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How would you spell...

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SilverHoney · 11/11/2014 23:24

Joesph / Joseph / Joeseph ??

Probably a stupid question, I didn't even know there were alternative ways of spelling it until my husband pointed it out. Is there one 'proper' way?

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AnnieLobeseder · 12/11/2014 14:23

No no, it's Geocheuwa.

And Geowsev.

Grin

Both lovely names, but Joseph is the only way to spell Joseph in English, as has already been said.

The two names go well together - so maybe keep Joseph in reserve if Joshua gets a brother later on.

toptomatoes · 12/11/2014 14:22

I have a Joseph. There have never been any spelling complications; he's 8.

TravelinColour · 12/11/2014 14:20

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OhBuggeringBollocks · 12/11/2014 13:26

Only other spelling I know is Josef - as in Stalin.

RobinSparkles · 12/11/2014 13:26

I'm sure there's a Jozef at DD's school.

I'd definitely go with Joseph. Lovely name!

CormoranStrike · 12/11/2014 13:23

Joseph.

squoosh · 12/11/2014 12:31

Joseph looks a bit faddy. I prefer J'Zeff.

Smukogrig · 11/11/2014 23:43

Joseph. The only way.
(In english)

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SilverHoney · 11/11/2014 23:38

Not my name choice anyway. Think I'll suggest there was far too much confusion over spelling, so we're better of going with Joshua. Smile

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Showy · 11/11/2014 23:36

Jowzeff?

Seriously, it's Joseph.

TsukuruTazaki · 11/11/2014 23:34

Joseph is a lovely name

The others are absolutely horrendous

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SilverHoney · 11/11/2014 23:32

God knows what baby name list he found the others on! Maybe they're 'trendy' new spellings...? Glad I wasn't alone in my confusion.

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Blueberrybaby · 11/11/2014 23:29

It's Joseph or I have seen Josef used before but I think that tends to be a European spelling. The other 'spellings' are just mistakes!

snice · 11/11/2014 23:28

everyone spells it Joseph

Valsoldknickers · 11/11/2014 23:28

Joseph, never saw/heard of the other ways. Have seen Josef as well. Such a lovely name if you don't mind my saying so!

Only1scoop · 11/11/2014 23:27

Joseph.

CointreauVersial · 11/11/2014 23:26

The second one. Never seen the others!

LoveVintage · 11/11/2014 23:25

Joseph. It is my elder DS' name and I adore it.

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NetballHoop · 11/11/2014 23:25

Um, surely Joseph is the only way to spell it?