Name spelling

Michelle123321

Help we've due in 12 days and have decided on calling our girl Emerson. I know some people think its a boys name but we don't and really like it for a girl. But because of this reason we think we will change the spelling to either Emersyn or Emersen. What do u think? Thanks.

magsugar13

changing the name doesnt make it anymore feminine, it just makes it spelled wrong.

fsumom

magsugar13:

changing the name doesnt make it anymore feminine, it just makes it spelled wrong.

 Yes, this! 

1covejack

Sorry it makes me cringe.

futuremrssmith7

I have to agree that changing the spelling on this name won't really make it more feminine. The literal meaning (like Addison) is masculine, however with Emerson I tend to think more of the electronics brand

I like the name but a slightly more feminine, similar name I like is Ellery or Eleri which means cheerful. 

LemonBlush

Emerson only. The others make it sound like you're trying too hard.

oliversmommy32912

I actually like Emerson for a girl. I like boys names on girls. I would never use a boys name for a girl because I think there are too many gorgeous girls names out there but I don't mind if other people do. I do, however, HATE when they are spelled wrong. Spelling a name incorrectly does not make it more feminine, it just makes it look like the parents didn't know how to spell. My sister has a common girls name that is spelled wrong and she hates it. No one has ever spelled her name correctly who didn't know her well. Ever.

WashingtonQueen

magsugar13:

changing the name doesnt make it anymore feminine, it just makes it spelled wrong.

Joy2611:

You can think it's a girl's name all you want, but when a name literally means "son of Emery," there is no opinion on the subject. If you want to use it, then own it. Spell it correctly. Emerson. The other choices make me cringe.

All of this!!

Lue94

I don't care for crazy spellings of names, but Emerson vs Emersyn doesn't really bother me. I actually think that Emersyn does look more feminine. 

harajukulvrs

I personally kind of like boy names for girls, but I agree that you should just keep the original spelling. If you must change it I think Emersen..... nope nevermind, spelling it out just made it look wrong. Keep Emerson!

anvloveskme

I like Emerson for a girl too, but wouldn't personally use it because it is too trendy for my taste.  But what others said - stick with Emerson, the other spellings just look made up.

snowybride08

Joy2611:

You can think it's a girl's name all you want, but when a name literally means "son of Emery," there is no opinion on the subject. If you want to use it, then own it. Spell it correctly. Emerson. The other choices make me cringe.

Agreed. 

lageorgiapaperie

No no no no no! Do not change the spelling, please! That will just create more headaches for her in the future.

Emerson is just fine as is!! 

blu-eyedwife

Joy2611:

You can think it's a girl's name all you want, but when a name literally means "son of Emery," there is no opinion on the subject. If you want to use it, then own it. Spell it correctly. Emerson. The other choices make me cringe.

Yeah the reason "some people think it's a boy's name" is because it IS a boy's name.  I can call a cow a sheep, but it doesn't change the fact that it's a cow, everyone will know it's a cow, and people are going to look at me like an idiot.

alohamora

guilletskichuk

LemonBlush:

Emerson only. The others make it sound like you're trying too hard.

Yup

indiana101

I love Emerson for a girls name and would love to name a future DD Emerson. I would absolutely stick to the correct spelling though. As for the PP who said 'their is no opinion' - that just sounds ridiculous - ofcourse there is 'opinion' and you seem to have plenty of it!

VTFutureMrs

I like the name spelled Emerson. I definitely would not change it. I know both buys and girls with the name, so I wouldn't worry about it at all. 

annieravensfan528

Emerson is one of those masculine names I like for a girl. I wouldn't change the spelling.

ObLaDi

magsugar13:

changing the name doesnt make it anymore feminine, it just makes it spelled wrong.

I feel like this should be a banner across the top of the BNB.

OP, if you like the name for your daughter, use it, as is. 

Thankful0124

I know I am going to get flamed for saying this but here it goes. I love the name Emerson for a girl. But PLEASE do not spell it any other way. This board is so anti-boy names on girls but yet I never read any person complaining when someone uses Kelly or Ashley for a girl. Those too were once boy names and originated to be boy names. I am tired of seeing the same names brought up for little girls...Caroline, Emma, Kathryn...etc. Sorry getting off my soap box. 

catahoulatte

Just curious, why did you end up vetoing Xanthe?

