We're thinking of Timothy for a boy, but I want to spell it Tymothee. Will this cause too many problems/confusion?
2006-11-30 15:04:48 · 41 answers · asked by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I like that spelling, maybe Tymothy or Timothie. I like yours too. It will cause no confusion if people can read.!
2006-12-01 03:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by MoneyMan 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tymothee is a feminine spelling. How about Timothy the way it's usually spelled?
2006-11-30 15:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Timothy is a really nice name. If you want a unique way to spell it how about double up the m's Timmothy. The double ee and y are feminin. Congratulations on your baby boy!
2006-12-01 09:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by hes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are doing some strange things with names these days, so I'm not sure what problems could arise other than changing the spelling of the entire English language. Personally, I think it looks like it spells out Tie moth ee. Sorry.
2006-12-01 07:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I'd just spell it normally. It will take to long for people to remember how to spell it. And, when people make nametags for him, they will misspell his name. Do your kid a favor and just spell it correctly. When I see people whose names are spelled "uniquely", I just think that the parents weren't smart enough to spell it. I know that's mean, and I know you know how to spell it. But, that's what I always think at first. Spell it Timothy.
2006-12-01 05:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by beth d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand parents need to be "unique" when naming children but you have to remember that this kid has to live with it his entire life! I remember something I saw on TV a few years ago.
A woman had just given birth and she wanted a new exciting way to spell "cher" so she put "C-h-a-i-r" on the birth certificate. Not only does she look like she illiterate, her kid will be called chair.
Also Ive noticed its always the lower class who try to make names sound more unique. Weird.
2006-12-01 06:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answerers... the double ee does carry a feminine connotation. Also those "unique" spellings go out of style fast and just end up tacky. Go with the classic.
2006-11-30 15:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Please dont do that! If you're going to have a simple name don't mess it up. Especially dont put a Y in a BOY'S name! It makes it femenine. It'll be harder for him to spell and he'll have to explain it all the time and no one's going to want to hire some weirdo with a weirdo spelled name. Don't make it hard on the kid.
2006-12-01 07:23:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be better if you just spell it right... the unique spelling will confuse people - I would think your spelling would be pronounced "Ty" mothee, which would be ok if you wanted him to go by Ty, I love that name.
2006-12-01 02:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother put an "h" in my name....the Irish spelling. I love it but it is a lifetime of never being able to buy things with my name on it and spelling my name out. It used to bother me when people spelled my name wrong, but you get used to it.
2006-12-01 00:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by momagain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, please dont do that to the poor kid.
Timothy is just fine the way it is. He'll get teased a lot, and cause a lot of confusion. Trust me, Im in middle school and would know that names like that will be made fun of.
2006-11-30 16:44:48 · answer #11 · answered by russian_sweetie13 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