Which spelling do you prefer (and why, if you want to share in the comments).

kelnyc

MN is Irene (for my grandmother), and sister is Serafina Marie. TIA!

plunderb

Prefer Juliet. Extra letters don't add much besides frilliness.

capulet

My name is Juliet, so I'm biased. I much prefer the elegant simplicity of the shorter spelling.

kelnyc

I prefer it, too. But it is starting to sound like it needs to be the longer spelling for my husband to be on board.

kelnyc

@capulet your sn now makes perfect sense.  

capulet

kelnyc said:

I prefer it, too. But it is starting to sound like it needs to be the longer spelling for my husband to be on board.

He's not the one who will have to write it out his whole life. I mean, it's only two letters, but over time it adds up. Tell him a real life Juliet says Juliet is way better. I love Irene!

Coconuthead

I prefer Juliette. I feel that the different spellings have different pronunciations and Juliette has more of an emphasis on the ette sound, which I like. I also feel that the Juliette spelling creates a little distance from the Romeo and Juliet connection. Lastly, I like the way Serafina and Juliette look together. Good luck with your decision, a nice name either way!

kelnyc

Thank you! I actually like the R&J reference (personal meaning for me), which is why it was my preference, and I also like the accent on the first syllable better... but I do agree that Juliette looks nice with Serafina. This is a tough one!

alohamora

I like Juliet because it looks cleaner.  Juliet Irene is just gorgeous.

firsttimeauntie

I like Juliet best becasue it's short and simple. I think the extra letters are unnecessary. Also, that's the way I would automatically spell it

kelnyc

You guuuuys. How do I get him to see it my way??

queenbone

I voted for Juliet, I like the literary reference.

MandMLeona

An idea to get him on board with the other spelling:  suggest Juliette reminds you too much of smurfette?

ginger1228

Tell him to say it and see if he pronounces it JU-liet or Juli-ETTE.
I would say most prople pronounce it the first way, so hopefully he does too! Then you can point out that they're two different names.

Warning: this could backfire. I take no responsibility if he says Juli-ETTE.

theholmanherd

I pronounce it the same either way, but I prefer Juliet because of "Romeo and Juliet". It seems to be more traditional.

llambrose

My daughter's name is Chloe Juliet, I prefer that spelling because of the literary reference and the "cleaner" look.

ashiscute

Juliet looks so much nicer.  Juliette is frilly.  I adore Juliet Irene!

MRads

Juliet, duh. And send him my way. I love Juliet Irene.

kelnyc

MandMLeona said:

An idea to get him on board with the other spelling:  suggest Juliette reminds you too much of smurfette?

That could actually work, LOL!