Rosy - is this a strange spelling

[welovesausagedogs]

One of my close friends has recently had her first child and has called her Rosy. Do you think the spelling make it seem strange or do you think that having a different spelling make it more unusual and interesting with Rosie being quite a popular name. I think it suits her as she has a very rosy cheeks, and is a very sweet looking baby.

Yes.

I think the different spelling changes the meaning.

I also think her DD will always be having her name spelt wrong. I imagine 'no with a Y, not an ie' will be said many, many, many a time.

"Rosy" is usually the way the adjective is spelt (as you mentioned, "rosy cheeks").

But I wouldn't go so far as to say it's strange. Rosy/ie is a nickname, and nicknames have more leeway in terms of spelling. Molly and Mollie are both acceptable spellings, for example.

I know three Rosy's. To me it looks normal.

Really What's wrong with that spelling of Rosy? Seems pretty normal to me. I guess it's what you're used too.
Isn't Rosie a nn for Rosemary?

I like it.

Considering that 'Rosy' is the spelling for the world 'rosy', I see it as being more 'valid' than Rosie.

Its lovely. I know both Rosies and Rosys and think both are nice.

I always thought Rosie/Rosy was short for Rosanna. It's a nice name

I know a Rosie short for Rosalie she also gets rose.

It is fine, especially as a nickname for Rosemary or Rosanna.

Did your friend ask you for your thoughts/advice about her dd's name? Is she thinking of changing it?

Rosie/Rosy can be nicknames for any of the Rose- names.

My 2-month old daughter is named Rose and we've had people nn her Rosy.

I much prefer the Rosy spelling personally, but accept most would spell "ie".

I find that some names seem "right" to me with a -y ending and some with -ie. For instance, Sally but not Sallie, Maggie but not Maggy. Some are OK with either, and I would put Rosie/Rosy in that category.

Either spelling's a ridiculous name for an adult woman anyway!

I think either is fine though 'ie' is more common for a name.
I don't think anyone will find it really bizarre - it's not like spelling James -Jaymz or similar

I also really like the spelling Rosy, has more meaning than Rosie and makes a popular name more unusual. Apparently at baby group though, some people were making rude comments about the name, saying it was silly and made-up. Personally i don't think those comments make much sense to be honest, and i shall tell her that lost of mumsnetters disagree with them also. Seeker, i think your comment is quite rude.

I know a Rosy, short for Rosemary. She chose that spelling as a kid and is quite happy with it.