Which spellings do you prefer? And, if you can, why?

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Allie or Ally? (as a nickname for any of the 5 girl names on my list that begin with Al)

Catherine or Katherine?

Elliot or Elliott? (m)

Haley or Hayley?

Jodi, Jodie, or Jody?

Kristen or Kristin?

Lesley or Leslie? (f)

Stefanie or Stephanie?

I like all of these, and I'm trying to decide which spellings I like better.

(edited for failing at alphabetical order)

Comments

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Allie - I'm just not a fan of the ys.

Catherine - the C looks sooooooooo much more sophisticated and graceful.

Elliot - the extra t looks unnecessary.

Haley - Again, I'm just not a fan of the ys.

Jodi or Jody - either one is acceptable. Jodie looks overdone.

Kristen - I know Kristins who I hate, but one of my best friends is Kristen.

Leslie - Lesley looks more masculine to me.

Stefanie - Again, personal reasons.