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So many spelling variants of the name zach. Which would you choose?

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BobbieDog · 21/12/2016 14:59

Im quite taken to the name Zach but there is that many spellings of it im unsure which is the most popular!

So far i have some across..

Zak
Zach
Zack
Zac

Which is the most recognised spelling does anyone know?

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1horatio · 22/12/2016 06:29

Zachary for the bc.

It's a really lovely name.
Nickname Zack or Zac.

But I don't think the spelling of a nickname matter that much.

DD's name is Clarissa and her nickname is Clarie. But I'm actually not sure whether that's Clary or Clarie, tbh.

user1482217471 · 22/12/2016 00:53

Zack (if that's on the BC) Smile

UntilTheCowsComeHome · 21/12/2016 23:52

I have an 11 yo Zach short for Zachary.

I know 2 others, a Zac and a Zack.

We struggled to find a middle name to go with Zach so decided on Jacob as it flowed well after Zachary.

BikeRunSki · 21/12/2016 22:49

I know a Zac (7) and Zakaria (5).

Also a Zeb (Zebulon, 9)

ChalkyC · 21/12/2016 19:55

Does he have a middle name?

Yes - but a short single syllable to go with the three syllables in Zachary.

I don't really have much of an issue when people misspell 'zach' - it is after all a knickname or pet name in a way. We know how we spell it!

UnicornPee · 21/12/2016 19:38

Zac

I don't like the version with an 'h'

Trills · 21/12/2016 19:16

Only if you are French

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BobbieDog · 21/12/2016 19:13

Ahh i ve never seen it spelt Luc

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BigGreenOlives · 21/12/2016 19:07

Luke can also be Luc.

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BobbieDog · 21/12/2016 19:05

Capes

I have noticed Zach is becoming popular quite recently and i do think it may become in the top ten very soon

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lovelearning · 21/12/2016 19:02

Luke is a perfect name Smile

NoCapes · 21/12/2016 19:00

My Zachary/Zach is the only one I know

And I have 2 at primary school and we go to playgroups/swimming classes etc so I know quite a number of children and babies

I do think it's gaining popularity recently though which is a bit annoying Grin

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BobbieDog · 21/12/2016 18:57

Chalky

Does he have a middle name?

I have a very common surname (Smith) so if i decide on Luke i was thinking Luke Ethan Smith. With Zach or Zachary i have no idea what would go as a middle name.

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ChalkyC · 21/12/2016 18:55

I have a Zachary shortened to Zach. I find I do use both names as do his teachers and friends. I still love it. He's the only one out of my friends kids and at his school.

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BobbieDog · 21/12/2016 18:51

It really annoys me when people spell your name wrong as there is so many different ways to spell it.

Where as with Luke there is no shortening, no spelling errors etc

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OlennasWimple · 21/12/2016 18:47

Luke is a perfect name if you are unsure whether to "do" shortened names or not! And only one spelling (I think!) to worry about

lovelearning · 21/12/2016 18:47

Not many spelling variants of Luke.Wink

VanessaBet · 21/12/2016 18:47

I know one Zach (Zachary) and one Zac (Isaac, mine). They're both 8

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BobbieDog · 21/12/2016 18:43

Would you say Zach/Zachary is very popular?

I like Luke too.

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babyblabber · 21/12/2016 18:40

Zach

VanessaBet · 21/12/2016 18:40

I have a Zac, full name Isaac.

lovelearning · 21/12/2016 18:39

a name on the birth certificate

Zachariah.

Nickname Zach.

Trills · 21/12/2016 18:34

Full name Zachary

Always put the long version, then they have a choice.

LoveFactually · 21/12/2016 18:30

Zachary. Zach.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 21/12/2016 18:23

Zac.