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Which spelling of Graham/Graeme do you prefer?

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fairybeagle · 03/01/2020 13:44

Just that, which spelling do you like best? I would think Graham is the more common? Would he forever have to spell it if the other was used?

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MoonlightMistletoe · 05/01/2020 00:35

Graham

Queenest · 05/01/2020 00:06

Neither. I know 2 men in their 50s/60s called Graham and they both get called Gray for short. Odd name really. Unless you’re Graham Norton who I can’t imagine with any other name.

How about Hamish or Scott instead?! Grin

Threeminis · 04/01/2020 23:59

Graeme.
But, as pp have said, I'm from Scotland

AlliKaneErikson · 04/01/2020 23:54

*name!!

AlliKaneErikson · 04/01/2020 23:54

I met a young child of about 6 or 7 today called Graham- I hadn’t heard the bane for ages so it was strange to see a thread about it!

Thorn90 · 04/01/2020 06:49

Are you giving birth to a 50 year old man?

CountFosco · 04/01/2020 06:48

I prefer Graeme (I'm Scottish if that makes a difference) but would always ask since I know people with both spellings. They should both be pronounced the same but the Grahams at school were called Grey Ham to tease them. I don't think the name is dated though, it's fairly timeless and traditional, I know boys and men with the name.

TotheletterofthelawTHELETTER · 04/01/2020 06:35

My brother is Graeme.
In my head I always pronounce Graham as gray ham.

KatherineJaneway · 04/01/2020 06:34

Graham

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fairybeagle · 04/01/2020 06:29

@Letthemysterybe DC1 is one of the names you e mentioned :)

Thanks for replies, think I'll go back to the drawing board. Back to browsing the name boards 😩

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IncrediblySadToo · 03/01/2020 23:24

With your Scottish surname I’d go with Graeme.

But as you’ve said you’re not sure about it I’m going to say, I personally think it’s dated and too early for a comeback! Like Sharon or Tracy.

There are some lovely Scottish names - try again 😊

WoodliceInSunderland · 03/01/2020 23:20

I like Graham.
I have a good friend called Graeme and it always makes me think of a Creme Egg when I see his name written down. Blush

Letthemysterybe · 03/01/2020 23:05

I find it hard to chose between two spellings of a name that I don’t like, sorry! So many lovely Scottish names to choose from. I like Angus and Hamish and Rory.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 03/01/2020 23:02

I like the look of Graeme more, but what puts me off is that when we were doing Latin at school, our teacher pointed out that the Graeme in our class would be pronounced Grimy in Latin. I realise this is my issue though and unlikely to be a day to day concern!

emilybrontescorsett · 03/01/2020 23:00

With dh having a Scottish surname, if go with Graeme.

ClappyFlappy · 03/01/2020 22:59

I thought both spellings were Scottish.

I probably prefer Graham

BelfastNonBlonde · 03/01/2020 22:56

Graeme

user1493494961 · 03/01/2020 22:55

It's awful, whichever the spelling.

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 03/01/2020 22:29

I'd go for Graeme, probably because I'm Scottish. Not overly keen on it though, there are lots of much nicer Scottish boys names.

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fairybeagle · 03/01/2020 22:23

Thanks for the replies. DH is scottish and scottish surname but we live in England. DC1 has a traditional scottish name.
I still can't decide if I even like the name 🤷‍♀️

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ParsleyPot · 03/01/2020 21:50

Graham
I like it.

mynameiswah · 03/01/2020 21:47

Neither. Horrible, middle-aged beardy bloke name.

Mummytea24 · 03/01/2020 21:29

Love the name Graham :)

MyNameHasBeenTaken · 03/01/2020 21:28

Graham.
I know a few, the youngest being a teen.
Graeme always looks like it should be said "greem" somehow.
But I do know Italian people pronounce graham as a single syllable grahm (gr-arm)

MamaGee09 · 03/01/2020 21:26

IM in scotland where the spelling is Graeme, however I have an English relative and it’s spelt Graham both are pronounced exactly the same,

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