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How would you spell Schuyler?

34 replies

Baaaaa12345 · 22/04/2017 20:57

We have no Dutch heritage, so we aren't going for Schuyler. However, we are unsure if we should go for Skyla/Skylar/Skyler? For our baby girl. She is definitely this name (has been since we knew she was a girl) we are registering her on Tuesday, so need to know Smile

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BrutusMcDogface · 22/04/2017 20:58

I think skyler looks best written down!

BitchPeas · 22/04/2017 20:59

I'd say Skylar. But I've never met one! That's my favourite spelling out of your list though.

RicketyCricket · 22/04/2017 20:59

Skyler definitely.

And congratulations Flowers

Baaaaa12345 · 22/04/2017 21:01

Thank you Smile just looked and Skyla is the most used spelling! I wasn't expecting that.

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ImSoUnoriginal · 22/04/2017 21:01

I'd go Skylar too. I'm not so fond of the er ending.

MrsMeeseeks · 22/04/2017 21:01

I love Schuyler but your DC may have an easier time of it with Skyler.

fairgame84 · 22/04/2017 21:03

My niece is Skyla.
I have seen it spelt Skyler as well.

Squidgling · 22/04/2017 21:03

I prefer it with the "a" because I think it looks more like a female name. Not sure whether I prefer it with the "r" on the end or not. My first thought was Skyla but then as I looked at it more I wasn't sure if it looked unfinished. So perhaps Skylar is best. Congratulations!

moonlightmile · 22/04/2017 21:07

For a girl, I would probably go for Skyla. Skylar/Skyler seems more like a boys name to me.
It's a lovely name spelt whichever way though.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 22/04/2017 21:38

Skyla
Skyler

ineedamoreadultieradult · 22/04/2017 21:39

Skylar

DramaAlpaca · 22/04/2017 21:40

For ease of spelling I'd go with Skyla.

PotteringAlong · 22/04/2017 21:42

I would stick with Schuyler.

AnnoyedofTunbridgeWells · 22/04/2017 21:44

I pronounce Skyla differently from Schuyler so I think you should go with Skylar

SmokyRobinson · 22/04/2017 21:44

Skylar for me

Fauchelevent · 22/04/2017 21:44

I like it as a middle name to Angelica, Eliza or Peggy.

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In all seriousness I prefer Schuyler, or Skylar. Skyla... i don't know if i would choose it but i imagine a very pretty, tanned girl with dark hair, or big blonde curls so if you like it go for it

SmokyRobinson · 22/04/2017 21:46

Schuyler is not a Dutch first name - more a last name, but spelled Schuiler

SmokyRobinson · 22/04/2017 21:47

Or Schuijler

Ellieboolou27 · 22/04/2017 21:49

Skyler I like the best and looks the nicest. Reminds me of breaking bad and I really like the name too.

BartiDdu · 22/04/2017 22:07

In Dutch, Schuyler is a girl's name and Schylar a boy's name. Following that logic, spelling the name as Skyler for a girl would make most sense.

Sophronia · 22/04/2017 22:43

I've heard that in the US it's usually Skyler for a boy and Skylar for a girl

OvariesForgotHerPassword · 22/04/2017 22:53

I think in certain circles Schuyler will always have you pegged as musical theatre fans. If that's fine by you then Schuyler away Grin

and Peggy

KoalaDownUnder · 23/04/2017 01:00

I prefer Skyla.

Empireoftheclouds · 23/04/2017 01:06

Depends what you want her name to be surely?

Skyla ends with an 'ah' sound and skylar ends with an 'are'

Spell accordingly

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 23/04/2017 09:41

Skyla.

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