First name Teify = Taffy?

[rootsfinder]

Hello

I'm curious about the Welsh first name Teify -- how common is it? How would it be pronounced or written phonetically?

Cheers!

[davierj]

Hi, I don't think it's all that common but I'm open to correction.   It probably comes from the name of the river Teify which flows through Cardigan (Welsh name Aberteifi - the mouth of the Teifi).   Pronunciation is T I (as in eye) V E (as in see).   That is TIVEE with the accent on the 1st syllable.   Hope that's clear, it seem's very complicated for a short word 
Cheers Dave

[Romilly]

Hi Rootsfinder,

I think that its a name thats gone out of favour in recent generations. I've noticed it on the Censuses for Wales a few times though.

Here's a lovely link to a Teify  talking about his memories:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/walesonair/database/oldminers.shtml

Best Wishes, Romilly.

[Bethan]

Hi Rootfinder, in the Rhondda Teify is quite a common name amongst the older generation, it is usually the shortened version of TEIFFION when it is a mans name
but I also know a few older ladies that are called Teify.
Best Regards Bethan

[rootsfinder]

Anyone know if it could also be changed to Taffy? Thanks for the responses, everyone!

[Bethan]

Dear Rootsfinder, the nickname Taffy comes from the river Taff and is given to most Welsh people who venture across the border into England, I don't know if it would be considered politically correct these days, it is like calling someone from Scotland  Jock, or an Irishman Mick or Paddy,
Regards Bethan

[davierj]

What does one call an Englishman, apart from the obvious  ?
Cheers Dave

[carrielovesfanta]

aren't we "poms" in Australia?

[davierj]

I think the Aussies use 'pom' for all Brits.   I am told that the term came into use because Brits were always eating apples.   From the French pomme!   Very cultured that.
Cheers Dave