That was my post, wasn't it? I remember doing a post on that.. and I have that story on my lap top!
haha
Anyways, yeah I really think it does. Diaz is suppose to be pronounced as dee-azz, and thats how the general public says it. Like actress Cameron Diaz
If you wanted die-azz, then you'd have to spell it differently so people know its a different name. Dyaz? Idk. Though tbh I kinda dislike how die-azz kind of sounds like "die as..", with the word die in it. I find it to be a very negative association <3 All depends on how you feel of it, but yeah. Though tbh I have always had **as a guilty pleasure** Dielyn- almost like Dylan except Die at the beginning. I haven't figured out a proper spelling.. but I just love how Die-Lan sounds! Dielan and Dielyn and Dielen all look off to me though. So idk. Its a GP of mine <3
I think Paynen could be pulled off well as a name though! It still sounds very much like "pain in" but it doesn't sound mean or anything. I can totally imagine a kid with this name personally. Idk how it'd age, but I like it. Also, in my story, I had characters calling Paynen Diaz by P.D., the initials sound adorable and like the nick name for Peter- Petie. I have been swooning over P.D. as initials lately actually. I think its cute
Idk how I'd use it, as I don't love many P or D names... but idk. Its a thought of mine.
Also, other variations like Peyton, Payne, Peyson, Paiden, etc might work better? Just an idea! <3