Spelling of Name?

MrsO29 · Jul 12th, 2009, 10:14 AM

I know it doesn't really matter, but after much arguing!!! we have decided on Aiden as a name.
I want to spell it Aiden, as thats the way it sounds, but after looking at the books, it is supposed to be spelt Aidan, even though it too is pronounced Aiden.
Do you think it really matters?
My dd is called Kaitlyn, and I constantly have to tell people it is not spelt Caitlin, and now wish I had just spelt it the traditional way so she won't have to spell it out for people the rest of her life!

(I have posted this is Baby Names too, but I don't think too many people go in there!)

Lazy Leo · Jul 12th, 2009, 10:16 AM

I would automatically spell it with the 'e'.

Mynx · Jul 12th, 2009, 11:08 AM

Me too

Petunia · Jul 12th, 2009, 15:22 PM

I agree, spell it with and e

jlon · Jul 12th, 2009, 16:49 PM

My uncle is Aidan. I actually thought it was Aidan. Maybe the Irish spell it Aidan?

Must I finish each sentence with Aidan? Lol

Jox · Jul 12th, 2009, 16:49 PM

my nephw is called caiden!!! so definately with an E!!! xxx

tinkabells · Jul 12th, 2009, 16:51 PM

I think it depends on the person who says it, like accents to be honest, but i would say with an A, but its down to you really love, Im spelling my LO name with an ie, they with a y xxx

Rebaby · Jul 12th, 2009, 17:21 PM

I voted "Aiden" because i wasn't even aware of the other spelling!

Jemma_x · Jul 12th, 2009, 17:33 PM

i voted Aiden

View Poll Results: Spelling of Name?
Aiden Malcolm	31	70.45%
Aidan Malcolm	7	15.91%
It REALLY doesn't matter!	6	13.64%
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Jul 12th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#1
MrsO29 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,114	Spelling of Name? I know it doesn't really matter, but after much arguing!!! we have decided on Aiden as a name. I want to spell it Aiden, as thats the way it sounds, but after looking at the books, it is supposed to be spelt Aidan, even though it too is pronounced Aiden. Do you think it really matters? My dd is called Kaitlyn, and I constantly have to tell people it is not spelt Caitlin, and now wish I had just spelt it the traditional way so she won't have to spell it out for people the rest of her life! (I have posted this is Baby Names too, but I don't think too many people go in there!)

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Jul 12th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#2
Lazy Leo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,275	I would automatically spell it with the 'e'.

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Jul 12th, 2009, 11:08 AM	#3
Mynx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW London, UK Posts: 8,297	Me too

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Jul 12th, 2009, 15:22 PM	#4
Petunia Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 191	I agree, spell it with and e

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Jul 12th, 2009, 16:49 PM	#5
jlon Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 670	My uncle is Aidan. I actually thought it was Aidan. Maybe the Irish spell it Aidan? Must I finish each sentence with Aidan? Lol

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Jul 12th, 2009, 16:49 PM	#6
Jox Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mansfield, Notts Posts: 7,272	my nephw is called caiden!!! so definately with an E!!! xxx

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Jul 12th, 2009, 16:51 PM	#7
tinkabells Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,088	I think it depends on the person who says it, like accents to be honest, but i would say with an A, but its down to you really love, Im spelling my LO name with an ie, they with a y xxx

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Jul 12th, 2009, 17:21 PM	#8
Rebaby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,698	I voted "Aiden" because i wasn't even aware of the other spelling!

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Jul 12th, 2009, 17:33 PM	#9
Jemma_x Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 13,385	i voted Aiden

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