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Macy

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Tzzy · 28/05/2026 17:44

I love this name but am so confused on how to spell it. Is it Macy? Maci? Mayci? Maycie? Maycee? Maycey? Macey? Macie? Everyone seems to have a different preference. Macy is the most common spelling I would assume, but it's not my favourite.

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Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 21:35

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 21:16

The famous British retailer is Marks and Spencer not Mark's and Spencer's.
You are not funny.

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Ok...ok....chill 😁
I was mostly being a bit silly.
My point is the majority of British people will have never heard of a department store that exists only in another country and really wouldn't make any link between that retailer and a child named Macy.

PhaseFour · 28/05/2026 21:35

I really don't like the name. And the fact that it can be spelt so many ways is a definite negative. It's frustrating for staff and especially so for the students.

I work in a high school and in our school we have multiples of each of rhe following spellings:

Macie
Macey
Macy.

Then to add to the confusion:

Maci-Lea
Macey-Lee
Maisie-May.

For those who suggest the MAISIE spelling - it's not straightforward. We have one who pronounces Macie as May-zee (another name entirely) and others who pronounce it Mace-ee.

This is what your daughter will be up against!

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 21:16

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 20:45

Yes and the (oh so famous) American department store is "Macy's" not "Macy"
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The famous British retailer is Marks and Spencer not Mark's and Spencer's.
You are not funny.

GrillaMilla · 28/05/2026 20:57

I only know one teenager with this name, Macey.
It's a lovely name. I like Marcia too which is similar I think.

holdupp · 28/05/2026 20:51

However you spell it please don't end it with an i.

According to Google Macie is the most popular spelling in the UK followed by Macey and Macy.

I agree with considering Maisie, sounds very similar but doesn't have 101 possible spellings.

Thebinisrightthere · 28/05/2026 20:45

Few Brits would think of Macy's department store. I quite like the name. Only know 2 people with that name and one of them was a one hit wonder

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 20:45

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 20:40

@Needmorelego , that's 'Marks & Spencer' not 'Mark'.

I would comment on Mason and Fortnum & Mason or Mason & Cash.
I know dozens of Marks but no Macy.

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Yes and the (oh so famous) American department store is "Macy's" not "Macy"
😁😁😁

Thebinisrightthere · 28/05/2026 20:44

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 20:37

It's usually followed by "and Spencer" 😁

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Or prefixed by "Pri" 🤣

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 20:40

@Needmorelego , that's 'Marks & Spencer' not 'Mark'.

I would comment on Mason and Fortnum & Mason or Mason & Cash.
I know dozens of Marks but no Macy.

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 20:37

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 20:33

I've never heard of a shop called Mark.

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It's usually followed by "and Spencer" 😁

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 20:33

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 20:17

Yes I know that simply because I am interested in retail history.
But most Brits probably have never heard of it.
It's a most dubious link to a name for a baby.
Would you tell someone they shouldn't use the name Zara or Mark "because of the shop"?

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I've never heard of a shop called Mark.

ClassicalQueen · 28/05/2026 20:31

I’m sorry I think it’s horrid. However saying that the only person I know called Macey is vile.

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 20:29

Firebird83 · 28/05/2026 20:23

Maisie is better. What about that?

Completely different name.
The OP isn't asking opinions on the name...just the best way to spell it.

Firebird83 · 28/05/2026 20:23

Maisie is better. What about that?

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 20:17

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 19:28

It's a New York landmark.Macy's - Wikipedia

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Yes I know that simply because I am interested in retail history.
But most Brits probably have never heard of it.
It's a most dubious link to a name for a baby.
Would you tell someone they shouldn't use the name Zara or Mark "because of the shop"?

tinyladybird · 28/05/2026 19:50

I'd say Macy, Macey or Macie. I'd say majority would assume it's spelt Macy...thinking of Macy Gray or the shop. Such a cute little name regardless of spelling.

My own name can be spelt numerous ways. Go for the most obvious one...less likely for people to get it wrong.

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 19:28

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 19:14

Yes but will the average Brit think about that connection?
I seriously doubt it.

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It's a New York landmark.Macy's - Wikipedia

Macy's - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macy's

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 19:14

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 19:07

Macy's.

Yes but will the average Brit think about that connection?
I seriously doubt it.

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 19:07

Macy's.

Jellyofftheplate · 28/05/2026 18:46

Haven't heard of the shop. If spelling it I'd go for Macey but with little confidence. There are so many better names that won't be an ongoing headache of spelling it out. If you do go for a weird spelling, go for a short one so Maci not Maycee so at least it's fewer letters to shout down the phone.

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 18:32

Stoicandhappy · 28/05/2026 18:30

Macy like the shop?

There was another thread recently about the name Macy and someone mentioned the shop.
I questioned "what shop" and was told "the American department store".
I have a feeling the vast majority of Brits will have never heard of Macy's Department store 🤷

Stoicandhappy · 28/05/2026 18:30

Macy like the shop?

Viviennemary · 28/05/2026 18:29

It's dire. But Macey is probably the best spelling.

Needmorelego · 28/05/2026 18:26

Macey or Macy are the 2 spellings I generally see.

HugoThatway · 28/05/2026 18:25

Maci-Lea is perfect. Go for it.
Maci-Lea?