Why not have one thread called 'I want a daft spelling of a traditional name. Any thoughts?'

[stroppyknickers]

Then we could avoid lots of threads saying ' what do you think of Jaykob/Lewease/Shee-lah/ whatever and refer them all to the one thread for opinions. I'll go first - whatever it is, spell it properly or choose an unusual name and go with that?

I'd like to know what statement people think they're making when they spell Jacob 'Jaycub'

Is it 'I'm really different, no, honestly, I am, I totally am different' [stamps foot] in black size five next boot bought in sale.

Aye Liffey.
I feel the same about weddings myself.
'Mine will be unique as noone has obviously ever thought of taffeta bows on the back of chairs/bubbles/disposable cameras on tables/dressing 36 bridesmaids in neon satin/arriving at reception in a trailer.'

the world must be passing me by, since when have people done that to perfectly good names?

Plus, it ruins it when they are teenagers and want to choose their own wacky spelling as a nickname. In the future it'll be all "no, my name is JACOB not Jeeeaayyykkkuuubbbbb"

Even something as daft as Peaches or Pocahontas is better than taking a proper name and mangling it to "make a statement".

is this very tenuously a thread about a thread?

i reckon the other hundred or so that posted on the other thread said enough.

nope. It's to stop people posting things like the ellynor thread, and getting upset when others criticise. we can all just make our views plain in general and then move on

Yeah Peaches and Pixie annoy me less, because at least they are different. [stamps bespoke pump]

I didn't see that other thread, I was at that travellers' wedding Mooondog mentioned.

Yep, I can see why you would go for Peaches rather than Emmy-lee or some such.

If you want a daft spelling how about Keef. I challenge anyone to beat it.

John Peel once wrote in his column in the Radio Times that he had known two blokes called Jonh (yes, that spelling) and one Dave-Id.

((( john peel )))

I still think "Shevorne/ Chevorne" has the record for the best combination of wilful misspelling, stupidity about the name's origins and just turning a beautiful name into pure ugliness.

LOL at Shee-La. Is she the Plincess of Power?

I blame the modern twist. These days everything has to have one.

Mashed potato with lemongrass = modern twist
Unnecessary use of the letters Y and K in a name = modern twist

he man reference! my dcs are crazy about he man! never tried lemongrass, prefer gravy with mash in my unposh way

How about names like Sian pronounced See-an though? Can we include those too ?

I think Briany is lovely for a girl?

Briany : meaning "Brian like". Variations include: Brianish

And Brianesque.

yep soupy, and maybe weird hyphenations too. Are we now holding a brian tribute thread? Brianella?

don't forget Brianetta

the case of the two teachers who were bitching about a pupil on Facebook is a good example.

The child they were calling a chav was called Siobhan - except it was spelt Chevonne.

If you spell names in stupid ways people make judgements about you and, more importantly, your kids.

Why burden a child with that from birth?

There is a Ryley in my extended family.

The shame, the utter shame.

And how about a companion thread "This is NOT a daft spelling it is a perfectly acceptable alternative/is a traditional x country/cultural name".

Rabbit - I think Ryley is quite a nice spelling actually and looks unpretentious.

I've heard of someone calling their daughter "Yvonne". What's wrong with that you might say?

BUT, she pronounced it "Whyvonee" ! Now that's mad.

Using that rule, I could call my daughter "Sop hy ee" (Sophie for those of you who have still got a hangover )

Any other silly suggestions?