Combination Name

Bliss312

MIL's name is Kathleen, and my mom's name is Karen. I was thinking we could combine the two names and use "Kathren" as a girl's middle name. I think it's clever, DH thinks it's ridiculous to use a made-up spelling. Honest opinions please.

TheWop

I agree with your DH, it's ridiculous to use a made-up spelling. 

austenreader85

I definitely agree with your H.  Pick one and if you have another girl honor the other mom with that spot.  That's the sitcky thing about honoring relatives- someone is going to feel left out, but it's better than a ridiculous and made-up spelling.  Especially when in the end the name is pronounced the same as a legit name, Katherine and doesn't really honor either person.  Maybe you just like Katherine?

ETA:  actually, I need to amend my statement about honoring.  Karen is actually the Danish form of Katherine.  I knew this, not quite sure why I forgot.  And you've got the Kath for Kathleen.  If you're a literalist (which you clearly aren't given you like Kathren) then it's a stretch but otherwise I think Katherine is actually a really good option.

Helenahhandbasket

Sorry OP- I agree with your DH.

IMO, Katherine (this spelling) still honors both women.  I think people get too literal with things like this.

 

Good luck!

catahoulatte

Helenahhandbasket:

Sorry OP- I agree with your DH.

IMO, Katherine (this spelling) still honors both women.  I think people get too literal with things like this.

 

Good luck!

 

I agree!

Bliss312

You ladies have helped me to see the light. I DO like Katherine, and really am usually against made up names and spellings. Thank you for your opinions and insights!!!

EastCoastBride

This is one thing I like about Jewish naming traditions - you don't name after people who are still alive.  Only those that have died.  You avoid the whole "hurting someones feelings" bit. 

animalcrckr

Yes, I think it's completely ridiculous.  Just spell it like normal if you truly like the name Katherine.  

cnomack

I have to agree, I think it's silly to spell the name like that.  Could you use either of your mother's middle names?

elizdg

MelRC117:

TheWop:

I agree with your DH, it's ridiculous to use a made-up spelling. 

This. Use Katherine.

All of this. 

kje120

I agree with your husband.

countrywed

Helenahhandbasket:

Sorry OP- I agree with your DH.

IMO, Katherine (this spelling) still honors both women.  I think people get too literal with things like this.

Good luck!

this for me too

ekendall09

You can also use the spelling Kathryn.  Very similar but not made up.  I grew up with multiple Katherines, Kathryns, and Catherines and these were the most common spellings I saw.

Mochadoodle

I agree with your husband. It's ridiculous.

Naydals423

Bliss312:

MIL's name is Kathleen, and my mom's name is Karen. I was thinking we could combine the two names and use "Kathren" as a girl's middle name. I think it's clever, DH thinks it's ridiculous to use a made-up spelling. Honest opinions please.

 

Siding with your DH on this one, sorry!