Is name this too out-there or strange?

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Katypop2 · 08/10/2022 13:20

My baby girl is due on the 22nd and I still haven’t chosen a name for her. The other day I was looking at baby names and came across the name Braelynn. I really like it and I think it is very pretty. It can also be spelled with one N but I prefer the spelling with two as I think it looks more complete. She could be Brae for short. The only problem is, it happens to be a very unusual name and I think people would struggle to spell it. Also which spelling do you prefer, Braelynn or Braelyn? Should I stay away from uncommon names that are hard to spell? My backup names are Ava, Lexi, Lily and Amelia (ik very basic/common but I don’t care about the popularity that much).

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shooketh · 08/10/2022 13:38

I like it

Imissmoominmama · 08/10/2022 13:38

I like Briallen. I wonder whether it’s pronounced as it’s spelt.

BlackberryCat · 08/10/2022 13:37

I Like it. I think it's really pretty.

passport123 · 08/10/2022 13:35

Would you like to be called that name? Spend your life spelling it and answering questions about it?

Misterno · 08/10/2022 13:34

I was curious about it, so I googled it and this is interesting:

”It is possible (although doubtful) that Braelyn was inspired by a modern Welsh female name Briallen which comes from the Celtic “briallu” meaning "primrose".”

The site says it’s a made up American name. Nothing wrong with that though. If you love it, go for it!

Mischance · 08/10/2022 13:25

I like it - it means primrose.

Happenchance · 08/10/2022 13:24

It's not a popular name on here. I don't think it's as uncommon as you think.

Dreamingcats · 08/10/2022 13:24

I don't think it's out there. I don't personally know any, but I've heard it before (mostly on Americans).

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