Rachael vs Rachel

erikalovesmatt · January 2013

First daughter is Leah. Next will be rachael. The question is, however, whether or not to include the "a".

Rachael vs Rachel

Middle name will be Lynn

With the "a" Leah is backward in the name. Rachael = leahcar backward :

Thoughts?

swarley+sparkles · January 2013

I always want to say Rachael as RAYCH-ale instead of RAY-chel.

I think Rachael looks weird and misspelled.

Rachel I like, it is my sister's name.

Elinetrouwt · January 2013

swarley+sparkles:
I think Rachael looks weird and misspelled.

This. Rachel is very pretty. If you want fancy, you can go with Rachelle and pronounce it the French way (like Michelle). The whole Leahcar thing is very forced, no fun.

Rachey1082 · January 2013

As a Rachel, puhleeeeeze just spell it this way!!

There's no reason to change the spelling. It's a classic. When you adding the extra a or changing the e for an a, you're really making it more difficult for your daughter.

When people spell my name they naturally want to spell it Rachel.

Rachel Lynn is very nice. It's actually my teenaged neighbors first and middle name. She's a really good kid.

My middle name was Elizabeth, which, I've found is another common middle name for Rachel's.

Mochadoodle · January 2013

swarley+sparkles:
I always want to say Rachael as RAYCH-ale instead of RAY-chel.
I think Rachael looks weird and misspelled.
Rachel I like, it is my sister's name.

All of this! My little sister's name is Rachel, too. Ha.

benmel31 · January 2013

Rachel

sapphire021 · January 2013

Okay guess I'll be the odd one out... I always thought that "Rachael" was the more popular spelling, as anyone I've known has spelled it that way. So naturally, since that's how I've always seen it, I prefer it with the "a".
But, I would assume most people would spell it without the "a" upon hearing it.

sftbllstr87 · January 2013

Rachey1082:
As a Rachel, puhleeeeeze just spell it this way!!

There's no reason to change the spelling. It's a classic. When you adding the extra a or changing the e for an a, you're really making it more difficult for your daughter.

When people spell my name they naturally want to spell it Rachel.

Rachel Lynn is very nice. It's actually my teenaged neighbors first and middle name. She's a really good kid.

My middle name was Elizabeth, which, I've found is another common middle name for Rachel's.

Ditto my name is Rachel and when people would add in the extra "a" it would drive me crazy, it's not needed : my middle name is Anne

amief · January 2013

I would keep it simple and sweet... Rachel

MrsJ723 · January 2013

swarley+sparkles:
I think Rachael looks weird and misspelled.

This. I'd stick with Rachel.

mamainseptember · January 2013

I know two Rachel's and one spells it Rachel and the other spells it Rachael. I thought it was weird adding the a in there. I'd go with Rachel.

mrs2mic · January 2013

Rachel

rider5344 · January 2013

sapphire021:
Okay guess I'll be the odd one out... I always thought that "Rachael" was the more popular spelling, as anyone I've known has spelled it that way. So naturally, since that's how I've always seen it, I prefer it with the "a".
But, I would assume most people would spell it without the "a" upon hearing it.

This except that the only Rachel I have know pronounced her name Ra-shell, not Rachael.

buggal28 · January 2013

Rachel. It's spelled that way in the bible. Fyi this is a naming "theme" I think is adorable.

CeCe8579 · January 2013

Rachel! Love the choice and love your DD's name!

g8trkim · January 2013

I know both spellings are right, but I always thought Rachael was strange. Go with Rachel.

noslen2005 · January 2013

sapphire021:
Okay guess I'll be the odd one out... I always thought that "Rachael" was the more popular spelling, as anyone I've known has spelled it that way. So naturally, since that's how I've always seen it, I prefer it with the "a".
But, I would assume most people would spell it without the "a" upon hearing it.

Yeah, I thought so too. Racheal > Rachel

Zimger · January 2013

I would spell it Rachel. It would cut down on confusion.

I think Rachel is a nice name.

CCR630 · January 2013

Rachel. No question about it.

austenreader85 · January 2013

Rachel. Did you know they wete sisters in the Bible? And kind of advesaries over the same husband? Am I the only one who would find this odd as a sibset?

capulet · January 2013

austenreader85:
Rachel. Did you know they wete sisters in the Bible? And kind of advesaries over the same husband? Am I the only one who would find this odd as a sibset?

It definitely crossed my mind. I don't know that it's bad but it's inevitable that people are going to think of this.

I prefer the Rachel spelling. I only know a tiny bit of Hebrew but I don't think Rachael is a spelling that would be derived from the original language (someone correct me if I'm wrong though).

bowman958 · January 2013

austenreader85:
Rachel. Did you know they wete sisters in the Bible? And kind of advesaries over the same husband? Am I the only one who would find this odd as a sibset?

I thought the same thing

mrsmaverick · January 2013

bowman958:

austenreader85:
Rachel. Did you know they wete sisters in the Bible? And kind of advesaries over the same husband? Am I the only one who would find this odd as a sibset?

I thought the same thing

+1

BC&LM · January 2013

I like Rachael better. I don't understand the people who say it looks misspelled this way, as this has always been an acceptable spelling of this name. I believe some Bibles even used this spelling.

cnomack · January 2013

I much prefer Rachel. The other spelling confuses me, I can never remember if the "a" or the "e" comes first.

drunkindonuts · January 2013

Rachel. I always wondered why some people throw in an unnecessary A, it just causes confusion!

gutsymama · January 2013

Another vote for Rachel.

LilyLove29 · January 2013

Rachel

rbtrumpet · January 2013

austenreader85:
Rachel. Did you know they wete sisters in the Bible? And kind of advesaries over the same husband? Am I the only one who would find this odd as a sibset?

This was my first thought that I wouldn't use the sibset Leah and Rachel - especially since in the Bible Leah was the older one, too. And, yes, PP is right - they both married the same man, had huge fights with each other - it's really not a story I'd like to associate with my kids. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. I do like both names, separately.

That being said, I am Rachel Lynn - so I have a very strong affinity for the name :-D.

I definitely prefer Rachel over Rachael - it's a huge pet peeve of mine when someone spells my name the wrong way. But they're both common, so you *can* get away with either.

rbtrumpet · January 2013

BC&LM:
I like Rachael better. I don't understand the people who say it looks misspelled this way, as this has always been an acceptable spelling of this name. I believe some Bibles even used this spelling.

According to my parents (I've never taken the time to verify this) - "Rachel" is the Old Testament, Hebrew, way of spelling the name, "Rachael" is the New Testament (forget which language) way of spelling the name.

Hearhoot · January 2013

I know Rachael is normal way to spell Rachel...but I agree with others that have said it looks misspelled. Even though I know how to say it, in my head I read "ayle" at the end. I'd stick with Rachel.

JJ3813 · January 2013

As a teacher, I'd suggest Rachel...the simpler, the better. I can't tell you how many versions I've had of Sara, Rachel, Gabby, Maddy, Sammy...the list goes on and on. I fact right now, I have a Gabby, Gabi, 2 Sara's, 1 Sarah, a Bailey and of course a Bailee. I'm sure I spell someone's name wrong at least a few times a week...and that's just first names...last names are a completely different story.