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Middle names for Kaelyn?

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liajayne · 09/05/2019 19:40

So basically I want a name for a girl that isn't common, however I don't mind if the middle name is slightly more common (but not super common). I have fallen in love with the name Kaelyn (Kay-Lin - almost like Caitlin without the t) but I'm stuck for a middle name!

I've come up with:

Kaelyn Paige
Kaelyn Jade

But I haven't fallen in love with these like I have for the first name, so does anyone have any other suggestions? My surname is Robinson so obviously I need something that flows nicely with that - I'm not too fussy about the length as long as it doesn't take 10 minutes to pronounce .

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Bigearringsbigsmile · 10/05/2019 07:56

I would think morphine if it was spelled with a c too I'm afraid. It's the sound. ..its exactly the same as kaolin.
What about caitlin? Almost the same but the t takes away the association?

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liajayne · 10/05/2019 07:48

Kaelyn and Cailyn are pronounced exactly the same... Why does it matter which f*ing way I spell it! Out of the two Kaelyn looks better to me. I didn't ask for peoples opinions on the name - I asked for middle names! If people aren't going to be helpful why bother posting?

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Rangeloaf · 10/05/2019 07:27

I've been ignoring everyone and their pathetic jokes and hatred towards names begging with K up until now... But I dont understand why people feel the need to do it? If it's constructive then fine carry on - but half of these comments haven't exactly been helpful have they?

I guess people feel might feel sorry for the future Kaelyn and are trying to get you to rethink the name.

it doesn’t have to be associated with illness does it

I’m afraid you can’t control what other people associate it with. And a LOT of people here have said that’s their first thought. That means through her life that will be many people’s first thought when they meet her which doesn’t seem very fair

BasiliskStare · 10/05/2019 03:37

@liajayne Oh goodness - started this and then came back to it so have cross posted with @MercyBodle - so second vote for Felicity here - and Stella - All very best whichever you choose.

BasiliskStare · 10/05/2019 03:34

@liajayne - I am not too struck with Kaelyn - But I do take your point that is not the question you are asking.

I would say of your list , I like Felicity the best.
Also - just a thought - a good friend of mine always goes by his middle name now as he hates his first name. So when I gave my DS his names I made sure middle name was a decent alternative choice in case he hated the name we had landed him with I think Felicity is lovely & not hugely used - ( I did once have a friend who called herself Fliss day to day but am sure other diminutives are used also if wanted ) . If it were me I would avoid Jade or Paige as they don't really give a more classic alternative . I think Marie is nice and to be honest I know you said Grace overused as a middle name but such a lovely and classic name.

That said & I have said it before I think Stella is a somewhat classic without being overused. "Kaelyn Stella" ?

I do think the K spelling reminds me of Kaolin - BUT @liajayne - I know that is not what you asked - so from me - thumbs up to Felicity and how about Stella as middle name ? . Anyhow - that aside - best wishes if baby girl.

MercyBodle · 10/05/2019 02:32

I like Kaelyn Felicity best from your shortlist. Felicity is quite lovely and very upbeat and they sound good together.

There's nothing wrong with names starting with K op, (Katharine, Kate, Keeley, Kerensa all fine), it's just that Kaelyn fits a pattern of many alternatively spelt names which feel very individual to the parent but in fact fit a pattern that makes them seem much more common to others - eg K instead of C, often using 'ai' sounds but spelt 'ae', 2 syllables end in n, 'lyn' ending which is a very common American pattern of naming (Gracelyn, Maelyn, Raelyn , Braelyn etc).

Dhalandchips · 09/05/2019 23:17

Morphine immediately!

Tillygetsit · 09/05/2019 23:13

Well said Swearwolf. You cant use the "Why ask for opinions?" arguement when the OP has only asked for middle names. I always think that posters who use the chav word are worried they won't be seen as posh enough 😂 I've seen Archie and Harrison tarnished with this brush on here before and the poshest family in the country have chosen those names.
OP how about Kaylin Eliza?

Clearyweary · 09/05/2019 22:47

Another one here who’s immediate thought was morphine. Sorry.

Swearwolf · 09/05/2019 22:36

Bloody hell - she asked about middle names and said more than once that she loves the first name. How hurtful to keep banging on about how you think it's chavvy because it starts with a K (which honestly, I don't know anyone in real life who thinks that. How many Kates are there?!). Pointing out an association that might have been missed is one thing, but stop piling on now?

Op, call your baby Kaelyn if you love it. Yes she may have to spell it, but I have to spell my name a lot too and I can't say I've ever had an issue with that. I'm a pretty good speller...

There are some nice suggestions here. As someone with first middle and last names that all end in a 'n' sound, which I always found clunky, a name that ends in a vowel will flow better.

sweetkitty · 09/05/2019 22:30

I know two male Caelans and a female Caelan

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liajayne · 09/05/2019 22:29

I asked for middle names - regardless of how the name is spelt, it will still be spelt the same way so instead of everyone saying it should be spelt with a C they could have not commented or actually just answered my question?!

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VeganSteve · 09/05/2019 22:27

I also thought morphine... sorry op

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 09/05/2019 22:23

If you're going to post about a name choice on here OP you're going to get opinions. You will not like all of the opinions 🤷🏻‍♀️

Caitlin is much nicer IMO.

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liajayne · 09/05/2019 22:22

An invented oddly spelt name beginning with K which is associated with serious illness

Except it doesn't have to be associated with a illness does it? Considering they're different spellings... And what actually is the issue with a name begging with K? It's pronounced exactly they same - and if you say it phonetically it actually makes more sense to be spelt with a K... Would you lot rather I named my child Apple or ABCDE? 🤔 Since they seem to been 'suitable' names according to some people.

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Blueuggboots · 09/05/2019 22:21

@Pinkarsedfly first thing I thought of too!!! 😂😂😂😂

ClaraMatilda · 09/05/2019 22:19

Kay Lynn?

Rangeloaf · 09/05/2019 22:16

It’s really not great. An invented oddly spelt name beginning with K which is associated with serious illness

DramaAlpaca · 09/05/2019 22:07

Good for you, OP.

DramaAlpaca · 09/05/2019 22:06

Indeed Pinkie

And Mindy is correct about the pronunciation of Caoilfhionn.

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liajayne · 09/05/2019 22:05

I've decided to keep K at the start of the name - tough sh*t if you think its 'chavvy' or related to a medicine! Based on how to spell it I'm undecided whether to use Kaelyn or Kailyn - however either way she'll have to keep telling people to spell it as they're as so many variations! My name is a very popular name (Amelia) and I still have to spell it to people - I think it is the case with many names now.

Also - Caoilfhionn is pronounced Kee-lin or Quee-lin, not kay-lin.

I was trying to work out how that was pronounced...

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MindyStClaire · 09/05/2019 21:52

Pinkie

Also - Caoilfhionn is pronounced Kee-lin or Quee-lin, not kay-lin.

PinkieTuscadero · 09/05/2019 21:45

All they've got is their K hatred to hang on to, now that Prince Archie Harrison walks among us

DramaAlpaca · 09/05/2019 21:43

I've only heard the 'names beginning with K are chavvy' thing on MN. I bloody hate seeing names described as 'chavvy', it's such a horrible word. Ignore all those snobby comments, OP. If you like the name that's all that matters.

Sophronia · 09/05/2019 21:36

Cailin looks much better.

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