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Worst spelling of perfectly ordinary names? Elyviya anyone?

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backonthedecaff · 21/02/2011 22:35

I have met a Danyal, Daniol, Naiphthan, Caytie and an Alivia. Why do people consign their children to a life time of 'no, that's Daniel spelt...'? Any equally terrible ones out there?

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JinglePosyPerkin · 19/12/2011 20:38

Danny-Boy? Shock Is he Irish?

We must live in such a boring area - about the most "unique" variants I've come across are Maizie & Tyger (which is clearly an odd name in itself - and Tyger is a girl).

Come to think of it, I did know a Misty-Leigh years ago. People would think she was saying "Miss T Lee" when she gave her name Grin.

spiderlight · 19/12/2011 20:30

My son's at school with a Kaykay, a Kaylum and a Danny-Boy.

NanAstley · 19/12/2011 19:58

Jai pronounced J-eye is a legit Indian name...means victory

Hulababy · 19/12/2011 19:48

Is Kelsey not a different name to Chelsea, no idea if a made up one or not though.

I know of two boys called Jai - one pronounced Jay, the other J-eye

dollydoops · 19/12/2011 19:46

I know a girl named Beaux. Wrong on so many levels.

dementedma · 19/12/2011 19:46

I HATE Nevaeh - heaven spelled backwards.WHY????

LucyFarinelli · 19/12/2011 19:43

Jamima (AKA Gemima)
Rian (Ryan)
Shawn (Sean/Shaun)
Mike-al (Michael)

wordfactory · 19/12/2011 19:37

My friend's Dad was Jamaican and named and spelled his DC's names as he said them.
So her sis is Pearleen.

FellatioNelson · 19/12/2011 19:15

Isn't the French spelling Aimee? From the verb aimer to love?

StinkyWhizzleteats · 19/12/2011 19:14

Jai (Jay)
Benn
Sofee
Annaleeze
Riki
Maybelle
Aidon
Kevyn
Bay-lee

spiderpig8 · 19/12/2011 19:11

Dillydollydaydream - Amie is the french spelling not made up.
Don't know any weird spelling .I must live in a 'naice' area.

duchesse · 19/12/2011 19:06

To answer the OP, illiteracy and/or a desire to be "different".

jendifa · 19/12/2011 19:03

Jarodd (Jarred)
Gehmah (Gemma)
Nhikala (Nicola)
Fiobi (Phoebe)
Ammee (Amy)
Soofee (Sophie)
Rocx (Ross)

and my favourite

Meydiilynn (Mad-a-LINE, rather than Mad-e-LYN)

JuliaScurr · 19/12/2011 18:58

Fellatio you beat me to it
It really should be illegal to call your child BJ

FellatioNelson · 19/12/2011 18:50

I think the French have the right idea - they have to pick from an approved list by law. Providing the list was hugely comprehensive and reflected all tastes and cultural backgrounds I think that might be the way forward to make sure no-one has to grow up saddled with a name like Roksand just because their mother was a bit dim. At least we should be allowed to veto lunatic made-up spellings.

FellatioNelson · 19/12/2011 18:45

Roksand for Roxanne? Shock

babylily · 19/12/2011 18:27

I've met a Roksand. Her mum meant it to be Roxanne.

Makenzy....meant to be mackenzie

FellatioNelson · 19/12/2011 18:24

That is an Asian name though! Surely only an Asian would choose it?

mumzy · 19/12/2011 17:58

Shital pronounced shee- tal, poor love!

GetOutMyPub · 19/12/2011 17:56

Emma-Leigh

quirrelquarrel · 19/12/2011 17:42

There was Wolfe Tone...surely he doesn't need another excuse to be controversial?

pranma · 19/12/2011 17:41

I also know of Sharkey[boy] and Lordi-Anne [girl]

missmiss · 19/12/2011 16:52

In the aftermath of the riots the Metro ran a few stories on families who had lost their homes. Obviously very upsetting and terrible for them, but there was one woman who kept being presented as a particular sob-story because her flat had been burned out and all her toddler's toys and clothes had been lost.

His name is Cam'ron.

It makes me weep a little bit every time I see it written down.

Gillybobs · 19/12/2011 16:47

I also know a Sian pronounced Cyan...how odd if it turns out to be the same girl! She is from west of scotland, mid 30s

Gillybobs · 19/12/2011 16:43

My friend taught a Lucy, although her parents pronounced it "Lucky"

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