Alternate spellings for Cody

1and1is3 · November 2012

Hey, all! My DH and I are at an impasse with our boys name.

His name will be Cody Douglas but my DH doesn't like the spelling of Cody and would like it to be spelled Coty. I would like it to have the "d" in it still.

I am thinking "Codey" or "Codi" (Not sure I really like either all that much)

Can others please give me more alternate spellings?

1and1is3 · November 2012

I just saw it spelled Codaye... thoughts?

bhjones1980 · November 2012

Coty is a different name than Cody (at least in my opinion).

If he hates the D I would go with Coty, I am NOT a fan of "youneek" spellings of names like the versions you suggested.

littlewest1 · November 2012

I would definitely just keep it Cody.

kpaivel · November 2012

I much prefer the original spelling. Keep it Cody.

KLJ3 · November 2012

I agree with PPs. Cody and Coty are not the same name, and the alternate spellings make it seem more feminine at best.

mbody · November 2012

I think Codey and Codi are terrible. They just look wrong and misspelled. I do like the name, but only spelled as Cody.

pnutg · November 2012

My brothers name is kody. I would definitely keep the dy ending.

LN1024 · November 2012

Cody. Definitely.

1and1is3 · November 2012

Sigh.. I probably should have stated in my original post that keeping the name spelled CODY isn't an option for us. My DH is totally against it. So either we spell the name differently or use a different one. Which is much more trouble than just finding an alternate spelling that works for us...

I think I will end up picking the spelling I like the best and be done with it.

LN1024 · November 2012

1and1is3:
Sigh.. I probably should have stated in my original post that keeping the name spelled CODY isn't an option for us. My DH is totally against it. So either we spell the name differently or use a different one. Which is much more trouble than just finding an alternate spelling that works for us...
I think I will end up picking the spelling I like the best and be done with it.

At this point, I think that's all you can do. Unfortunately the majority of us were "Cody's" all the way. Pick whatever one makes you happy. Let us know which you choose.

Also, why is the hubby totally against the Cody spelling?

1and1is3 · November 2012

lindsay.n.harman:
1and1is3:
Sigh.. I probably should have stated in my original post that keeping the name spelled CODY isn't an option for us. My DH is totally against it. So either we spell the name differently or use a different one. Which is much more trouble than just finding an alternate spelling that works for us...
I think I will end up picking the spelling I like the best and be done with it.
At this point, I think that's all you can do. Unfortunately the majority of us were "Cody's" all the way. Pick whatever one makes you happy. Let us know which you choose.

Also, why is the hubby totally against the Cody spelling?

I'm not exactly sure. One of his friends is named Coty and he prefers that spelling. I liked it at first but now it bothers me that it doesn't flow as nicely with Douglas. Also, if we spell Coty that way then we would have to change the spelling of our next boy otherwise they would look dumb together.

I also have a name that is changed from the classic spelling and don't care for names with the classic spelling because of it. That being said, I much prefer to keep the spelling Cody but I'm also not against alternate spellings (just not Coty, I am against that one...)

LN1024 · November 2012

1and1is3:
lindsay.n.harman:
1and1is3:
Sigh.. I probably should have stated in my original post that keeping the name spelled CODY isn't an option for us. My DH is totally against it. So either we spell the name differently or use a different one. Which is much more trouble than just finding an alternate spelling that works for us...
I think I will end up picking the spelling I like the best and be done with it.
At this point, I think that's all you can do. Unfortunately the majority of us were "Cody's" all the way. Pick whatever one makes you happy. Let us know which you choose.

Also, why is the hubby totally against the Cody spelling?

I'm not exactly sure. One of his friends is named Coty and he prefers that spelling. I liked it at first but now it bothers me that it doesn't flow as nicely with Douglas. Also, if we spell Coty that way then we would have to change the spelling of our next boy otherwise they would look dumb together.
I also have a name that is changed from the classic spelling and don't care for names with the classic spelling because of it. That being said, I much prefer to keep the spelling Cody but I'm also not against alternate spellings (just not Coty, I am against that one...)

