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Does everyone think the spelling of my chosen name is odd??

187 replies

MrsMonkeyBear · 05/06/2014 11:58

Hubby and I just found out we are expecting a little girl.

We have chosen the name Sofee but everyone thinks we should spell it a more traditional way.

Am I just being weird??

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SweepTheHalls · 05/06/2014 12:16

Please don't do that to her. A lovely name when spelt properly.

CoteDAzur · 05/06/2014 12:16

Is this a joke?

SanityClause · 05/06/2014 12:16

Ha! Spotty, I also have a normal surname that can be spelt two different ways. I have the more normal spelling, but still have to confirm every time.

Honestly, OP, it will be a pain for her.

Unless you have a good reason for wanting this spelling, like naming her after someone spelt that way, of if it's a usual spelling somewhere that is important to you, just don't do it.

OwlCapone · 05/06/2014 12:16

Sofee is utterly dreadful.

MissBattleaxe · 05/06/2014 12:15

Please don't do it. If you want to be different, give her an unusual middle name, but please don't try and be special or different by giving your daughter a crappy phonetically spelled name. Sophie is gorgeous. Sofee will cause years and years of eye rolling and tutting.

SnakeyMcBadass · 05/06/2014 12:14

Um. No. Not a great spelling.

EyelinerQueen · 05/06/2014 12:14

I would assume that you and your H were very very very stupid.

And I would feel sorry for poor wee Sofeeeeeeee.

littlegreengloworm · 05/06/2014 12:13

Oh my goodness, don't spell it that way, she will hate it

Floggingmolly · 05/06/2014 12:13

What's wrong with the proper spelling? Confused. If you like being a bit "different", express it in some other way, ffs.

TheEponymousGrub · 05/06/2014 12:12

It makes me think of toffee, and sofa.

If you like unusual names (I do!) then pick one! Dont just mis-spell a common one.

EhricLovesTheBhrothers · 05/06/2014 12:12

Bahahahahahaha
you are joking right?

(is what everyone will be thinking)

WowserBowser · 05/06/2014 12:11

I would laugh inwardly if i ever saw that spelling. What is wrong with 'Sophie'?

FriedaMensch · 05/06/2014 12:11

I think you could get away with Sofie if you want the "f", as that is a recognised variant spelling. Sofee looks like a typo.

scarletforya · 05/06/2014 12:10

Can I ask why you want to spell it that way?

HowsTheSerenity · 05/06/2014 12:09

She will spend her entire life spelling it.
She will never be able to buy tat with her name on it.

SanityClause · 05/06/2014 12:09

I have an ordinary name with an unusual spelling. In my case, it's a family spelling - my great grandmother's name was spelt like mine.

It's a pain in the arse.

Don't do it.

stripedtortoise · 05/06/2014 12:08

Yup. I'd think you were an apple short of a picnic, and not in the nice endearing way.

spottydolphin · 05/06/2014 12:07

i wouldn't worry overly about the having to spell it though, people always say that on threads like this.

i have a really common name (Claire) and I ALWAYS have to spell it because of the variations on it. My surname can also be spelled 2 different ways (but is also pretty common/normal) so I have to spell that as well lol

eurochick · 05/06/2014 12:07

Sophie is lovely.

Sofee is terrible. It looks like how a small child learning to spell would write the name.

StrawberryMojito · 05/06/2014 12:07

Yes you're being weird. Sophie- lovely. Sofee - horrid.

spottydolphin · 05/06/2014 12:06

i'm not overly keen on it personally, but heck it's your baby and if you like it spelt like that then go with it!

alternatively how about Sofie? that's how it's spelt in some other countries, from the greek (i think) Sofia

blondiebonce · 05/06/2014 12:05

Your child, your choice.

Maybe people think it will save "hassle" when she starts school/spelling it over the phone/ people assuming the spelling but it's your decision. It's nice to be a bit different! It's not like you've just pulled a handful of random letters out and come up with something totally out there! My partner and I are calling our little girl something a bit different and some peoples reactions are quite funny/rude. If people don't like it they can get over it.
congratulations on your lovely news :)

Softlysoftlycatchymonkey · 05/06/2014 12:05

Yes to bowler

CraicWhore · 05/06/2014 12:05

Awful. Sorry OP

Glastokitty · 05/06/2014 12:04

Sophie is a lovely name but your spelling is really awful.