Kataleya - Yes or No ?

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.

So, what do you all think?

I think it’s pretty. Another nickname option could be Téa ([name_u]Tay[/name_u]-uh).

Cute!! I didn’t think of that. I like it :slight_smile:

You’re welcome!

Kateleya is cute! I like it :slight_smile:

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 love it!

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!

Thank you so very much! I have loved the positive feedback on this name.

A friend of mine told me that when you say Kataleya, it sounds like “cattle.” Anyone agree with this? :see_no_evil:. Now she has me thinking!

I love it! I also did not think of cattle, but it doesn’t sound that similar to cattle to me anyways.

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 :slight_smile:

I like it! Never heard of this name till now but it sounds beautiful! I prefer the spelling with a C