Reed vs. Reid

Brookie-Cookie · April 2010

I think I have seen it spelled both ways for a boys first name. Right? Which do you prefer. or Read maybe an extra Y for kicks, Ryead? I kid.

Thoughts?

CourtneyRDH · April 2010

Reid looks better to me. I don't know why though.

serwin08 · April 2010

CourtneyRDH:
Reid looks better to me. I don't know why though.

Agree. Looks more put together?? idk what it is i just like it spelled that way better.

CD+AL · April 2010

Reid is a name. Reed is a grassy plant. JMO though. I've seen it both ways.

JDO · April 2010

I've almost always seen it spelled Reid, with the exception of my brother. My grandfather is the last male in the family to carry on the last name Reed, so my mother gave my brother the middle name Reed in honor of my grandfather.

BelleIsa · April 2010

CD+AL:
Reid is a name. Reed is a grassy plant. JMO though. I've seen it both ways.

This.

krissyh21 · April 2010

CourtneyRDH:
Reid looks better to me. I don't know why though.

This. I think it is the double E that throws me off. Reid looks a lot more like a name - if that makes sense?

GatorMrs_Esq · April 2010

Agree with PPs -- I prefer Reid. Nice name!

BethPSU · April 2010

Both variations came from surnames and they are about equally popular. My grandmother's maiden name was Reed and my Father and Brother's middle name is Reed so this spelling was obviously the one we chose. I personally think it looks better, but I've also been seeing it my whole life. Reid is a bit more popular these days. I think it is sort of like having the preference for Sara or Sarah. Everyone has one that they like better.

MrsBraun · April 2010

krissyh21:

CourtneyRDH:
Reid looks better to me. I don't know why though.

This. I think it is the double E that throws me off. Reid looks a lot more like a name - if that makes sense?

Same for me!

laur2534 · April 2010

CD+AL:
Reid is a name. Reed is a grassy plant. JMO though. I've seen it both ways.

This.

NinjaNic · April 2010

I'd vote for Reid. Reed looks kinds wrong

lovemytwoboys · April 2010

I prefer Reid. I have only seen this spelling for the name.

When I see reed, I immediately think of the piece of material you use when playing the clarinet, or other woodwind instrument.

Kimmy1836 · April 2010

Reid.

piper09 · April 2010

I love this name, and prefer the spelling Reid.

sciteach104 · April 2010

Reid

MrsMeMo · April 2010

Reid.

hellomynameisfabulous · April 2010

CD+AL:
Reid is a name. Reed is a grassy plant. JMO though. I've seen it both ways.

This!

tct1219 · April 2010

i've always preferred the spelling reed, not sure why. i guess it's the 'i before e' thing that makes reid look weird to me but they're both common enough that i don't think it would matter which you chose.