Kataleya, pronounced cat-uh-lay-uh. The original spelling is [name_u]Cataleya[/name_u], but we would really love it with a K for family reasons.
Too frilly? Too much of a mouthful? I really love it, but would it be hard to say when I’m calling out to her during the day? Ha! You know what I mean? I tend to overthink everything, and that’s when I need your opinions to help me!
I like the idea of [name_f]Kat[/name_f] as a nickname. Maybe [name_f]Leya[/name_f], too.
It’s a nice name! [name_u]Unique[/name_u] but familiar and really pretty.
I prefer the [name_u]Cataleya[/name_u] spelling because I think [name_f]Kat[/name_f] is much cuter spelled [name_f]Cat[/name_f], but if you have your reasons then the K spelling isn’t bad. Other nicknames are [name_f]Callie[/name_f] and [name_u]Tallie[/name_u], though [name_f]Kat[/name_f]/[name_f]Cat[/name_f] is my favorite.
I think [name_u]Cataleya[/name_u] is a beautiful name. It’s not that much of a mouthful and the nickname options are several.
The K is… not that bad as it could be, but it definitely takes some of the appeal away. It’s okay, it doesn’t feel beautiful to me written like that. I also think that people not familiar with [name_u]Cataleya[/name_u] may think Kataleya is just another invented, “creative” spelling. If you have strong reasons for the spelling, go ahead, because the personal meaning for you will make it more beautiful.
I think Kataleya has a pretty and modern sound, and has a variety of nice nickname options (I like the idea of Kataleya nn [name_f]Katya[/name_f]). I do prefer the [name_u]Cataleya[/name_u] spelling myself, which is closer to the original flower name cattleya, but I understand that the K spelling is more meaningful for you.
I think Kateleya works really nicely with [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]! I think they match up really well, each having a distinct personality, and I don’t think the K spelling is a problem (I do prefer the C which feels softer to me and matches better with how I view your daughter’s fn-a soft strength). I don’t find it difficult to say, it’s pretty melodic to me. Seems like a perfect fit for you! [name_m]How[/name_m] exciting!
Kataleya is really pretty! I haven’t heard it before but have been loving [name_f]Katalina[/name_f] lately. [name_f]Kitty[/name_f] would be an adorable nickname too