Name Help Again!

[MissMusic]

I need input because we actually might be closing in on a name! We have 3 left on the list, but this one has me scratching my head.

DH has decided suddenly that he likes Westley. Not Wesley (which he doesn't like, thank you Star Trek: TNG), but with a "t" in there. Its not a common spelling as far as I can find.

Does this, IYO, count as a youneek spelling or is it conceivable? I am not a fan of weird spellings so I guess thats why I'm asking/not keen on the T.

I guess there was a Westley in The Princess Bride, so its not "inconceivable!"...

[babywinks]

Before I read your whole post I instantly thought of Princess Bride. So I don't think it's too out there, but I think all of the adults our age will think of PB when you tell them his name. If that is OK with you go with it. I think it's a cute name.

[nursedesi]

I would consider it a unique spelling. Its a cute name tho!

[traceyt07]

I grew up with a kid named Westley (with the t) so to me it's not strange. I think it's a great choice!

[laurski81]

It's not strange to me! I love that name! It's one of the ones I was pushing for #2 had she been a boy. I was looking at the traditional spelling but I still don't think your way is strange at all.

[MissMusic]

Hmm ok so not too strange...thats ok I guess? I don't even know.
I just want the nurses in L&D to vote, I swear. This is impossible, haha!

babywinks, I love The Princess Bride. We should have done a pirate theme in the nursery and he would be Westley/Dread Pirate Roberts!

[roo1582]

I love it. It was actually one of the main names we were considering if Kayleigh had been a boy. H still wanted to use it instead of Andrew, but the "lee" sound ending in both names bothered me...

[jennmm]

I like it. Be prepared to have to spell it for people though. A lot of people will assume he's a Wesley. I actually knew a Westley so it's not too out there in my opinion.

[mrsplaydoh]

I like it! I don't think its too out there at all. Very cute!

[somethingcleverer]

I like it. I can't decide if I would consider it a unique spelling or just a different name altogether.

[mommymadness]

I don't think it would be considered youneek. I think it looks normal and sounds normal with the t in there, so it's all good!

[paddyb]

I think of Westley and Wesley as different names...both completely normal, but not popular

[trixi282]

I agree that it's not a youneek name, it's just a different name/spelling, but not entirely uncommon. I personally prefer Wesley, as it is more traditional. I too though about The Princess Bride which is funny.

I say either one would be fine, but if you do go with Westley be prepared to spell it.

I get that with Emmeline a lot, even though it's an old name, we pronounce it a little differently (Em-eh-lyn) than the spelling is traditionally pronounced (Em-eh-leen or Em-eh-line) so people think I say Evelyn sometimes.... She'll get mispronunciations a lot in her life.

[MissMusic]

I don't want to have to spell something out every time and I want him to be able to find his name on like, novelty keychains and stuff :-P

However, with the the butting heads that have been going on over names in this house I might be willing to give in.

Edit: also, this:

[jennmm]

Feb 25, 2016 13:13:58 GMT -5 MissMusic said:

I don't want to have to spell something out every time and I want him to be able to find his name on like, novelty keychains and stuff :-P

However, with the the butting heads that have been going on over names in this house I might be willing to give in.

Edit: also, this:

My kids name is Anna (traditional common spelling) and I get asked to spell it. I blame people who make up spellings that are youneek.

[britbratjf]

Feb 25, 2016 12:38:53 GMT -5 paddyb said:

I think of Westley and Wesley as different names...both completely normal, but not popular

This. I would probably pronounce the T. I like it though!

[bliz1712]

I only now kids with the t in the name, so it's not youneek for me