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Why not have one thread called 'I want a daft spelling of a traditional name. Any thoughts?'

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stroppyknickers · 31/12/2008 10:08

Then we could avoid lots of threads saying ' what do you think of Jaykob/Lewease/Shee-lah/ whatever and refer them all to the one thread for opinions. I'll go first - whatever it is, spell it properly or choose an unusual name and go with that?

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LiffeyValleyOfTheDolls · 31/12/2008 10:12

I'd like to know what statement people think they're making when they spell Jacob 'Jaycub'

Is it 'I'm really different, no, honestly, I am, I totally am different' [stamps foot] in black size five next boot bought in sale.

moondog · 31/12/2008 10:14

Aye Liffey.
I feel the same about weddings myself.
'Mine will be unique as noone has obviously ever thought of taffeta bows on the back of chairs/bubbles/disposable cameras on tables/dressing 36 bridesmaids in neon satin/arriving at reception in a trailer.'

mysterymoniker · 31/12/2008 10:14

the world must be passing me by, since when have people done that to perfectly good names?

tribpot · 31/12/2008 10:16

Plus, it ruins it when they are teenagers and want to choose their own wacky spelling as a nickname. In the future it'll be all "no, my name is JACOB not Jeeeaayyykkkuuubbbbb"

Even something as daft as Peaches or Pocahontas is better than taking a proper name and mangling it to "make a statement".

Tortington · 31/12/2008 10:17

is this very tenuously a thread about a thread?

i reckon the other hundred or so that posted on the other thread said enough.

stroppyknickers · 31/12/2008 10:32

nope. It's to stop people posting things like the ellynor thread, and getting upset when others criticise. we can all just make our views plain in general and then move on

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LiffeyValleyOfTheDolls · 31/12/2008 10:34

Yeah Peaches and Pixie annoy me less, because at least they are different. [stamps bespoke pump]

I didn't see that other thread, I was at that travellers' wedding Mooondog mentioned.

stroppyknickers · 31/12/2008 10:40

Yep, I can see why you would go for Peaches rather than Emmy-lee or some such.

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MrsSeanBean · 31/12/2008 10:46

If you want a daft spelling how about Keef. I challenge anyone to beat it.

UnquietDad · 31/12/2008 10:48

John Peel once wrote in his column in the Radio Times that he had known two blokes called Jonh (yes, that spelling) and one Dave-Id.

mysterymoniker · 31/12/2008 10:51

((( john peel )))

UnquietDad · 31/12/2008 10:53

I still think "Shevorne/ Chevorne" has the record for the best combination of wilful misspelling, stupidity about the name's origins and just turning a beautiful name into pure ugliness.

UnquietDad · 31/12/2008 10:56

LOL at Shee-La. Is she the Plincess of Power?

TheProvincialLady · 31/12/2008 11:07

I blame the modern twist. These days everything has to have one.

Mashed potato with lemongrass = modern twist
Unnecessary use of the letters Y and K in a name = modern twist

stroppyknickers · 01/01/2009 10:47

he man reference! my dcs are crazy about he man! never tried lemongrass, prefer gravy with mash in my unposh way

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SoupDragon · 01/01/2009 10:52

How about names like Sian pronounced See-an though? Can we include those too ?

HallelujahHeisBorntoMary · 01/01/2009 10:52

I think Briany is lovely for a girl?

SoupDragon · 01/01/2009 11:03

Briany : meaning "Brian like". Variations include: Brianish

tribpot · 01/01/2009 11:18

And Brianesque.

stroppyknickers · 01/01/2009 11:32

yep soupy, and maybe weird hyphenations too. Are we now holding a brian tribute thread? Brianella?

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LittleChristmasCracker · 01/01/2009 11:37

don't forget Brianetta

Nancy66 · 01/01/2009 11:46

the case of the two teachers who were bitching about a pupil on Facebook is a good example.

The child they were calling a chav was called Siobhan - except it was spelt Chevonne.

If you spell names in stupid ways people make judgements about you and, more importantly, your kids.

Why burden a child with that from birth?

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NotSoRampantRabbit · 01/01/2009 11:50

There is a Ryley in my extended family.

The shame, the utter shame.

TotalChaos · 01/01/2009 11:57

And how about a companion thread "This is NOT a daft spelling it is a perfectly acceptable alternative/is a traditional x country/cultural name".

LazyWoman · 01/01/2009 11:58

Rabbit - I think Ryley is quite a nice spelling actually and looks unpretentious.

I've heard of someone calling their daughter "Yvonne". What's wrong with that you might say?

BUT, she pronounced it "Whyvonee" ! Now that's mad.

Using that rule, I could call my daughter "Sop hy ee" (Sophie for those of you who have still got a hangover )

Any other silly suggestions?

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