NN for Caitlin

[shashafrash.livejournal.com]

In a few short (I hope) weeks my daughter will be born, and my husband and I are still not set on a name. We have about 3 that were are going to choose from once she is born, and the top pick is Caitlin. Yes, it's popular...but I chose it because it is an Irish form of Catherine, which was my grandmother's middle name and I want to honor her. So, Caitlin after my grandmother and Elizabeth as a middle name after DH's grandmother.

The spelling of Caitlin is very important, as that is the proper Irish spelling. As a nickname we would probably do Katie...but is Katie with a "K" from Caitlin confusing? At the same time, doesn't Catie look like "Cat-ee"? Or would it be "Caitie"? (even typing that make me a little nauseas...I really dislike creative spellings)

Comments

[emtotherescuee.livejournal.com]

I honestly don't suggest you name her Caitlin at all. Okay I said it.
Ugh, I don't want to sound rude or anything, sorry, but Caitlin is becoming very popular and, well, your daughter may feel like "everybody has her name" and that she's "not unique". Believe me, I'm an Emily, and it really really REALLY sucks having such a popular name. The spelling, Kaitlyn (my middle name, btw), which is the most popular I believe, is 44, which doesn't sound like a lot, but if the name climbs the chart...and all the Caitlin/Kaitlin/Caitlyn/Kaitlyns sound the same.
I don't know, I'm not you or anything, and I'm not trying to "diss" your choice, believe me, but I just know firsthand how horrible it can be to have a popular name. It definitely could be worse, and you are honoring your grandmother. Also remember, Elizabeth is very popular too. I think maybe you could keep Caitlin, but be a bit more original with the middle name, and maybe use Elizabeth on another child?

Would you care to share your other choices for her name?

[thejoysofjess.livejournal.com]

Just to play devil's advocate, I like my common name a lot. Many people have been seen complaining that they have an uncommon name and no one can say it/spell it/whatever.

Just name your kid whatever you want and don't worry about how they'll react. You can't predict it anyway.

[nightskygalaxy.livejournal.com]

More devil's advocate.. I'm an Emily too and I love my name no matter how common it is ;)

To the OP, I think Katie and Catie both work as nicknames, so use whichever you like.