Alternate spelling for Tobin

[kira]

See the results of this poll: Tobin, Toben, or Tobyn

Respondents: 14 (This poll is closed)

• Tobin: 12 (86%)
• Toben: 2 (14%)
• Tobyn: 0 (0%)

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@kira

We loooove the name [name]Tobin[/name] for our first son, due in [name]June[/name], but I keep going back and forth about the spelling. I kind of like it spelled with an “-en” (Toben) for a few reasons. 1) Someone on nameberry commented that the name [name]Tobin[/name] reminds them of Trash bin, (to bin or not to bin?); 2) [name]Ben[/name] is a family name on my side; 3) Husband is not fond of the nn “[name]Toby[/name]” (I love it!), so I’m trying to convince him that “[name]Bennie[/name]” is an alternative.

However, I’ve never seen the name spelled this way, and don’t won’t the poor fellow to have to go through life spelling his name for everyone. I have seen the “-yn” version of this name and also want your opinion on that, although I think I’m leaning toward either [name]Tobin[/name] or Toben. Any input is much appreciated!

Toben looks like “To [name]Ben[/name]” to me. I have NO idea how someone got trash bin out of [name]Tobin[/name], weird! [name]Tobin[/name] is a great name and you can still call him [name]Bennie[/name]. Or name him [name]Benjamin[/name], [name]Bennett[/name], [name]Bently[/name], etc. with [name]Tobin[/name] as the middle name. GL!

[cora]

I voted for [name]Tobin[/name], because the other spellings honestly look misspelled to me. Between Toben and Tobyn, I’d go with Toben, because people change the spelling of boys’ names by adding Ys to make them appear feminine/trendy (ie: [name]Camryn[/name] instead of [name]Cameron[/name]), so people will likely assume Tobyn is a girl.

I think that [name]Tobin[/name], spelled [name]Tobin[/name], is a really handsome name!

Good luck!