Maizey/Maisie Spelling help!!!

mse · March 2012

We have decided on a name for our baby girl-- Maizey/Maisie. We just can't agree on the spelling but also do not want her to be called "Macy" and always have to correct people that her name is "z" not "c" What do you think?

natalie7s19 · March 2012

May-Z.

No, just kidding! I like Maisie. The Z looks weird.

lauramk31 · March 2012

I am not sure how you want it pronounced b/c I've seen Macy, Maci (which is cute), Macee, Macie, etc....

Maybe Mazie?

mse · March 2012

Thanks for the quick replies!! We want it to be pronounced "Mayzee" My concern is if we spell it Maisie will people pronounce it "Macy".

FrecklesInside · March 2012

Definitely Maisie. You can correct people on the pronunciation.

lauramk31 · March 2012

Then, ME personally, I'd pick Mazie...I think it is the safest, and has the fewest vowels of your options, lol:)

And the spelling with the 's' appears a bit confusing and will most likely cause ppl to mispronounce it as Macy.

Good luck:)

Sherbet Lemon · March 2012

I like Maisie and would automatically pronounce it May-zee.

Kimmyznc · March 2012

I like the above option of Mazie

Adorable. Out of curiosity what will MN be?

ahappyrobot · March 2012

Sherbet Lemon:
I like Maisie and would automatically pronounce it May-zee.

I totally agree. Maisie is May-zee.

brooklynesque · March 2012

Maize is corn. Please don't name your daughter the equivalent of Corn-y. Maisie is the correct/traditional spelling. I actually don't think you'll get many people pronouncing it Macy.

mam09 · March 2012

Maisy

ElishaChambers · March 2012

I know a little named MAISY! I think thats cute!!;)

giraffe54 · March 2012

I think most people know the correct pronunciation of Maisie. You'll probably have more issues spelling it oddly.

Love the name, btw.

austenreader85 · March 2012

brooklynesque:
Maize is corn. Please don't name your daughter the equivalent of Corn-y. Maisie is the correct/traditional spelling. I actually don't think you'll get many people pronouncing it Macy.

This. I see Maiz-- and think corn. So please don't Maizie or Maizey. Maisie is the way to go!

mse · March 2012

Her middle name will be Scout. We had picked Scout way before we were pregnant. We were just going through baby names and never found anything we liked then we stumbled upon Maisie and instantly knew that would be our baby girl's name. Thanks so much for all the replies. It really helps getting honest opinions rather than people we know who try to give the answer they think we want.

becketts · March 2012

Of the two spellings you suggested, Maisie is by far the better choice. I prefer Maisy.

Aligator28 · March 2012

I would spell it like the children's book character.

Maizey reminds me of corn (Maize - y).

laowaigringa · March 2012

Can I be honest? First of all, a friend's daughter is Mayzie (I think that's how they spell it, but I'm not sure.) I think it's a very cute name for a little girl. Very cute. But I think it's one of those names that is cute for little girls but just doesn't work for adults. If you met an adult named Mayzie (or Maisie or whatever spelling) would you be able to take her seriously? Would you go to a Dr. Maisie? Would you vote for a Maisie for President? I just think it's a name that's so cute-sy that you can't help but think of a little girl in curls and pigtails and parents sometimes forget that their child is only going to be a child for a few years but will be an adult for a really long time. Kids need a name they can grow into. Anyway, that's just my opinion and you don't even know me, but I guess when you post questions asking people's opinions you're going to get it!

shopgirl_07 · March 2012

laowaigringa:
Can I be honest? First of all, a friend's daughter is Mayzie (I think that's how they spell it, but I'm not sure.) I think it's a very cute name for a little girl. Very cute. But I think it's one of those names that is cute for little girls but just doesn't work for adults. If you met an adult named Mayzie (or Maisie or whatever spelling) would you be able to take her seriously? Would you go to a Dr. Maisie? Would you vote for a Maisie for President? I just think it's a name that's so cute-sy that you can't help but think of a little girl in curls and pigtails and parents sometimes forget that their child is only going to be a child for a few years but will be an adult for a really long time. Kids need a name they can grow into. Anyway, that's just my opinion and you don't even know me, but I guess when you post questions asking people's opinions you're going to get it!

My answer to your questions is yes.

Anyway, I like Maisie, Maisy is ok too.

gstore · March 2012

mam09:
Maisy

this is cute. like Daisy. otherwise i like Maizie.

Kimmyznc · March 2012

laowaigringa:
Can I be honest? First of all, a friend's daughter is Mayzie (I think that's how they spell it, but I'm not sure.) I think it's a very cute name for a little girl. Very cute. But I think it's one of those names that is cute for little girls but just doesn't work for adults. If you met an adult named Mayzie (or Maisie or whatever spelling) would you be able to take her seriously? Would you go to a Dr. Maisie? Would you vote for a Maisie for President? I just think it's a name that's so cute-sy that you can't help but think of a little girl in curls and pigtails and parents sometimes forget that their child is only going to be a child for a few years but will be an adult for a really long time. Kids need a name they can grow into. Anyway, that's just my opinion and you don't even know me, but I guess when you post questions asking people's opinions you're going to get it!

I'm almost 25 and my name to everyone is still Kimmy. It's all I've ever been called by both family/friends and how I introduce myself. I have NEVER had a problem with people taking me seriously. Yes, with my name I could go with Kimberly but haven't and nobody has ever said a thing about it.