Worst spelling of perfectly ordinary names? Elyviya anyone?

[backonthedecaff]

I have met a Danyal, Daniol, Naiphthan, Caytie and an Alivia. Why do people consign their children to a life time of 'no, that's Daniel spelt...'? Any equally terrible ones out there?

[FlossiesFurCoat]

Niamph - they thought it was the Irish spelling, which is in fact 'Niamh'...

[PattyPenguin]

The Arabic spelling of Daniel will be in Arabic letters.

Danyal is a transliteration into the Roman alphabet of the Arabic pronunciation.

[1horatio]

Sooo many! But mostly in/from Utah. Alyce, Ayebraham, Cayleb, Alycsaundra, Elcee, Kellee, Flavious, Hyrum, Raychelle... But I think it's actually a cultural/traditional thing for some people in utah.

[areyoubeingserviced]

Dhyanna- really Diana

[IlureDa1949]

Would you believe I met a "dQniel" the other day.

How horrible is that?

[Sophronia]

I know of a Kalup (Caleb) and a Xzanthy

[Sophronia]

Also an Annaleaz, a Cortneigh-Channelle, a Francesca pronounced "fran-chess-ick-uh" and a Penelope pronounced "penny-lope"

[CordeliaFrost]

Have recently encountered sisters named Eastyn and Khloie. (This is in the US).

[Jobz]

I know a Taireece...

[wesH]

Met a woman who called her oldest boy "Adian". Pronounced "Aidan"

[Alcoss627]

There's a business card on my mom's fridge for a lady named Cymmantha.

[FixItUpChappie]

I know a Shajon - pronounced Sean....but I think of him as Sha-John every time I see his name - I can't help it

[NiceCuppaTeaAndASitDown]

This is one I saw the other day but can't think where:
Sssst

Pronounced Forest, of course!

[BikeRunSki]

There was a thread about Whillyham yesterday. Except in this case, the unique spelling belonged to the baby's grandfather, who was kicking off that the baby's name was spelt the more traditional way.

[minifingerz]

I know a Junita. I thought it was pronounced 'One eeta' but no, it's pronounced 'June eeta'. June for short.

[DameSquashalot]

I got all the way to the the post about the Beckhams before I realised I was reading an old thread...

[Mynameisunknown]

A friend of my friend has an unusual spelling of the name Amber, Amba. I also know a Charley, Jorja, Dafnie, and a Daizie.

[Prawnofthepatriarchy]

A HCP I know we proud of tactfully persuading a new mum not to call her baby Hugh Janus. "Janus Hugh sounds so much better."

[Gingernaut]

Siobion. I was told that's how you spell Siobhan.

[Prawnofthepatriarchy]

Oops, sorry. Only just registered that this is an old thread .

[reuset]

Yes, some people use odd spellings of 'proper' names, or completely made up names. Other people don't recognise that some 'odd spellings' are, in fact, 'proper names'


If that makes sense

[reuset]

This thread is six years old!
Zombie thread

[MommaGee]

Charley surely legit if for a girl?

[SaudadeObama]

I know an Isaque.

[confusedandemployed]

prawn zombie thread or not, you did that kid a huge favour!