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traditional vs. ’Americanized’

Would you use a traditional spelling of a name from your country or background if everyone tells you that the kid will have trouble spelling it or that everyone would mispronounce it? (For example, if you were Scandinavian living in the US, would you name your son Mihkel or Michael?)

The Top Baby Name is...

traditional

33%

’Americanized&

67%

Poll created: Jan 08, 2009
Total Votes: 9
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I would go with the name that represents your background/country. I knew a boy named Vivbhar--everyone called him Viv(pronounced Veev)
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
If you’re gonna live in the US, pick an American name... Good Luck :-)
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
It’s tough. I think that it depends on the name and it’s origin.
I LOVE celtic/gaelic names. Some of the spellings are way too unpronouncable in the US.
Ex: Saoirse is pn Sheer-sha....
I think that Mihkel would be ok. People could figure that out easily.
posted by Ark :: 15 years ago | report

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