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| Wed, 10-25-2006 - 1:29pm |
Spelling Help?
- Caitlin
- Caitlyn
- Catelin
- Catelyn
- Kaitlin
- Kaitlyn
- Katelin
- Katelyn
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I voted for Caitlin, but Katelyn would be my second choice. I think it depends what kind of feel you want.
Stephanie
Well, it kind of depends on what you like about the name ...
Authentic = Caitlin
I voted for Caitlin (love it, btw). If you want the most "authentic" version, this is your best bet -- even assuming you'll still be using the Americanized pronunciation.
Most common/familiar = Kaitlyn
If you'd prefer a K spelling and want to avoid too many hassles, Kaitlyn is the most common (we chose this form for our oldest dd because the K gave her the same initials as mine, and this is the most popular spelling by far).
Honoring Kate+Lyn = Katelyn
If, you're using the name to honor a Kate and Lyn(n), Katelyn would fit the bill. Otherwise, I'd stick with either Caitlin or Kaitlyn.
Here are the numbers, if you're interested:
Caitlin 193
Caitlyn 181
Kaitlin 317
Kaitlyn 34
Kaitlynn 470
Katelin 979
Katelyn 58
Katelynn 296
The Catelin and Catelyn spellings aren't even in the top 1000, so I'd avoid them completely. They would be almost guaranteed to be spelled wrong, KWIM?
HTH
~Kelli
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Thanks! I actually don't "truly love it" but DH does. He originally wanted Caitlin, but I think I like it better with a K.
Plus, he wants to call her Katie, and I think Cate or Catie look kind of odd.
The last problem is that we all have J middle names, and I'm CJ already so I'd prefer she had other initials.. (he wants her MN to be Joy). If we choose this name, I was leaning towards Kaitlyn, but I wanted to see what others thought.