OK, so I've decided to go with Braden for my son that I'm pregnant for, but I don't know how to spell it without it looking girly or weird! Either Braden or Brayden or Braiden or Braeden? If you have any suggestions on any other ways please let me know! Thanx!
2007-05-03 06:48:17 · 24 answers · asked by luvtheshorty 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Brayden
i like it that way, very cute name by the way.
2007-05-03 06:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by puppy love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a boy I would go with Braden or Brayden, I prefer Braden. Braeden and Braiden look very girly. Good luck.
2007-05-03 13:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Young Sebi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Braden is one of my favorite boy's names.
I like the way Braden and Brayden look on paper.
When choosing a name it seems fun to get creative with the spelling of a name- and unless you specifically want it pronounced differently- the simpler, more common spelling is best. Throughout life, people have a hard enough time pronouncing and spelling difficult last names- think about if you want your child to go through life having to correct someone's pronunciation and spelling of his name on a daily basis. Though its seems common sense that the second two spellings you listed would be pronounced the same, the odder a name looks,the odder people will try to make the sound, especially those who don't have a grasp of simple phonics (which is becoming more and more common as of late)
Either way, congratulations on the new addition to your family!
2007-05-03 14:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's some tips:
The first name, Braden, looks like its pronounced BRA-DEN
The second name is a good one. I know a Brayden who spells his name like that. It looks nice, and has no trouble with pronunciation.
The third name, reminds me of a braid.
The fourth name just looks weird with the D in between the two E's.
Hope this helps!
2007-05-03 14:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braden
2007-05-03 14:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by sholly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats - my son is Brendan - I personally woutld go with Braeden, Braedan or Brayden - other wise i think you are going to get the pronunciation brad (as in short for bradley)-den. If you use braiden people will probably say it braid (like the hairstyle) - den. I think the name is very nice.
Good luck and no matter what you do, people will probably call him the wrong name - my son gets called Brandon all the time - and you'll never be able to find his name in anything - i sure can't - oh well.
2007-05-03 13:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this same problem when I chose my daughter's name. I think the Braden is a great choice. The name I chose for her had lots of different spellings too. But Braden sounds great for a boy. If not, how about Bradon? Or Braydon? I think the "E" looks better in a girl's name, but the "O" I think would be more appropriate for a boy's name. I hope I have been helpful in your search for an answer! Good Luck and Congratulations!!
2007-05-03 13:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by SilverRose80 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brayden
2007-05-03 14:05:25 · answer #8 · answered by princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brayden
2007-05-03 13:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by jane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Braiden is the best choice
1. using a y makes it look kinda girly
2. It is obvious that the name is braiden and not brandon or something with the i. just braden is gonna be mispronounced A LOT and can be very frustrating,, especially for a young child in school (i know- my name is krystalyn and no one says it right)
2007-05-03 13:56:14 · answer #10 · answered by kaseysospacey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like the first spelling, Braden. Stick with that. Good Luck and Congrats on your pregnancy!!!
2007-05-03 13:58:40 · answer #11 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