual
acceptance that many people you meet - from new friends to the
fine barristas at Starbucks - will have no idea how to spell or
pronounce your name. There's the patience you learn to muster as
you repeat your name slowly for the umpteenth time. There's the
rare moment of sheer exultation when you encounter someone who
gets your name right on the first go, or an Irish speaker who
doesn't give it a second thought.   Why do some Americans have
such a hard time with Irish names? It's often the double vowel
that catches out many people when they try to pronounce Gaelic
names. Sometimes the triple vowel, as in “Caoimhe,” completely
stumps them.  [Read more: The top 10 Irish language names for
girls]  Here’s a list of the top ten tongue twisting Irish names
- and a guide on how to pronounce them:   1. Caoimhe  Meaning
“gentle in Gaelic. Pronounced “Kweeva”, not “Cam-he”.  2.
Siobhan  Very co