Ha, I'm excited to hear who wins the naming debate. My husband and I are currently having our naming wars, so I feel your pain. We have a girl name ready to go, but for some reason we cannot decide on a boy name. We have one that we both love (and keep coming back to) but we don't like the nickname they could get out of it. Ha!

MAdams728 · November 2012

Cody isnt a name that can be changed without making it feminine or just plain silly. Think about the man that you are going to name, not just the cute little boy. This 40 year old will have to put Codey or Coti or whatever on his resume for the rest of his life. Changing spellings dosent always make it special or unique, sometimes it just dosent make sense.

Also, for what its worth, my brother is a Cody. He is now 21 and actually dislikes his name, he is says that it is babyish and cutesy. He is in college and going into the professional world, and he now goes by his first name, David. Luckily, my parents gave him the cutesy name as a middle name and he has an "adult" name to fall back on now that he isnt a little boy.

Kashy · November 2012

1and1is3:
Hey, all! My DH and I are at an impasse with our boys name.
His name will be Cody Douglas but my DH doesn't like the spelling of Cody and would like it to be spelled Coty. I would like it to have the "d" in it still.
I am thinking "Codey" or "Codi" (Not sure I really like either all that much)
Can others please give me more alternate spellings?

please spell it the right way. Cody. All of your other spellings are not good at all.

I see Coty as Cot-ee, not Cody. and with Codey there is no reason for the extra e.

1and1is3 · November 2012

MAdams728:
Cody isnt a name that can be changed without making it feminine or just plain silly. Think about the man that you are going to name, not just the cute little boy. This 40 year old will have to put Codey or Coti or whatever on his resume for the rest of his life. Changing spellings dosent always make it special or unique, sometimes it just dosent make sense.
Also, for what its worth, my brother is a Cody. He is now 21 and actually dislikes his name, he is says that it is babyish and cutesy. He is in college and going into the professional world, and he now goes by his first name, David. Luckily, my parents gave him the cutesy name as a middle name and he has an "adult" name to fall back on now that he isnt a little boy.

Hmm... I never thought of Cody being a "cutesy, little boys name" but maybe DH did and that is why he doesn't like it.

1and1is3 · November 2012

So I have been looking online for other possible names...

I have Chandler or Cayden so far... I like Cayden but I think it is too close to our 2nd boys name (Cadence). Although we might change the 2nd boys name to Cayden because I think I like it better than Cadence...

The other name I kind of like is Cary.

PLEASE feel free to suggest other names! It needs to start with a C and go well with the middle name of Douglas... Our last name is Cameron if that helps as well.

thecuddleeffect · November 2012

I would pronounce Coty as cot (like the thing you lay on) /e/. Unless you're cool with explaining how to say his name all. The. Time. Then I think its time for you and DH to brainstorm some other options...

lob · November 2012

pnutg:
My brothers name is kody. I would definitely keep the dy ending.

This is the only acceptable alternative spelling I see. I think Coty looks like a different name...and Codi looks like a girl's name.

mandy_marie · November 2012

cmoosey:
Codi makes me think girl. Changing the spelling of such a simply spelled name looks like you are trying too hard to be different.

This.

I would choose a different name at this point, but you need to do whatever is right for you.

Raquellyo · November 2012

Like pp, if I saw the name Coty I would pronounce it Cotty. Sorry...I think it will be confusing if you start messing around with the spelling.

When DH and I were at a standstill with names last time around, we just started over.

1and1is3 · November 2012

cmoosey:
Is there a reason you want the name to start with a C? Makes things challenging given your last name.

We like the CC initials. My initials are CC and I have gotten sooooo many compliments on it lol. We just decided we wanted our boys' names to start with C.

