Sterling or Stirling?

Boy Names
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Which one is the preferred or correct spelling for [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]/Stirling. I have always seen very mixed comments about which is the right way. What do you think of it? I am also slightly leaning towards [name_m]Steen[/name_m] which gives me very similar vibes.

I am also struggling to come up with middle names to go with a combo.

This is just for fun I must say as I am not expecting but trying to switch my list up!

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I have only ever met people who spell the name “[name_u]Sterling[/name_u]” with an E, I don’t know which version is actually correct though.

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I’m not sure which is technically more correct, but I prefer [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]! I’ve known of one [name_u]Sterling[/name_u] but never anybody called [name_m]Stirling[/name_m].

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I prefer [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]!

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I’d lean toward [name_u]Sterling[/name_u] as I think more people know this word (maybe the association with sterling silver, I’m not sure why I think this). I’d worry that people would think to spell the name as [name_u]Sterling[/name_u] and your kid would spend their life correcting them with the [name_m]Stirling[/name_m] spelling. I often have to spell my first name and find it irritating but that might not be a deal breaker for you.

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I prefer [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]

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I feel that [name_u]Sterling[/name_u] looks more like a name - even though it is a word too, as in sterling silver. [name_m]Stirling[/name_m] feels very ‘verb-y’ to me - no idea if that makes sense. [name_m]Stirling[/name_m] [name_m]Moss[/name_m] did spell it that way though…

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Sterling looks correct to me and more aesthetically pleasing.

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I prefer [name_u]Sterling[/name_u], and see the name as masculine. I also believe this is the “correct” version, as in [name_u]Sterling[/name_u] [name_u]Silver[/name_u]. I’ve never seen [name_m]Stirling[/name_m] and honestly it doesn’t work for me personally.

Steen is also usable, though not my style.

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Sterling for sure, just because it doesn’t have a random word in it (“stir”)

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I prefer [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]!

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Thank you everyone! [name_u]Sterling[/name_u] it is (for now at least!)

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‘I personally think that Sterling is more of a boyish spelling and Stirling is more of a girlish spelling.’

This is also my experience with the name.

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I prefer [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]

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THe “Stir’ part isn’t appealingly to me, so Id go with [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]. I don’t also suggest [name_u]Steele[/name_u] as a nice compromise between [name_m]Steen[/name_m] [name_u]Andy[/name_u] STERLING

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I prefer Sterling! I looks most complete and swish.

Sterling Alexander
Sterling Malachi
Sterling Julius
Sterling Phoenix
Sterling Arthur
Sterling Clyde
Sterling Alastair
Sterling Rory

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They are two different names with different origins and meanings. Use the one that you like the origin and meaning more.

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Sterling is the traditional & correct spelling.

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I prefer [name_u]Sterling[/name_u]! For both girl and boy :blush:

Sterling [name_u]Steele[/name_u]?

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Sterling will be the default spelling for most, but [name_m]Stirling[/name_m] does remind me of the town in [name_u]Scotland[/name_u].

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