 

And another vote for the normal spelling of Emerson, btw. Don't dumb it down.

countrywed

MelsaX:

fsumom:

magsugar13:

changing the name doesnt make it anymore feminine, it just makes it spelled wrong.

 Yes, this! 

Agreed.

 

MrsJ723

oliversmommy32912:

Spelling a name incorrectly does not make it more feminine, it just makes it look like the parents didn't know how to spell.

EastCoastBride

Another "please don't change the spelling".  Especially Emersyn.  I HATE the "y" thing and honestly, as others said - it make it simply look like you, the parents, don't know how to spell. 

Also, we keep talking about how it "looks" more feminine.  Keep in mind that it SOUNDS the same.  I was at the  park one day and I heard a mom yell out "Grayson!".  A little girl ran up to her.  So I'm SURE she spelled it "Graceyn" - you know, to make it more feminine.

But when spoken?  It doesn't make a lick of difference.

gimmietimmies

WashingtonQueen:

magsugar13:

changing the name doesnt make it anymore feminine, it just makes it spelled wrong.

Joy2611:

You can think it's a girl's name all you want, but when a name literally means "son of Emery," there is no opinion on the subject. If you want to use it, then own it. Spell it correctly. Emerson. The other choices make me cringe.

All of this!!

Ditto this. And Ellery=masculine (derived from Hillary org. Hilarious) Eleri=feminine, (no known meaning).

nlscroggins

magsugar13:

changing the name doesnt make it anymore feminine, it just makes it spelled wrong.

100% true.  

Ladiebug710

Spell it correctly

Mrs.G123

EastCoastBride:

Another "please don't change the spelling".nbsp; Especially Emersyn.nbsp; I HATE the "y" thing and honestly, as others said it make it simply look like you, the parents, don't know how to spell.nbsp; Also, we keep talking about how it "looks" more feminine.nbsp; Keep in mind that it SOUNDS the same.nbsp; I was at thenbsp; park one day and I heard a mom yell out "Grayson!".nbsp; A little girl ran up to her.nbsp; So I'm SURE she spelled it "Graceyn" you know, to make it more feminine.But when spoken?nbsp; It doesn't make a lick of difference.

This!

provwife

It's a boy name however you spell it....sorry...and if you HAVE to name her that then spell it correctly.

YellowBag

Another vote for spelling it correctly.   

526SadieSadie

To me, Emerson is first and foremost a college in Boston.

Then, it's a boy's name.  I don't like it for a girl at all, changing the spelling doesn't make it feminine, it looks like a typo.

kmichln

I would definitely not change the spelling. Keep it Emerson. 

CeCe8579

Joy2611:

You can think it's a girl's name all you want, but when a name literally means "son of Emery," there is no opinion on the subject.

If you want to use it, then own it. Spell it correctly. Emerson. The other choices make me cringe.

This!

scorch

Michelle123321:

Help we've due in 12 days and have decided on calling our girl Emerson. I know some people think its a boys name but we don't and really like it for a girl. But because of this reason we think we will change the spelling to either Emersyn or Emersen. What do u think? Thanks.

its a boys name.  But it should be spelled Emerson.   

GWUAlum

Emerson, Emersen, they are both pretty,but I'd pronounce them a little differently. Go with what you like. Congrats!!!

ELauren88

Personally this name is NMS. But I have a friend who named her little girl this and it works for her. THAT BEING SAID, she used the spelling "Emersyn" - and I like it. I think if you like it, then use it. Don't listen to anyone else complain about how you chose to spell your child's name. I caught the same beef on another post. GL!

amandamays88

I'm probably one of the only ones with this opinion but I love it for a girl and I love the spelling Emersyn. However I'd pronounce it "emersin" not "emerson". I think the reason it doesn't bother me is bc an acquaintance of mine posted pics of her new baby girl whom she named, Emersyn. I had never heard of it before so now when I see it no matter how its spelled I think of a girl and I think of the y not the o. I saw go with what you like. It's not bad where the kid is gonna be teased or anything.