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Best way of spelling?

30 replies

MummyPiggy87 · 18/06/2015 18:05

I know my little one will probably have to spell her name out to people in the future, I also do but it doesn't bother me. I just wondered what people's opinions are on the best way of spelling it.

Kacie
Kacey
Kacy
Kasey
Kaci

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BikeRunSki · 18/06/2015 18:06

I thought the usual way of spelling it was Casey. I know two - a boy and a girl - who both spell it this way.

BadgerOfHonour · 18/06/2015 18:07

Kasey or Kacey

BadgerOfHonour · 18/06/2015 18:08

Yes, it definitely looks more right with a C, but the only one I know spells it Kasey, so that's what automatically popped into my head.

PallasCat · 18/06/2015 18:09

Casey is the conventional spelling.

florascotia · 18/06/2015 18:38

The name probably comes from a surname, Casey. That possibly comes from a Gaelic word meaning 'ready for war' or 'war-vigilant': Cathasach. There is no 'k' in the Gaelic alphabet, so it's better to spell the name with a C.

The famous Casey Jones spelled it 'Casey' - but his nickname (his real name was John Luther) was taken from Cayce, a town in the USA.
en.wikipedia.org/?title=Casey_Jones You might want to copy that, perhaps???

formidable · 18/06/2015 18:42

The only Casey I know is spelled Casey.

DirtyBlonde · 18/06/2015 18:42

I think Casey would be the best spelling.

All the others look like feminised spellings, and I don't think your DS would thank you for that.

I think of Casey Jones too - do children still sing the song?

Cloggal · 18/06/2015 18:45

Casey

Can I suggest Carey? Always had a wee soft spot for it!

bobajob · 18/06/2015 18:45

Casey

switchitoff · 18/06/2015 18:55

I always assumed the name Casey was for a boy, so perhaps a different spelling would be better for a girl? I think I would prefer Kacey out of your suggested spellings. I definitely wouldn't go for Kaci because I'd worry people would pronounce it with a hard "c" i.e. Kack-ee, which is definitely not nice!

An alternative would be to name her Katrina Chloe or something and call her K.C. for short.

Mopmay · 18/06/2015 18:55

Cassey

reuset · 18/06/2015 18:58

L u c y

reuset · 18/06/2015 18:58

Sorry Grin

Casey looks best, for what it's worth.

MummyPiggy87 · 18/06/2015 19:20

Thanks, I'm aware of the American spelling Casey but I think it's more for a boy. From what I've read Kacie is a modern English version. I prefer it with K. I originally liked the name from seeing that girl Kacie on the bachelor on TV x

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Totality22 · 18/06/2015 19:29

Ha ha @ Lucy!

What about KC kidding

Yep agree Casey is the nicer spelling. I am all about convention when it comes to names!!

MummyPiggy87 · 18/06/2015 19:35

Casey is not on the list lol

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scribblegirl · 18/06/2015 19:36

Of your options I would choose Kasey

Cloggal · 18/06/2015 19:38

I'd probably pick Kacey out of your list.

MummyPiggy87 · 18/06/2015 19:39

Thank you..

Bear in mind this is a girl, spelling it Casey is for a boy, I.e Casey affleck, Ben afflecks brother.

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Ponyboycurtis · 18/06/2015 19:39

My surname Cloggal

Nospringflower · 18/06/2015 19:42

Not really keen on any of your spellings -- all look a bit made up whereas Casey looks like a real name.

LunaMay · 18/06/2015 19:45

My cousin spells her name Kacey.

MummyPiggy87 · 18/06/2015 19:48

Nospringflower they arnt made up, they are real names. Name as some people spell my name Haley or Hayley.

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AntsMarching · 18/06/2015 19:49

My cousin is named Kasie

MummyPiggy87 · 18/06/2015 19:49

*same

Anyway.. I think I've made my mind up about it so thanks everyone who actually helped pick a name off MY list haha.

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