BG3 Fans, We've Been Pronouncing Astarion's Name Wrong
A new Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion audiobook sample gave fans their first-ever chance to hear Astarion's surname spoken aloud. We're now confused
For over 236 hours of voice acting in Baldur's Gate 3, no character ever verbally utters Astarion's full name. The dedicated fan community has spent the past three years meticulously examining "Ancunín" etched on Astarion's gravestone. However, the exact pronunciation remained a mystery to many, with estimates ranging around "an-KYU-nin."
This week, the internet was startled by a sample from the new tie-in audiobook, Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, which provided the first official hearing of Astarion's name through the actor's voice. Neil Newbon, the voice behind Astarion, delivered the name in a manner that surprised everyone. Contrary to the widely accepted pronunciation, Neil revealed that the correct way to say Ancunín is "an-soo-neen."
The news has sparked a heated debate within the gaming community. Opinions are sharply divided, with some embracing the new information and others respectfully adhering to the name they've collectively pronounced since 2023.
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