What do you think about the name Maesyn (may-sin) for a girl?

[southern.maple]

@cocobean1234

Sorry for all the HIGHLY dramatic negative opinions on this name… I love [name_u]Mason[/name_u] for girl and all of the various spellings that you could use. [name_u]Mason[/name_u] by itself is quite boring, however changing it to Maisyn, Maesyn, [name_f]Maysyn[/name_f] (I could keep going with different spellings) brings a much needed freshness to it. I actually know a Maisyn and a [name_m]Masen[/name_m] that are girls and they are adorable! It’s not tacky, atrocious or any of the other things that people have said here. And definetly not confusing. There’s nothing to be confused about. You like The name. It’s a great name for a girl. There’s nothing wrong with Changing the spelling of a name people!!! So ridiculous!

LOL. You sure told us.

[southern.maple]

@cocobean1234

Sorry for all the HIGHLY dramatic negative opinions on this name… I love [name_u]Mason[/name_u] for girl and all of the various spellings that you could use. [name_u]Mason[/name_u] by itself is quite boring, however changing it to Maisyn, Maesyn, [name_f]Maysyn[/name_f] (I could keep going with different spellings) brings a much needed freshness to it. I actually know a Maisyn and a [name_m]Masen[/name_m] that are girls and they are adorable! It’s not tacky, atrocious or any of the other things that people have said here. And definetly not confusing. There’s nothing to be confused about. You like The name. It’s a great name for a girl. There’s nothing wrong with Changing the spelling of a name people!!! So ridiculous!

This must be the OP’s other account.

[cocobean1234]

@southern.maple

This must be the OP’s other account.

Nope! Sorry!

[ziggy2112]

@cocobean1234

Sorry for all the HIGHLY dramatic negative opinions on this name… I love [name_u]Mason[/name_u] for girl and all of the various spellings that you could use. [name_u]Mason[/name_u] by itself is quite boring, however changing it to Maisyn, Maesyn, [name_f]Maysyn[/name_f] (I could keep going with different spellings) brings a much needed freshness to it. I actually know a Maisyn and a [name_m]Masen[/name_m] that are girls and they are adorable! It’s not tacky, atrocious or any of the other things that people have said here. And definetly not confusing. There’s nothing to be confused about. You like The name. It’s a great name for a girl. There’s nothing wrong with Changing the spelling of a name people!!! So ridiculous!

There’s nothing “wrong” with it, OP is not going to go to jail for naming her kid Maesyn, however people are pointing out the inherent sexism in this name and giving her alternatives. She asked for honest opinions, so while you have yours, you shouldn’t call everyone else dramatic (in what reads as a dramatic response I may add). It’s clear that to some of us that this name will make OP look like she liked the sound of [name_u]Mason[/name_u] but didn’t have the guts to write [name_u]Mason[/name_u] on her daughter’s birth certificate. Maybe she wants her daughter to have a strong, male name, but can’t stand the thought of people thinking her daughter has male genitals when they see her name written down. Or she’s just illiterate. Either way, it’s [name_u]Mason[/name_u] when she yells it on the playground, and her daughter (along with three other boys) will turn around.

[laurendh]

Though I may agree with many of the points made about this name, I’m not keen on denouncing OP as ‘illiterate’, nor do I think her spelling of the name shows ‘internalized misogyny’.

[cocobean1234]

@ziggy2112

There’s nothing “wrong” with it, OP is not going to go to jail for naming her kid Maesyn, however people are pointing out the inherent sexism in this name and giving her alternatives. She asked for honest opinions, so while you have yours, you shouldn’t call everyone else dramatic (in what reads as a dramatic response I may add). It’s clear that to some of us that this name will make OP look like she liked the sound of [name_u]Mason[/name_u] but didn’t have the guts to write [name_u]Mason[/name_u] on her daughter’s birth certificate. Maybe she wants her daughter to have a strong, male name, but can’t stand the thought of people thinking her daughter has male genitals when they see her name written down. Or she’s just illiterate. Either way, it’s [name_u]Mason[/name_u] when she yells it on the playground, and her daughter (along with three other boys) will turn around.

