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Help[Opinions] Re: Spelling and Pronunciation Survey
in reply to a message by Lily8
1. List you favorite spellings of KATE-lynn.
~ Katelyn, Kaitlin, Caitlin, Caitlyn, Kaitlyn
2. Do you think that Khloe looks better than Chloe ? Does it look more authentic, in your opinion ? I had several people tell me that.
~ No, it looks like a learned attempt to be closer to the original Greek letters – but only in an Oxford dictionary. On a person it would be pointless “creativity”, imo. “Kh” is not a natural formation in English; it looks completely off.
3. List you favorite spellings of Michaela. At least 5. If you pronounce some differently (e.g. Mikaela as MEE-ka-ay-la) let me know.
~ The only one used around these parts (and not often) is Michaela. I would like Michaela pronounced Mi-Kyle-uh, if that’s relevant, but no one would get it right. The only other spellings I can think of are Makayla, Mikayla and McKayla, which only totals 4, but that’s the order I’d put them in.
4. List you favorite spellings of Hayley. Also at least 5.
~ HAILEY, HAYLEY, HALEY, Haylie, Haylee
5. Do you prefer -ette or -et endings ? (e.g. Juliet/Juliette, Violet/Violette). Are there some exceptions (e.g. you usually dislike -ette endings but Juliette is fine etc) ? How about -bel/-belle endings ?
~ It depends on the names, but generally –ette and –elle. I like Juliet over Juliette, but I pronounce them differently. I also pronounced Violet and Violette differently. But Annabel and Annabelle are pr’d the same, and I prefer Annabelle as a first name, Annabel as a middle name.
6. Do you pronounce -line as "leen", "lynn" or "line" ? Are there some exceptions (e.g. Caroline is "line" but Emmeline is "leen" ?)...how do you pronounce Emmeline, Rosaline, Evangeline, Caroline. Also "lina" endings. Is Carolina pr. Caro-leena or Caro-lina etc ?
~ Oh, there’s no rule to this, it depends entirely on the name. Caroline is “line”, no question (unless I were talking about somebody French); Madeline is also “line”, and so is Rosaline because that’s how our English teacher used to pronounce it. When I say Evangeline, I automatically say “leen” but that’s odd because “leen” is the way I like it least. I prefer Carolina pronounced like the states, but all the people I have come across have used –leena so that’s how I’d say it.
7. If you had to use an alternate spelling of your favorite boy/girl names which one would you choose ?
~ Nathaniel = Nathanael, which I do like, I just think it’s needlessly archaic. Leonie could be Leoni. These are just two faves off the top of my head, not long-term #1 names.
8. How would you spell Kaia ? Kaya, Kaia, Kya etc ? How would you spell Maya ?
~ Kaia and Maia.
9. May, Mei or Mae ? Why ?
~ May and Mae are both fine. Mei looks more like “my” to me.
10. Are there any names you pronounce differently from anybody else ? Are there any names where you actually prefer to use an alternate spelling ? Is there any really creative spelling you like ?
~ There are plenty I like with an alternate spelling, too many to list really. I like Bethanie a lot. I pronounce Charmian with a hard “k” which I believe is unusual, but it’s hard to tell, because how many people ever say that name anyway? I also say Isobel the Scottish way, “Issable” (rhymes with “kissable”) instead of like Isabelle, because it’s common among women where I live and that’s how they tend to say it.
~ Katelyn, Kaitlin, Caitlin, Caitlyn, Kaitlyn
2. Do you think that Khloe looks better than Chloe ? Does it look more authentic, in your opinion ? I had several people tell me that.
~ No, it looks like a learned attempt to be closer to the original Greek letters – but only in an Oxford dictionary. On a person it would be pointless “creativity”, imo. “Kh” is not a natural formation in English; it looks completely off.
3. List you favorite spellings of Michaela. At least 5. If you pronounce some differently (e.g. Mikaela as MEE-ka-ay-la) let me know.
~ The only one used around these parts (and not often) is Michaela. I would like Michaela pronounced Mi-Kyle-uh, if that’s relevant, but no one would get it right. The only other spellings I can think of are Makayla, Mikayla and McKayla, which only totals 4, but that’s the order I’d put them in.
4. List you favorite spellings of Hayley. Also at least 5.
~ HAILEY, HAYLEY, HALEY, Haylie, Haylee
5. Do you prefer -ette or -et endings ? (e.g. Juliet/Juliette, Violet/Violette). Are there some exceptions (e.g. you usually dislike -ette endings but Juliette is fine etc) ? How about -bel/-belle endings ?
~ It depends on the names, but generally –ette and –elle. I like Juliet over Juliette, but I pronounce them differently. I also pronounced Violet and Violette differently. But Annabel and Annabelle are pr’d the same, and I prefer Annabelle as a first name, Annabel as a middle name.
6. Do you pronounce -line as "leen", "lynn" or "line" ? Are there some exceptions (e.g. Caroline is "line" but Emmeline is "leen" ?)...how do you pronounce Emmeline, Rosaline, Evangeline, Caroline. Also "lina" endings. Is Carolina pr. Caro-leena or Caro-lina etc ?
~ Oh, there’s no rule to this, it depends entirely on the name. Caroline is “line”, no question (unless I were talking about somebody French); Madeline is also “line”, and so is Rosaline because that’s how our English teacher used to pronounce it. When I say Evangeline, I automatically say “leen” but that’s odd because “leen” is the way I like it least. I prefer Carolina pronounced like the states, but all the people I have come across have used –leena so that’s how I’d say it.
7. If you had to use an alternate spelling of your favorite boy/girl names which one would you choose ?
~ Nathaniel = Nathanael, which I do like, I just think it’s needlessly archaic. Leonie could be Leoni. These are just two faves off the top of my head, not long-term #1 names.
8. How would you spell Kaia ? Kaya, Kaia, Kya etc ? How would you spell Maya ?
~ Kaia and Maia.
9. May, Mei or Mae ? Why ?
~ May and Mae are both fine. Mei looks more like “my” to me.
10. Are there any names you pronounce differently from anybody else ? Are there any names where you actually prefer to use an alternate spelling ? Is there any really creative spelling you like ?
~ There are plenty I like with an alternate spelling, too many to list really. I like Bethanie a lot. I pronounce Charmian with a hard “k” which I believe is unusual, but it’s hard to tell, because how many people ever say that name anyway? I also say Isobel the Scottish way, “Issable” (rhymes with “kissable”) instead of like Isabelle, because it’s common among women where I live and that’s how they tend to say it.
This message was edited 9/27/2008, 2:11 AM
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