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Lucy or Lucie?

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PesteredButHappy · 25/05/2013 22:00

Which would you choose?

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Lebkuchenlover · 30/05/2013 17:39

Lucy - more timeless and classic!

Bonsoir · 29/05/2013 13:22

Lucie is much more chic than Lucy. Think Countess rather than chambermaid Wink

Joolzbee · 29/05/2013 13:20

I have a 'Lucie' and never questioned it. There are far more around than I initially thought. Yes, people do by default spell it with a -y ending but often they only need to be politely corrected once! Do what suits you - personally, I love the look of the -ie ending and always saw the -y diminutive as a tad boring. But, well, that's just my opinion!

BuntyPenfold · 29/05/2013 11:25

Lucie, though Lucy is lovely too.

How is an 'ie' ending seen as odd? You can't move here without falling over a Katie, Gracie or Evie.

LittleMissLucy · 28/05/2013 02:59
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TheOriginalSteamingNit · 27/05/2013 23:33

Lucy.

forgetmenots · 27/05/2013 23:30

Lucie. Most people have to spell their names! :)

Plus3 · 27/05/2013 22:11

I have a Lucy but wanted to spell it Lucie. Was persuaded that she would spend her life spelling it, which given our surname would be a pain.

The name means 'light'. Regardless of how it is spelt, it is a lovely name.

MsTimTam · 27/05/2013 21:54

I have a Lucy and when she was a newborn a few people asked me which way we were spelling it, I think if you love Lucie definitely go for it.

AllegraLilac · 27/05/2013 21:53

I've read Lucy/Lucie that many times its starting not to seem like a name at all!

Go with your gut instinct OP.

Gooseysgirl · 27/05/2013 20:46

Lucie, beautiful name

lovemybabyboy · 27/05/2013 19:21

Lucy, but if you want to spell it Lucie then go for it!

WeOnlyPlannedTheFirst · 27/05/2013 13:47

We were set on Lucie (Francophiles) then wimped out and went with Lucy on basis she'd always be spelling it.
I still think Lucie looks prettier plus I'm always having to spell my name and it's actually no big deal.

CremeEggThief · 27/05/2013 13:38

I think you have very good reasons for going with Lucie. Go for it!

TigerFeet · 27/05/2013 13:34

Lucy

The only Lucie I know of in rl has a French mum.

miffybun73 · 27/05/2013 13:30

Lucy.

Wishfulmakeupping · 27/05/2013 13:28

Yy to Lucile fabulous name :)

amandine07 · 27/05/2013 13:21

Thinking about L names now- I also love Lucile/Lucille!
Just to throw another variation into the mix Smile

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StrangeGlue · 27/05/2013 13:00

Lucy

ouryve · 27/05/2013 12:56

Lucy.

Greenandcabbagelooking · 27/05/2013 12:55

I know a Lucie. Her actually name is Lucy, but she's been spelling it Lucie for ages, and I find if she gets post addressed to Lucy, it doesn't look like it's for her IYSWIM

amessagetoyouYoni · 27/05/2013 12:50

Yes, Lucy is the classic Nd most commonly used Emglish spelling.

But Lucie isnt 'made up'...its French! And actually much more commonly used in other countries, too, as a diminutive of Lucille, Luciana, Lucia etc

LittleMissLucy · 27/05/2013 04:10

I like Lucie. Lucy is the chambermaid, Lucie is the French novelist. Or something like that.