Thoughts on Graham/Graeme

jessicasuzann

I've always liked the name Graham for a DS. DH prefers the spelling Graeme, which is pronounced the same way. What are your thoughts on the name, and the versions of spellings? (MN would be Richard, a family name to honor the great-grandfather.)

MamaMandaW

Graham

Graeme hurts me eyes

AwBeth

love Graham!  Graeme, even though it's a "traditional" spelling just looks weird to me.  I think people would do a double take on the spelling.  I also think it looks a little feminine. 

forensicmama

I love the name Graham! I would never use the spelling Graeme, no matter how legitimate it is. It looks like Grame.

srashell

Love Graham!

juliane2004

MamaMandaW:

Graham

Graeme hurts me eyes

This. And it makes me want to add an "eeee" sound in there.

shannm

I love the spelling Graeme.

HannahO28

I don't think people will know how to pronounce the traditional Grame. I like the name though. I think it works well on a little boy and a grown man. Spell it Graham and go for it!

BlindysWife

Graham was in the top 3 when we named our little guy-- I love it.

fraglette

I don't have a preference on spelling but I do really like the name.

jlsimon56

I like the name too.  I think I like Graeme slightly over Graham just so the association to the cracker isn't so instant....but really, either is nice.