Hello! I love the name Caitlin, with Katie as a nickname. However, DH is concerned it will confuse the child since they don't start with the same letter, and I'm really not crazy about "K" spellings (Katelin, Katelynn, etc.)
I know a lot of boy names do this (William/Bill, Robert/Bob, etc.) but what are your opinions in this case?
edit: I should add that I'm not wild about "Catie" either. Don't know why!
Re: Nickname question - different letter?
I don't think it's that confusing.
She'll work it out. How hard is it to understand that C and K can both have the same sound and that you used traditional spelling for both her first name and nickname.
I know a girl whose nn is Jen. I always assumed she was a Jennifer. Turns out her name is Gentry. Not that confusing. An unusal name, but not confusing.?
Elizabeth 5yrs old Jane 3yrs old
I wouldn't use a different letter. As a teacher, I would find that a little confusing, and honestly, just unneeded.
I think if you really love Caitlin, then she can go by Caitlin at school and write her name as Caitlin. It isn't very long. Then you and friends and family can call her 'Catie' but it doesn't have to be something she uses in written form.