How Do You Spell This Name?
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How Do You Spell This Name?
| Sat, 10-14-2006 - 3:28pm |
Dh and I really like the name 'STEF-ehn' but I'm going crazy with the spelling. I'm not sure how to spell it to get the pronunciation I want. I don't want it pronounced 'stef-FAHN', I read that Stefan is pronounced this way. I originally wanted the Stephan spelling but I'm told it could get mixed up and he could be called Steven, which I really don't want. So, my question is how would you spell it? Do you know anyone with this name and how do they spell it? These are my options -
Stefan
Steffan
Stephan
Stefen
Steffen
TIA!
Terra.
TTC#3

Thanks Annie. Any kind of input right now is appreciated. I'm very open to suggestions on the spelling of this name. :)
Terra.
TTC#3
I think the Steffen spelling is the best to get the pronunciation you want.
Stefan would be the primary spelling of the name you are seeking, a name I've always liked! Strong and not often heard here.
Later,
Ginger
Ginger
But isn't Stefan pronounced 'stef-FAHN' or through me eyes a better explanation in typing might be 'stef-FAWN'? This pronunciation is not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for 'STEF-en'. It seems like the majority thinks Steffen would be my best bet. And it was nice to know that Annie knows someone with it spelt this way so I know this spelling is out there. WDYT of this spelling?
Terra.
TTC#3
I agree with several others that Steffen is most likely to give you the correct pronuncation. If this is a middle name that won't get used as much, I'd go for whichever spelling looks nicest to you. (I personally prefer Stefan.) But Steffen is really the way to go if you want to guarantee the right pronunciation, IMO.
Stefan can go either way, I think -- ste-FAHN or STEFF-en. And Steffan would make me unsure as well.
Stephan would probably get confused with Stephen and pronounced like Steven.
And Stefen just leaves me a little uncertain, too. It makes me more likely to say STEFF-en, but I'm not confident when I say it. Not like I would be with Steffen.
HTH!
Stephanie
Thanks. It would be for a first name. We're leaning towards Steffen. :)
Terra.