Reed or Reid

Boy Names
1

See the results of this poll: Which spelling do you prefer?

Respondents: 75 (This poll is closed)

  • Reed : 31 (41%)
  • Reid: 44 (59%)
2

[name_u]Reed[/name_u] looks more legitimate to me [even though I know [name_u]Reid[/name_u] is also]

3

I prefer the [name_u]Reid[/name_u] spelling

4

I used to always prefer [name_u]Reid[/name_u] and I’m not sure why, but recently I’ve moved towards [name_u]Reed[/name_u]. I like the association with the plant.

I do wonder, however, if one is considered more “traditional” or has more of a history as a name…?

5

Same as above. I like that [name_u]Reed[/name_u] has the plant connotation. It’s more wearable that way, somehow : )

6

I prefer [name_u]Reid[/name_u] which is the usual surname spelling. “[name_u]Reed[/name_u]-like” is a description of a very thin person so I get that image before the plant. As a result, I also think that [name_u]Reid[/name_u] “looks” more stronger than [name_u]Reed[/name_u].

7

[name_u]Reid[/name_u] looks more substantial to me, and less like “weed.”

8

I prefer [name_u]Reid[/name_u] so it’s not also a word. Though I may be putting my foot in my mouth in a moment when I hit send and realize it is a word…

9

[name_f]Every[/name_f] time I see [name_u]Reid[/name_u] on paper I immediately hear “raid” in my head, not sure why. But for that reason, I prefer [name_u]Reed[/name_u].

10

I like [name_u]Reid[/name_u] better. Not sure why.

11

we are going with reed. i love the botanical reference and the fact it is associated with water. just works best w/ the names we already have in use.

either way, it’s a strong and classy name. :slight_smile:

12

I voted [name_u]Reed[/name_u]. It will make the child’s life so much easier!

13

was my boyfriend’s name so I prefer it.

[name_u]Reed[/name_u] sounds too much like a component of a floral arrangement!

14

I prefer [name_u]Reid[/name_u] because it’s less like a word. [name_u]Reed[/name_u] reminds me of musical instruments that use reeds.

15

Congrats!
So happy that you chose [name_u]Reed[/name_u]. I think it fits in perfectly with your other names. :slight_smile:
Good luck!

16

I like [name_u]Reid[/name_u] for a boy and [name_u]Reed[/name_u] for a girl

17

Definitely [name_u]Reid[/name_u].