[Opinions] Re: I was reminded of the name Abcde today
I doubt if there would be any alternative spellings! After all, the existing spelling is the whole point, surely? Absidee, Upsidee, Upsidown ...? In fact, it is the only thing I've ever seen in print that makes less sense than your "particular boogie in the furnace with loaves"!
The urge to be original, turned inadvertently toxic.
Abigail is fine: not my thing, but not at all offensive. Same with Sid or Syd. Dee, nn for Deanna, also fine. Just a very unfortunate combination, like putting chocolate sauce on sausage and mash, instead of gravy.