This thread is a little different because it is not about choosing a name. I am writing this because I am worried about the name I chose and I just can’t get over it for some reason. When I was pregnant with my daughter my husband and I couldn’t agree on a name for her. Our styles were totally different. He leaned more towards modern, trendy, unisex names while I preferred names that were more traditional and feminine. The only name that we both loved was [name_u]Avery[/name_u]. It is not my usual style, but there is just something I love about it. The problem is that even thigh I loved the name, I really didn’t want anything unisex. We came across the spelling [name_f]Averie[/name_f] on the day our baby was born. I agreed to the name because I love the way it sounds and the spelling makes it look more feminine. However, I keep second guessing my choice. I have read some really negative comments about the name by people who claim that it looks misspelled. Others insist it is a boys name even though it has become far more popular for girls(at least in the U.S.) I know this probably seems silly but I have worried myself sick over this. Did I mess up my daughters name? I love her more than anything in the world and she deserves a beautiful name. I thought I had chosen one that is both feminine and beautiful but now I am not so sure. Please help… Am I overreacting or should I change the spelling of my sweet baby girl’s name?
You’ve given your daughter a beautiful name! It’s a beautiful, unique spelling, and if you and your partner like it, then keep it and ignore the criticism.
I’m not a fan of unique or creative spellings, but I do think [name_f]Averie[/name_f] works for the more common [name_u]Avery[/name_u]. I have a family friend with a daughter name Averee and I cannot stand the spelling she chose.
[name_u]Avery[/name_u] is unisex, [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is feminine. I think they are both very nice names so my advice is to go with your gut. I would have personally chosen [name_u]Avery[/name_u], but that’s just my preference. There are so many creative names in the world so to me [name_f]Averie[/name_f] works perfectly fine.
[name_f]Averie[/name_f] is definitely both beautiful and feminine.
I hadn’t seen this spelling before but I actually really like it, it reminds of [name_m]French[/name_m]-style names such as [name_f]Amelie[/name_f], [name_f]Aurelie[/name_f] and [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]. It’s different, which is maybe why you’ve encountered some resistance. Things that are a bit different will get reactions at times, but if my view helps at all, I think you can be confident that it is feminine and lovely, and the spelling is different but NOT unpleasant or strange, I think it reads well because it lends itself to the earlier mentioned names. [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is much prettier than [name_u]Avery[/name_u], so were I to use the name, I’d go with your spelling too, and maybe it’s unusual but I’ve always thought of [name_u]Avery[/name_u] as a girls name more than a boys. I hope you can cultivate more confidence with your lovely choice, and feel good about choosing something feminine and different, but that reads perfectly well.
I believe [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is just fine for your daughter. It sounds feminine, and I think this spelling makes it even more beautiful. You’ve made great choice.
I know how hard it can be though, I’ve had my doubts about our son’s name. I still do sometimes. I think it’s important to realise that can’t please everyone. Whatever name you pick, there’ll always be people giving negative comments. The most important thing is that you and your husband love the name.
I agree with everybody else, [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is beautiful! I like [name_u]Avery[/name_u] too but I see what you mean with it being unisex. [name_f]Averie[/name_f] looks super feminine and beautiful. There’s always going to be people who don’t like the name you’ve chose especially when its something a little different, but if you show you are happy with your choice and aren’t bothered by what others think they’ll realise its not worth their time being negative. Besides, as little [name_f]Averie[/name_f] grows into a beautiful young lady, I’m sure people will agree the name suits her (and I’m sure she’ll love it too!)
I’m not a fan of unique spellings in general, but I quite like [name_f]Averie[/name_f]. I have to agree that this spelling makes it more feminine and reminiscent of [name_f]Amelie[/name_f], [name_f]Elodie[/name_f], etc…
I agree with pps, I think [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is less “creative spelling” and more “feminine spelling”. I have never met or heard of a boy named [name_u]Avery[/name_u] although I am aware it is unisex, it doesn’t sound masculine to me at all.
I totally get the second guessing, I’ve had it too and I think it’s partially just hormone craziness plus the fact that it’s a really important decision.
I too am generally in the camp of “stick with the original spelling,” but I see [name_f]Averie[/name_f] as a beautiful variant. [name_u]Avery[/name_u] / [name_f]Averie[/name_f] reminds me of how [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and [name_f]Marie[/name_f] are both totally legit names. I absolutely think we can make up our own names too if we do it well. I say no reason for name regret 
enjoy your baby girl!
I just wanted to add my thoughts. Its a beautiful name.
[name_u]Avery[/name_u] is fine as you said you went through this phase, but [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is gloriously feminine.
I am sure she loves it.
Does she have a second name that you could combine it with to take their mind off it a little?
Please don’t doubt yourself though -I would not comment if I could not be totally honest.
[name_m]Even[/name_m] though it would not be my personal choice for a name, I do think it is a lovely choice and don’t see anything wrong. It’s definitely more feminine and if you chose that name then I wouldn’t worry about what everyone says or thinks about it.
I had never seen the spelling [name_f]Averie[/name_f] before, but it’s by far prettier than [name_u]Avery[/name_u]. It is feminine but can definitely hold its own.
[name_f]Averie[/name_f] is not my style and usually I go with the original/most common spelling, but don’t worry!
[name_u]Avery[/name_u]/[name_f]Averie[/name_f] reminds me of [name_f]Molly[/name_f]/[name_f]Mollie[/name_f], [name_f]Emily[/name_f]/[name_f]Emilie[/name_f] so it’s honestly more of a variation than a “unique” spelling. If you had spelled it Avyrie or Ayveri or something, I wouldn’t have been as positive, but [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is fine!
Enjoy your baby girl
I think [name_f]Averie[/name_f] is quite beautiful. I think you and your husband need to sit down and really figure out if you’re going to bother with the haters. All names will get both reactions, but you really should do what you think is the best. It’s your daughter, its your decision. She’ll have it misspelled, and it’s okay. I have a very uncommon name and it’s fine when people spell it wrong.
I think you picked a really nice name Since you didn’t “make up” a name (you just did a “ie” instead of “y” to make it more feminine), I have no complaints. As far as the people complaining about it; [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry! You didn’t give her a crazy, hard to understand name; it is easy to pronounce and it is pretty.
I think it’s just lovely!! I agree that it makes it much more feminine than [name_u]Avery[/name_u], and it reminds me of [name_m]French[/name_m] names as mentioned previously. My kids have unique names that have been mispelled/mispronounced a few times (especially my son), but they both love their names and I can’t imagine it another way. Stick with [name_f]Averie[/name_f] and tell the doubters that you love her name, thank you very much, and it’s special to both you and her father. That ought to quiet them down. If it doesn’t, tell them to bug off 