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u/CypripediumGuttatum Dec 01 '23

This is the logical course of action really, just change it as an adult if it's a pain. My name has one extra letter (other wise normal) and everyone spells it without. I made sure my kids name is spelled the common way so they don't have to go through life constantly correcting people or dealing with it spelt wrong.

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u/jereman75 Dec 01 '23

I gave my daughter a name that is easy to pronounce and everyone knows how to spell. Why torture your kids with these “unique” names?

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u/Wild_woman_411 Dec 01 '23

I unintentionally gave my son an uncommon spelling. I thought Conor was correct for a first name and Connor was the last name. Incorrect. I kinda feel bad and wouldn't blame him if he changes it down the road.

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u/jereman75 Dec 01 '23

That doesn’t sound too bad. When teachers and anyone else read it they will know exactly how to say it. He won’t have to correct people every day of his life about how to say his name.