Vaughn or Vaughan for a sibling to Fraser?

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Penny21xxx · 30/08/2026 00:17

Vaughn or Vaughan?
which spelling would you go for. Naturally I write ‘Vaughn’ but my partner thinks it’s too American and should be ‘Vaughan’

for reference / this is sibling for Fraser.

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Penny21xxx · 30/08/2026 20:39

is this test positive or do I have line eyes?

was taken around 8pm so I will retest tomorrow morning but couldn’t resist. I am around 8 DPO.

Vaughn or Vaughan for a sibling to Fraser?

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HudALledrith · 30/08/2026 08:29

@Any1ForTennis , The spelling of the Welsh surname is Vaughan. The pp was right in that it does mean 'Little'. The Gaelic equivalent is Buchan, which is not dissimilar to the Welsh Fychan (from bychan, 'little').

MirrorMirror1247 · 30/08/2026 01:22

I have relatives with this name who spell it Vaughan, so that's my vote.

Dontknowwhocanhelp · 30/08/2026 01:20

I’ve only ever seen it spelt Vaughan and as a surname personally.

Any1ForTennis · 30/08/2026 00:39

Presume its Vaughn the Welsh word for small/little rhymes with yawn?

If so, i would spell it properly otherwise it will be pronounced "vo-gan" won't it?

purplecorkheart · 30/08/2026 00:37

I would be with your DH with Vaughan. I am in Ireland and Vaughan is a surname.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 30/08/2026 00:28

Only even seen it spelled Vaughan, so I’m with your DH.

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