she keeps spelling his name wrong!

QuintinsMommy · Nov 18th, 2009, 16:27 PM

I'm naming my son Quintin and people spell it wrong, I just keep correcting them. She might just not know your spelling it differently, maybe shes forgetful? lol

Raven24 · Nov 18th, 2009, 16:31 PM

maybe tht is just the way she will say it no matter how its spelt she probably does it without thinking

anothersquish · Nov 18th, 2009, 16:57 PM

you simply text back saying "Aidan is fine thanks" no big deal. They will be sure to get it right on birthday/christmas cards etc, over time they will just get used to how its spelt. For now just relax about it, he isnt born yet so plenty of time for them to remember the spelling of his name.

FemmeEnceinte · Nov 18th, 2009, 17:18 PM

People still spell my name wrong... after 22 years of being reminded. It's not a big deal really, so long as most people know.

suzib76 · Nov 18th, 2009, 17:29 PM

honestly i owuld try not to let it bother you - i am 33 and still get my name spelt incorrectly by family members x

QTPie · Nov 18th, 2009, 17:36 PM

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Originally Posted by anothersquish

you simply text back saying "Aidan is fine thanks" no big deal. They will be sure to get it right on birthday/christmas cards etc, over time they will just get used to how its spelt. For now just relax about it, he isnt born yet so plenty of time for them to remember the spelling of his name.

I think this is the best approach ...

Some names people just struggle to spell/pronounce (with my name both!)... It is just the way of the world, unfortunately. My name is Lois, but after 35 years I have learnt to look/listen out for Louise/Louis/Luis/Lewis or any one of a number of other similar names...

Just be polite and persistent

QT

lizardbreath · Nov 18th, 2009, 17:50 PM

She might be accidently doing it without thinking It also could be that her Phone is Changing the letter .
20 years later people still Spell and Say my name Wrong and as for my Daughter when i was Spelling her Name to the Nurse she told me it was a stupid way to spell it . Could of shot the Woman .

babybaillie · Nov 18th, 2009, 17:50 PM

I can totally get this. My daughter is called Rhiannon. said the way u spell it. My oh's family always spell it wrong!!! Shes nearly 5 for god sake!

and ppl call her Rhian, or Rhianna. I hate it with a passion. But thankfully my LO has a mind of her own and will say thats not my name its Rhiannon!!! lol good on her.

So i can understand how upsetting this is. Doubt it will change them tho.

redpoppy · Nov 18th, 2009, 18:09 PM

I'm a TERRIBLE aunty because i know I still spell my nephews and nieces name wrong.

I used to text to ask my brother but I can't do that still as I REALLY should know them by now.

I know their names, just they're unusual and complicated.

If it is bothering you just mention it to her nicely and tactfully as I'm sure she'll sort it out. If my brother ever pulled me aside and with love told me it was REALLY out of order I'd definitely get my act together.

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Nov 18th, 2009, 16:27 PM	#2
QuintinsMommy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 10,674	I'm naming my son Quintin and people spell it wrong, I just keep correcting them. She might just not know your spelling it differently, maybe shes forgetful? lol

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anothersquish Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,415	you simply text back saying "Aidan is fine thanks" no big deal. They will be sure to get it right on birthday/christmas cards etc, over time they will just get used to how its spelt. For now just relax about it, he isnt born yet so plenty of time for them to remember the spelling of his name.

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lizardbreath Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada , Ontario Posts: 1,823	She might be accidently doing it without thinking It also could be that her Phone is Changing the letter . 20 years later people still Spell and Say my name Wrong and as for my Daughter when i was Spelling her Name to the Nurse she told me it was a stupid way to spell it . Could of shot the Woman .

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babybaillie Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,018	I can totally get this. My daughter is called Rhiannon. said the way u spell it. My oh's family always spell it wrong!!! Shes nearly 5 for god sake! and ppl call her Rhian, or Rhianna. I hate it with a passion. But thankfully my LO has a mind of her own and will say thats not my name its Rhiannon!!! lol good on her. So i can understand how upsetting this is. Doubt it will change them tho.

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redpoppy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,575	I'm a TERRIBLE aunty because i know I still spell my nephews and nieces name wrong. I used to text to ask my brother but I can't do that still as I REALLY should know them by now. I know their names, just they're unusual and complicated. If it is bothering you just mention it to her nicely and tactfully as I'm sure she'll sort it out. If my brother ever pulled me aside and with love told me it was REALLY out of order I'd definitely get my act together.

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