Which spelling?

jchanth

We plan on naming our son Madden. For middle name we are trying to decide between the spelling of Thai or Tai. I almost feel like Tai may look a little more feminine if that makes sense. Opinions? TIA!

plunderb

I would only spell it Thai if you mean it to be a reference to Thailand and/or the Thai people. Otherwise, probably Ty.

Court0026

Something about Thai that isn't right...unless it is like pp said....regarding Thailand.

arizonatea

I've only ever seen "Tai" spelled either "Ty" or "Tye". I don't like Thai or Tai at ALL. Seems a little made up and feminine that way.

guilletskichuk

arizonatea:

I've only ever seen "Tai" spelled either "Ty" or "Tye". I don't like Thai or Tai at ALL. Seems a little made up and feminine that way.

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jchanth

Thanks. MH is Thai, so maybe we'll just spell it that way. We like the name but don't like the general Ty/Tye spelling.

aessary03

Ty .....

mesekula619

to me, Thai equals food and Tai equals Brittany Murphy's character in Clueless which I LOVE. and Ty is a boys name. I'd go with that.

Clarinet35

Not Thai unless you're talking about the country.

Javad

Thai if referencing the country of Thailand. Tai if a connection with the Chinese language, where 'tai' is the pinyin spelling of several different Chinese characters. If no connection to Thailand or China, neither spelling.

ferris0906

Tai or Ty. NOT Thai.

stargazer08

plunderb:

I would only spell it Thai if you mean it to be a reference to Thailand and/or the Thai people. Otherwise, probably Ty.

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plunderb:

I would only spell it Thai if you mean it to be a reference to Thailand and/or the Thai people. Otherwise, probably Ty.

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