Have I chosen the right spelling?

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] all,

I am questioning myself again. I have chosen the name [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] as my new first name but I am questioning whether or not I should use [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] instead as [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] is the family spelling. Could anyone way in and let me know what you think I should do please? Would you use [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] or [name_f]Lucie[/name_f]?

Thanks in advance.

Thank you to all who commented. I have decided to go with Lucy.

I think it depends how you feel. [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] is the instinctive spelling that other people will most likely use/guess, but if [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] is a family spelling and you like it, that might be nice too.

I would definitely use [name_f]Lucy[/name_f].

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you have one spellings that you’re slightly leading towards? If it is [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] and if you don’t mind having to correct people then go ahead and use it. Personally I slightly prefer [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] but I think both are nice.

I prefer the spelling [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], it’s neater and the ‘up’ of the L contrasts nicely with the ‘down’ of the y.
But, if you feel more connected to [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] because it is a family spelling that’s ok. You will have to correct people more often but that’s not the end of the world.
Personally I would use [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], if [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] is a family name then [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] is still the same name but with your own spelling, I would still count it as an honour/family name regardless of spelling.

[name_m]Even[/name_m] though I have [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] on my signature I actually love the [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] spelling. I think there is one European woman who inspires this for me as I usually go for the ordinary. Which feels better for you?:slight_smile:

Both are beautiful, I think [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] has a softer feel…

They’re both lovely and good options so it comes down to personal choice. I really like both.

In favour of [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] is, as pps have said, the most expected and well known, the default spelling, and it can be good to spell in the regular way.

In favour of [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] is the family connection and that sometimes it’s nice to be a bit different or distinctive; on the other hand you will have sometimes to correct people.

I toss between those 2 options, though for you I think [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] might be good.

I would use [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] as it is the traditional spelling and your daughter will appreciate having her name always spelled correctly :slight_smile: at least almost always. There are always some people who are terrible spellers no matter what lol.

I think it is easier to go with [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]:slight_smile:

I prefer [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], but if you prefer [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] you should use that. It’s not a big deal to use the more uncommon spelling for this name.

I much prefer [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]

I prefer the [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] spelling and it is what I would automatically go for in an English speaking country.

I actually love both, but somehow I tend to pronounce [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] Loo-chee, like the Italian pronunciation of [name_f]Lucia[/name_f] minus the -a ending. Not sure why, as the only [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] I’ve ever known was from [name_m]Wales[/name_m] instead. I think it really depends on which one you feel more connected to. :slight_smile:

I personally prefer [name_f]Lucie[/name_f] to [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], just because it feels more complete and less nickname-y than [name_f]Lucy[/name_f].