Vent, Rant & Cringe

[isoldereverie.livejournal.com]

So one of my best friends is due with her first child in a few weeks. They have had a name picked out for a while: Kenley. Now, this isn't my style, but I think it's ok. It's pretty straight forward. It feels familiar, if that makes sense, and it's not too "out there." I also haven't heard it before so there aren't dozens of Kenleys running around. Overall, I considered it a good name.

Then she announced yesterday that they changed the spelling to Kynlee. I wanted to throw up. That looks like Kine-lee to me and immediately puts it in the realm of wtf? spellings. I desperately want to "encourage" her to use the original spelling, but I have no idea what to say!! I don't understand why the change in spelling. I just don't get it. Maybe that would be a good starting point. Just ask why they like the crazy spelling better.

Should I even try to say anything? Am I over reacting? Does anyone else feel driven to save babies from bad names, especially when the (imo) slightly insane mother is a very close friend?

Comments

[blosmbee.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say anything to discourage it. Baby naming is so personal, and you might put the friendship at risk.

One of my friends is naming her child something I don't really agree with. Pretty much all you can say it something like "Well, that's unusual! That name really fits with your and your DH's personality and style". You don't have to pretend to love the name, but you can't be rude about it either without a high risk of pissing off your friend. Her child's name will probrably be more important to her than any friendship, so keep your mouth shut, and snark out of her earshot ;P