Riis or Reese spelling?

kristinrvb21

For our little girl on the way. Riis is a family name from Sweden. Ia the spelling too off? Elizabeth is the middle name either way. What do you think?

mommamathews3719

Please please Reese. Riis?

I'mAcrossThePond

mommamathews3719:

Please please Reese. Riis?

Normally I'd totally agree that Reese is the way to go, however, Riis isn't horrific because it is a Scandinavian name and they are Swedish. It'd be different if they weren't Swedish. 

I actually am kinda leaning toward Riis to honor your background (as long as your Swedish side isn't too far removed -- if it's your parents - great...if it's your great, great, great, great grandmother - then I'd stick to the Anglicanized Reese.

MaryYVR

I'mAcrossThePond:

mommamathews3719:

Please please Reese. Riis?

Normally I'd totally agree that Reese is the way to go, however, Riis isn't horrific because it is a Scandinavian name and they are Swedish. It'd be different if they weren't Swedish. 

I actually am kinda leaning toward Riis to honor your background (as long as your Swedish side isn't too far removed -- if it's your parents - great...if it's your great, great, great, great grandmother - then I'd stick to the Anglicanized Reese.

sunnyday016

I'mAcrossThePond:

mommamathews3719:

Please please Reese. Riis?

Normally I'd totally agree that Reese is the way to go, however, Riis isn't horrific because it is a Scandinavian name and they are Swedish. It'd be different if they weren't Swedish. 

I actually am kinda leaning toward Riis to honor your background (as long as your Swedish side isn't too far removed -- if it's your parents - great...if it's your great, great, great, great grandmother - then I'd stick to the Anglicanized Reese.

I agree. 

aliciaa10

Unless you actually live in Sweden I'd spell it Reese. I feel sorry for all the kids of the next generation walking around having to explain that their great-great-great-WTF-ever was Swedish/Irish/Scottish, so their parents felt like giving them the original spelling in an attempt to be creative.

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I would do Reese.  But I am the type of person who will sacrifice cultural significance in order to make it easier for my child.  Eg: We spelled Katherine the most common way instead of the traditional Irish way because our last name is so crazy already.

lilygirl

aliciaa10:

Unless you actually live in Sweden I'd spell it Reese. I feel sorry for all the kids of the next generation walking around having to explain that their great-great-great-WTF-ever was Swedish/Irish/Scottish, so their parents felt like giving them the original spelling in an attempt to be creative.

I agree. Make it easy for the kiddo.

Califragilistic1

When I first saw Riis I didnt even know how to go about pronouncing it until I read the post. It is just setting up your girl for a lifetime of confusion on other peoples parts. Go with Reise if you NEED an I in there but I think Reese is beautiful and perfect

Under.the.Rose

I think spelling it Reese will cause the least frustration for her growing up. However, I've seen the name spelled Ris and Rhys before too... never Riis.

FemmeNat01

Most definitely, Reese. Even though Riis is the Swedish spelling, it is way too off.

macchiatto

I'd go with Reese; I think Riis will be too confusing and will get mispronounced "Rice" or "Huh?" I'd just make it easier for the LO unless you live in Sweden, or possibly if you and your H are from there rather than, as others mentioned, a more removed connection.

melissar617

I'mAcrossThePond:

mommamathews3719:

Please please Reese. Riis?

Normally I'd totally agree that Reese is the way to go, however, Riis isn't horrific because it is a Scandinavian name and they are Swedish. It'd be different if they weren't Swedish. 

I actually am kinda leaning toward Riis to honor your background (as long as your Swedish side isn't too far removed -- if it's your parents - great...if it's your great, great, great, great grandmother - then I'd stick to the Anglicanized Reese.

 

KoalaBear103

Reese

HappyMrsK

aliciaa10:

Unless you actually live in Sweden I'd spell it Reese. I feel sorry for all the kids of the next generation walking around having to explain that their great-great-great-WTF-ever was Swedish/Irish/Scottish, so their parents felt like giving them the original spelling in an attempt to be creative.

I disagree. Riis is still easy to pronounce and I think using the cultural spelling isn't being "creative" as it's honoring one's culture. Now if they were not Swedish that would be weird. I might consider using the bastardized American spellings of a cultural name if it were difficult to figure out how to pronounce but I think Riis is still easy enough to pronounce. I say go for it.

E3A7AGGIE

Reese.

KeriMichaelMarie

Reese

aliciaa10

HappyMrsK:

aliciaa10:

Unless you actually live in Sweden I'd spell it Reese. I feel sorry for all the kids of the next generation walking around having to explain that their great-great-great-WTF-ever was Swedish/Irish/Scottish, so their parents felt like giving them the original spelling in an attempt to be creative.

I disagree. Riis is still easy to pronounce and I think using the cultural spelling isn't being "creative" as it's honoring one's culture. Now if they were not Swedish that would be weird. I might consider using the bastardized American spellings of a cultural name if it were difficult to figure out how to pronounce but I think Riis is still easy enough to pronounce. I say go for it.

I never said it wasn't pronouncable. But if your family hasn't lived there in 300 years it's no longer your culture. It makes you an American mutt* digging at straws to defend your attempt to be creative.

*no offence to any American mutts, I happen to be one

AndLyn

I like that Riis is a family name, but the spelling is a little difficult if you're not familiar with Swedish names. I think Reese would be easier.

MaddysMama07

Definitely Reese! I love the name, btw. We were debating between Reese Elisabeth and Elise Katherine.

nikiz628

If I saw the name Riis I would have no idea how to pronounce it. Reese is a better choice. Reece works too but someone could pronounce it like the candy.

 

caligurl37

I personally would be stumped by the traditional spelling but aside from that I really like the name. If you are of Swedish descent and want to go with the traditional spelling I say go for it. Folks like me will just have to learn the correct pronunciation.

forensicmama

Reese!

jaymicans

Reese Elizabeth looks prettier spelled out! 

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If Riis is meaningful (a family name and you are using it to honor someone), absolutely. I love cool family names and I think it is nicer than Reese, which reminds of chocolate and peanut butter.