MAdams728 · November 2012

I like Chandler. Not common, and a good name. I think it goes well with Douglas. Carson does too, I think.

I wouldnt worry much about the second boy's name. You have no idea if you will ever have one. But I like Cayden better for a boy, Cadence is a girl's name to me.

bumpuser5125333 · November 2012

1and1is3:
I just saw it spelled Codaye... thoughts?

Oh wow that is the worst spelling ever. I agree with PPs that if you can't spell it Cody I would go with another name. The other spellings are silly looking.

Bailey17 · November 2012

For a boy I really like it spelled Cody. With a girl I think you have more flexibility, my sister spells her name Kodi.

smiles325 · November 2012

Simply put, I agree with other posters about not changing the spelling. Too feminine and will be a pain to have to explain for the many years to come in his life. Possibly teasing too. Kids are mean these days.

Alternate boy names:

Camden David
Carson David
Caden David
Craiger David

That's all I can think of off the top of my head. If I think of others I will edit.

Rachel Goldstein · November 2012

JLGrove:
I would definitely just keep it Cody.

This.

jennyandjasonsbaby · November 2012

What about Coady.

April! · November 2012

I like Conner and Caleb. Has anyone suggested Corbin yet? Or Colton? Colby has a similar sound to Cody.

I definitely agree that Cody sounds little-boy-ish. I can't picture a CEO or a Senator named Cody, you know?

Gem11 · November 2012

cmoosey:
Codi makes me think girl. Changing the spelling of such a simply spelled name looks like you are trying too hard to be different.

This. I am not a fan of the new trend to spell things differently but keep the pronunciation the same. You are basically setting up your child to have a name that will always be spelled wrong, because you have complicated it. What's the point?

Sydney0130 · November 2012

cmoosey:
1and1is3:

So I have been looking online for other possible names...

I have Chandler or Cayden so far... I like Cayden but I think it is too close to our 2nd boys name (Cadence). Although we might change the 2nd boys name to Cayden because I think I like it better than Cadence...

The other name I kind of like is Cary.

PLEASE feel free to suggest other names! It needs to start with a C and go well with the middle name of Douglas... Our last name is Cameron if that helps as well.

Just my opinion but I would not worry about boy #2's name yet. How do you knw you won't have a girl or hate that name int he future?

Chandler is not bad really. Its interesting and not very common. Yes, Friends comes to mind but our kids won't know that show anyway.

How about Cade? Or Charles/Charlie, Calvin, Cory.

I don't like Cary because I'm a girl Carrie and I'm not a huge fan of most bothy names.

ETA - Carson, Connor and Collin

I'm with cmoosey...while it's great to plan ahead I wouldn't worry about a second boys name yet if you're having trouble with the first name...or why not use the second boys name if you can agree on it??? Unless you're having twins. Good luck!

MommaG123 · November 2012

Oh boy.

Cody is the only way to spell Cody, all of your other spellings look silly.

Cayden is awful and looks girly. Caden would be the only way of spelling it that would be okay but it's NMS and very trendy.

Cadence is straight up a girls name. Please don't use it on a boy.

Chandler is good and not so common. I like it.

Other C names

Carter, Carson, Cade, Colt, Clayton, Colton, Calvin, Cole, Connor, Corbin, Collin, Charles, Chris, Cliff, Clint, Clinton, Curt/Curtis.

BettyHomewrecker33 · November 2012

MommaG123:

Oh boy.

Cody is the only way to spell Cody, all of your other spellings look silly.

Cayden is awful and looks girly. Caden would be the only way of spelling it that would be okay but it's NMS and very trendy.

Cadence is straight up a girls name. Please don't use it on a boy.

Chandler is good and not so common. I like it.

Other C names

Carter, Carson, Cade, Colt, Clayton, Colton, Calvin, Cole, Connor, Corbin, Collin, Charles, Chris, Cliff, Clint, Clinton, Curt/Curtis.

This x1000000.