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Kacey vs Kacie

77 replies

somethinglike7820 · 20/09/2020 13:45

Hi all,

We like the name Kacey/Kacie for our DD, but can't decide which spelling looks better. I'm leaning slightly towards one of them but I'd like to hear other people's thoughts first. We know that Casey is the traditional spelling but we much prefer the other two so don't suggest Casey please Smile

So out of Kacey and Kacie, which do you like better?

Thank you x

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zigaziga · 21/09/2020 09:13

@SeanCailleach but if they there were 3 girls called Elly but spelt Elly, Ellie and Elli does that really make it much easier? Surely a wider selection of names is just easier than lots of spellings?

IHeartKingThistle · 21/09/2020 08:32

Wow there are some crashing snobs on here.

SeanCailleach · 21/09/2020 08:24

@BackforGood I love different spellings it makes my life so much easier. I have to rapidly learn and recall dozens of kids and when they are all called Ellie and Jake it is a total headspin.

zigaziga · 21/09/2020 07:21

Kacey definitely

BackforGood · 21/09/2020 00:18

Would you be kind enough to explain to me why spelling a 'known name' the way it is normally spelled, isn't an option ?

I don't understand why you would want to make life difficult for your own child ?

Genuine question. I just never understand it.

HollowTalk · 21/09/2020 00:14

@AfterSchoolWorry

Katie/Katy isn't an option for us, it's too common

🤣🤣🤣

That has really made me laugh, too.
Kanaloa · 21/09/2020 00:08

I really don’t see the issue with the name Kacey/Kacie. It’s not ridiculously outlandish or silly as a name. It’s pretty, not too common but not too unusual. People often suggest names like Nancy or Clementine on here which I personally really dislike. However, I see that there isn’t really anything wrong with them, it’s just a difference of taste.

I don’t understand what’s meant by ‘it has a certain vibe’ either. I can’t think of any bad associations with the name Kacey. Unless you mean it’s similar to Lacy/Macy which are quite popular.

Gigglr · 21/09/2020 00:00

Cassandra nickname Cassie or Casey?

movingonup20 · 20/09/2020 23:57

@AfterSchoolWorry

I know, the irony.

Strokethefurrywall · 20/09/2020 23:57

Kacey for sure. Far better than Kacie and infinitely more interesting than Katie.. 😁

CandyLeBonBon · 20/09/2020 23:54

Kaysee

newnameforthis123 · 20/09/2020 23:51

Casey.

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 20/09/2020 23:50

Normally the -sey ending is female and the -sie ending is male (Lesley/Leslie)

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somethinglike7820 · 20/09/2020 23:47

@AfterSchoolWorry @HopeClearwater I meant common as in, widely used, i.e. high up the popularity charts... not common as in class wise if that's what you thought I meant? Otherwise I don't see what's funny.

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HopeClearwater · 20/09/2020 23:37

@AfterSchoolWorry Grin

tararabumdeay · 20/09/2020 23:16

Quite like @Porridgeoat's suggestion of Acacia with Casey as a nickname, that's something for us to think about.

I know a mum with a daughter called Cadie. She would have gone for the full Arcadia in hindsight.

wigglywormx · 20/09/2020 23:15

We have a Kacey.
Be prepared for people spelling it Casey, and questioning your spelling though.
I didn't like the Casey way either - I thought the K and c in the middle looked more girly. Also all the names which rhyme with it, would never be spelt with an s in the middle.

Ideasplease322 · 20/09/2020 23:12

Casey - please don’t spell it with a k.

foxyroxyyy · 20/09/2020 23:05

Neither vs neither?!

Pieceofpurplesky · 20/09/2020 23:04

Obviously the yacht is a typo! I've taught. It's late

Pieceofpurplesky · 20/09/2020 23:03

I've yacht a Kacey, a Kaci and a Kacei (not a typo)

AfterSchoolWorry · 20/09/2020 23:00

Katie/Katy isn't an option for us, it's too common

🤣🤣🤣

may3120 · 20/09/2020 22:57

Kacie. It looks softer and more feminine to me.

Firebird83 · 20/09/2020 21:44

The one I know is a Kaci. I think Kacey looks better though.

ZebraKid71 · 20/09/2020 21:29

Kacey is a very established and popular spelling for girls in the states so I'd go with that. I prefer the Casey spelling but would assume male.

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