Would you spell a name traditionally,...
Find a Conversation
Would you spell a name traditionally,...
| Sun, 01-14-2007 - 2:46am |
Would you spell a name traditionally, or do you prefer unique spellings?
- I always choose the most traditional spelling.
- I usually prefer unique ways to spell a name.
- The more different the spelling of a name, the better!
You will be able to change your vote.

I was just curious to see where everyone here stands on the spelling of names. I've been seeing more and more classic names spelt untraditionally (not sure that's a word) lately. I even saw Jacob spelt Jaykub in our local paper's birth announcements a few months back.
So, what do you think?
If you had done in this in a regular post rather than a poll, you would have heard some very strong opinions on it. Most people on this board, myself included, HATE misspelled names. They look ridiculous to be blunt about it, and very unclassy.
-Nikki
My kids have uncommon names, but the common spelling for them
I usually prefer traditional spellings but I make some exceptions.
Hope this makes sense,
Jeana
Jeana
I generally prefer traditional spellings, although as I believe Jazz pointed out, sometimes there are a number of spellings considered correct. Catherine/Katherine or Stephen/Steven, for example, are simply a matter of preference. Common Anglicizations of foreign spellings are also fine, as long as they're commonly-accepted, recognized spellings. For example, while I love Niamh, I can see why some might want to use a more Anglicized form like Neve to convey the correct pronunciation. Even in my own life, although I actually prefer Caitlin spelled this way, I let my dh talk me into Kaitlyn for our oldest dd because it is the most common spelling in the US and would also give her the same initials as mine. However, Neve and Kaitlyn are commonly-recognized Anglicizations. Neeyv and Kaytlynn are not. ;)
Like Jadon and Jaidynn or Emily and Emmaleigh, they simply don't even resemble the names they are supposed to represent, even though they're still pronounced (often MISpronounced, according to simple rules of grammar LOL) the same and really not unique or different in the least. They just look ridiculous and come across as ignorant and confusing.
So basically, while there is often more than one traditional spelling of a given name, there is a line. ;)
~Kelli
Powered by CGISpy.com
I like traditional spellings, but tend to choose untradtional names. Some names there are several traditional spellings and none of those bother me, but don't like for myself names with extra letters or made up spellings. (as a teacher these were the hardest for me to say and remember ie Mellisa)
Just my two cents.
Kimberly
mom of Chase, Spencer, Mattea, Eliya and Wyatt