Comments on: AIDEN OR AIDAN? WHEN A VARIATION BECOMES THE MAIN THEME http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/ baby names Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:06:02 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: christine http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-15750 christine Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:28 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-15750 My son's name is Rhys, which is the tradtional Welsh spelling, going back for centuries. I was so stressed about spelling it the original way or Reece, or Reese, which is the phonetic way, but people think it is the traditional way and that Rhys is made up, it's not!! I went with the traditional way but people do not know the name so I have to say it's like Reese! Anyway I hope Rhys will become more familiar as it is the real name! My son’s name is Rhys, which is the tradtional Welsh spelling, going back for centuries. I was so stressed about spelling it the original way or Reece, or Reese, which is the phonetic way, but people think it is the traditional way and that Rhys is made up, it’s not!! I went with the traditional way but people do not know the name so I have to say it’s like Reese! Anyway I hope Rhys will become more familiar as it is the real name!

]]> By: Jennifer http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-1991 Jennifer Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:16:49 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-1991 Not knowing the sex of our baby- we have chosen either Aidan or Madelynne. However, our spelling of Madelynne is not to be "different" or what have you- it is actually an integration of my name into my child's. Both sets of names incorporate our mother's/father's names as well. It was a personal, meaningful choice and not one made on a whim to be "different". Not knowing the sex of our baby- we have chosen either Aidan or Madelynne. However, our spelling of Madelynne is not to be “different” or what have you- it is actually an integration of my name into my child’s. Both sets of names incorporate our mother’s/father’s names as well. It was a personal, meaningful choice and not one made on a whim to be “different”.

]]> By: kirstin http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-1787 kirstin Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:41:46 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-1787 New parents need to be aware that individuals SAY their name much more than they will even spell it or write it. As someone who has a unique name that is spelled in a unique way, I have spent the last 30 years correcting people. If someone wants to be "different" then they choose a more uncommon name and spell it normally. I have yet to meet one person who has spelled my name correctly on the first try. I know it seems petty, but as someone who is always correcting people, I will not do the same to my children. New parents need to be aware that individuals SAY their name much more than they will even spell it or write it. As someone who has a unique name that is spelled in a unique way, I have spent the last 30 years correcting people. If someone wants to be “different” then they choose a more uncommon name and spell it normally. I have yet to meet one person who has spelled my name correctly on the first try. I know it seems petty, but as someone who is always correcting people, I will not do the same to my children.

]]> By: Allison http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-959 Allison Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:55:28 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-959 I completely agree with Leah; spelling variations are ridiculous and unnecessary. If no one deviated from the original, there would be so much less confusion. The "y" version of my name ensures a lifetime of "how do you spell that?" and I resent it. I completely agree with Leah; spelling variations are ridiculous and unnecessary. If no one deviated from the original, there would be so much less confusion. The “y” version of my name ensures a lifetime of “how do you spell that?” and I resent it.

]]> By: Melissa C http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-947 Melissa C Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:58:43 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-947 Instantly when I read this I thought of Makayla, Madelyn and Makenna. All 3 are the new spelling "norms" classic Michaela, Madeline, and McKenna Instantly when I read this I thought of Makayla, Madelyn and Makenna.

All 3 are the new spelling “norms” classic Michaela, Madeline, and McKenna

]]> By: linda http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-924 linda Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:41:28 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-924 Another good example! Another good example!

]]> By: Eva http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-923 Eva Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:42:04 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-923 Another name that is like Aiden and Aidan are Gillian and Jillian. Jillian is way, way more popular, and Gillian is almost unheard of, even though it's the original. Jillian ranked at number 187 in 2007 and Gillian was at 790. My mom wanted to name me Gillian, I'm glad she didnt! It reminds me of a fish gill or something. Personally, I find Jillian much smoother and more attractive Another name that is like Aiden and Aidan are Gillian and Jillian. Jillian is way, way more popular, and Gillian is almost unheard of, even though it’s the original. Jillian ranked at number 187 in 2007 and Gillian was at 790. My mom wanted to name me Gillian, I’m glad she didnt! It reminds me of a fish gill or something. Personally, I find Jillian much smoother and more attractive

]]> By: linda http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-882 linda Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:04:34 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-882 Well if you wanted to substitute the word authentic for correct, Caitlin is certainly the original, and most authentic spelling. Well if you wanted to substitute the word authentic for correct, Caitlin is certainly the original, and most authentic spelling.

]]> By: Abby http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-881 Abby Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:47:44 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-881 Leah, I agree Jaxxon is pointless. But I can understand parents trying to come up with the best possible spelling and arriving at Katelyn or Kaitlyn instead of Caitlin. "Correct" is sometimes a matter of opinion. :) Leah, I agree Jaxxon is pointless. But I can understand parents trying to come up with the best possible spelling and arriving at Katelyn or Kaitlyn instead of Caitlin. “Correct” is sometimes a matter of opinion. :)

]]> By: Say http://nameberry.com/blog/2009/01/07/aiden-or-aidan-when-a-variation-becomes-the-main-theme/comment-page-1/#comment-856 Say Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:23:47 +0000 http://nameberry.com/blog/?p=1290#comment-856 Don't you me Jayden not Brayden. Jayden is the name of Spears second son. Don’t you me Jayden not Brayden. Jayden is the name of Spears second son.

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