spelling of names

adgrammer · July 2014

DH and I have a girl and boy name picked out. We cannot agree on spelling. I like to spell names a little different and he is more traditional. So please tell me what you think. Both names have nick names. I am listing them as well.

adgrammer · July 2014

Well it only lets you pick one name so you can just leave the other name in the reply box.

llbne · July 2014

Definitely definitely spell them properly! Otherwise it looks like a mistake, not to mention what a pain it will be for your child always correcting it ('Yes, that's right, it's spelt wrong...')

MNgirl326 · July 2014

The extra n's do nothing but confuse people and guarantee your child will be correcting peoples spelling his/ her entire life
Keep the spelling traditional.

Maebb · July 2014

I don't know if I can choose two options on the poll, but I prefer Gwyneth and Benjamin. Definitely one "n" for Benjamin.

danakatiepfoltzer · July 2014

llbne said:
Definitely definitely spell them properly! Otherwise it looks like a mistake, not to mention what a pain it will be for your child always correcting it ('Yes, that's right, it's spelt wrong...')

I agree- the spellings are too close to be the alternate spellings IMO. It just looks like your finger got stuck on the n key for Ben.

csjsmom · July 2014

I have a relatively normal first name and a hard to spell last name. But people always make mistakes with my first name. I hate having to spell them both every time I have to give my name. Use traditional spelling!!!

LaBellaVida · July 2014

I agree. One N on both names. No need to have 2 of the same letter in this case.

Keep it more traditional.

luciddreamer106 · July 2014

Gwyneth and Benjamin. Adding the extra n is just going to be confusing and doom your child to correcting the spelling forever. Please spell the names the traditional way. Your child will be special and doesn't need a speshul spelling to make them that way.

AHemm1986 · July 2014

I'm a big fan of using established spellings where they exist.

SpaceGirlSpiff · July 2014

sassquatch said:

Gwyneth and Benjamin. Adding extra letters doesn't add anything to the name except for confusion and a lifetime of "No, it's spelled with TWO N's". They're both great names, just spell them properly, your kids will thank you for it.

This.

KJsbabe · July 2014

I'm not a fan of extra consonants or miss placed Y's or any of that jazz. If you're going to name your kid something spell it right.

Christina_Diane · July 2014

As a teacher, I've seen so many kids with uniquely spelled names. It is a PITA, and the kids get so upset when their names are spelled and pronounced incorrectly.

longcat07 · July 2014

one 'n' each. the extra 'n' doesn't add anything but confusion, IMO.

NatureLovers · July 2014

The extra n looks like a mistake, and it will annoy your kid for life. Take it from someone who has a K instead of a C.

longcat07 · July 2014

sassquatch said:

Gwyneth and Benjamin. Adding extra letters doesn't add anything to the name except for confusion and a lifetime of "No, it's spelled with TWO N's". They're both great names, just spell them properly, your kids will thank you for it.

^^^ i will never learn to read ALL the comments before commenting myself. lol

BookitBoo · July 2014

Traditional spellings, IMO. There is no need for those extra 'n's

rachel+family · July 2014

I agree with @longcat07

kilayla13 · July 2014

I would spell it traditionally.... Benjamin and Gwyneth (I really don't like the spelling of the girl name... but auto correct doesn't even know the spelling...I'm really sorry... I'm confused... (I love the name Gwen though)

kaybeeknits · July 2014

Now I want to know who was pushing for the extra letter spelling

adgrammer · July 2014

So I just wanted to say thank you for your input. Some people think I took your comments harshly. No...I'm a big girl. I asked for an opinion. A later post I made had nothing to do with this.

Cbeanz · July 2014

It's unanimous!

literarymuse · July 2014

@kaybeeknits The OP. She said that she likes different spellings and her husband prefers traditional.

kilayla13 · July 2014

sassquatch said:
@kilayla13‌ I think you're thinking of the nickname Gwen for Gwendolyn. Gwyneth is spelled correctly.

Thanks for clearing that up for me

I was really confused... now I feel silly but in the know

lol

kaybeeknits · July 2014

@literarymuse thank you, and DUH at my lack of reading comprehension lol

Cbeanz · July 2014

Cbeanz said:

It's unanimous!

I spoke too soon. Someone just voted for Benn.

Stargirlb · July 2014

How about bennnjamin? The extra long n sound will give people a pause

jmcmoe · July 2014

Benjamin and Gwyneth for sure, the other spellings look ridiculous and all the extras are not necessary. I do like both names though, I originally had Gwyneth "Winnie" on my list until DH vetoed it

nmrd · July 2014

I really prefer Benjammin.

NatureLovers · July 2014

What about Gwendolyn?

MichaelSC28 · July 2014

Not a fan of the double Ns thing. But I like the names!

YaMrWhite · July 2014

nmrd said:

I really prefer Benjammin.

Hope the kid grows up to be a rock n' roll star!!!

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ckramkowski · July 2014

As a teacher I can't stand alternative spellings. I spell it wrong or pronounce it wrong and the kid gets offended. I teach in an inner city school and some of the names and spellings would blow peoples minds.

starzcookie22 · July 2014

You should name/ spell it however you want it's your baby!

Shortstack06 · July 2014

Spellings with added unnecessary letters just makes your child's name awkward and for a lifetime of bad name jokes.

Side note: I know as a kid I loved going to the Bike License Plate rack or any personalized item shelf and finding my name so traditional spellings may brighten a child's day/week with something that little.

kmjordan112 · July 2014

I have a differently spelled name and although at times it was annoying. It's fun meeting people with the same name but different spelling. Conversation starter!
I know someone with a Benjammin and we all love it, they are laid back and love bob Marley, his personality really works with the "been jammin"
It's fun!

newell31 · July 2014

I say properly. I have a fried who added an extra L to her daughters name and it turned it into a different name entirely, changing Halie to Hallie. Although these names wouldn't make a difference with the extra N it still has a different effect when read. Looks like a typo

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