Alicia - Spelling?

JaqiDec04

We really like the name Alicia (pronounced A-leesh-a).

However, there is some debate on how to spell it. I like the spelling for Alicia, but am afraid that some people will pronounce it A-lee-see-a, especially DH's Hispanic family. So while I can correct the in-laws, I'm worried that her name will constantly be mispronounced because she's growing up in a town that is 50/50 Hispanic.

So opinions, will most people pronounce it correctly? Would it bother you if they did? Should we change the spelling to Alisha?

EwokofEndor

If there is a heavy hispanic influence in your town, it will constantly be pronounced Alicia (A-lee-see-a), so if you really want to avoid it, change the spelling.

HadleyS

If you wouldn't have said anything about the Hispanic community, I would have said that Alicia would be fine.

But since you did, I would go with Alisha.  

Either way, some people might still try to make it that A-lee-see-a pronunciation just because of the make up of the community.

still_a_bride

I would never think of anyone pronouncing this name wrong, but you know more about your community and the Hispanic pronunciations than I do!  I don't see a problem with spelling it Alisha, I think it's a legitimate spelling of the name.  I would do that if I were you to avoid confusion in your family and community.

KristenRizz

i know someone else who spells is Alesha but i do like Alicia alot better.

Jenn0810

I know a girl named Alicia (A-lee-see-uh)...so I think that pronunciation is pretty set with most people.

If you spell it Alisha some may pronounce it Uh-Lish-uh but my SIL's pronounces hers uh-lee-shuh. I always pronounced it incorrectly when I first met her. It would be more understandable to people with the /sh/ in there rather than the /c/.  

LMS05

I know an Alescia who pronounces it the way you want. I would just go with Alicia though.

anna7602

I am Hispanic and would never pronounce this name (which happens to be my sister's name) the way you spelled it phonetically. If you really want it to have an "sh" sound and are surrounded by Hispanics, then consider a different spelling. Personally, I think the Spanish pronunciation sounds quite nice.

mayowife

My name is Alicia. It's pronounced A-leesh-a. My mother's side of the family is Hispanic, but they've always pronounced my name correctly. I was named after my mother's mother and I believe she pronounced it A-lee-see-a, but my parents chose the American pronunciation for me.

I think that it's Alisha would be more likely to be mispronounced (A-lish-a).

I think you should stick with Alicia!

Gwyneddlesliegrace

My cousin is Uh-Lish-uh, and its spelled Alicia. Growing up she was ALWAYS mistaken for A-lee-sha. We lived in similar place that you are describing. I don't think she ever got A-lee-se-a so I think you'll be ok.

wishin&hopin2008

Alicia- I am not a fan of the other spelling.

ah&gg08

My name is Alicia.  Where I work there are a lot of hispanic people that work out in the plant.  Most of them that I talk to pronounce it A-lee-see-a, but people that work with me in the office and my customers (that are not hispanic) pronounce it like I do A-leesh-a.  So if you are worried about your DH's hispanic family pronouncing it wrong then you will need to change the spelling.  It dosen't bother me that hispanic's pronounce it different because I know to them that is how it is supposed to be.