Hahaha! There’s nothing dramatic about my post… but let’s reread yours!!! Daughter has male genitals, OP is illiterate, she doesn’t have to guts, etc. etc. etc. This what I’m talking about here. Yes, everyone has their opinions, but to say that it’s atrocious, or awful and many of things you’ve said is so dramatic and unnecessary… [name_m]Just[/name_m] say you like it or you don’t and a simple reason is enough.

To the OP… most “berries” don’t like “made up” names, “creative spellings” or male names on girls. So you may want to try another forum to get other opinions. (Or don’t worry about what people think) Keep in mind that the people on here make up a microscopic part of the population. If you really like the name, don’t let people’s negativity sway you. While I know you wanted honest opinions, I could guarantee that most of them would be negative on this forum since you were using a boys name on a girl AND creative spelling… 2 big No No’s on here.

[mrs_darling]

I want to like it, but I think it would be a burden to wear. The Y is trendy and it’s likely that it will always be misspelled as it’s original - [name_u]Mason[/name_u].

[jtucker]

If you want [name_u]Mason[/name_u] for a girl I think using the original spelling will work just fine.

[southern.maple]

@cocobean1234

Hahaha! There’s nothing dramatic about my post… but let’s reread yours!!! Daughter has male genitals, OP is illiterate, she doesn’t have to guts, etc. etc. etc. This what I’m talking about here. Yes, everyone has their opinions, but to say that it’s atrocious, or awful and many of things you’ve said is so dramatic and unnecessary… [name_m]Just[/name_m] say you like it or you don’t and a simple reason is enough.

To the OP… most “berries” don’t like “made up” names, “creative spellings” or male names on girls. So you may want to try another forum to get other opinions. (Or don’t worry about what people think) Keep in mind that the people on here make up a microscopic part of the population. If you really like the name, don’t let people’s negativity sway you. While I know you wanted honest opinions, I could guarantee that most of them would be negative on this forum since you were using a boys name on a girl AND creative spelling… 2 big No No’s on here.

This is definitely the OP’s other account.

[amberdaydream]

[name_u]Mason[/name_u] is the best spelling to go for, regardless of gender. If you feel it needs feminising, a very feminine middle name like [name_u]Mason[/name_u] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] will do fine. Alternatively, an established feminine name like [name_u]Mason[/name_u] [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_u]Mason[/name_u] [name_f]Beth[/name_f] or [name_u]Mason[/name_u] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]. The “Maesyn” spelling feels unnecessarily complicated and cluttered, as well as synthetic and trying too hard.

There seems to be a lot of distortion of the points other users are making here in an attempt to paint them as some kind of dramatic hivemind. That said - I’d like to distance myself from those calling anyone “illiterate”, as that’s inappropriate. Illiteracy is a social and worldwide problem, not a joke or an insult.

[stellargirl]

I think its nice or even Maeson. I’m always the opposite to what the majority say lol

[lawsonhaley]

Maesyn is super cluttered imo and is just aesthetically unpleasant. I don’t like [name_u]Mason[/name_u] for a girl either, as it’s very popular for a boy and I have seen the bullying that comes with a girl having a masculine name far too often. I used to work in school settings and know of a few girls who were picked on by their peers for having a “boy’s name” ([name_u]Jayden[/name_u], [name_u]Logan[/name_u], [name_u]Jordyn[/name_u]) and one was even told that her mother probably wished she’d had a son instead of her and that was why she had a “boy’s name”. ([name_u]Tyler[/name_u])

That is why I believe that [name_u]Mason[/name_u], or any other popular or known boy’s name on a girl is a bad idea. Kids can be mean, but, I will say, their opinions are often influenced by adults, who can be even worse.

@cocobean - actually, there are several things wrong with changing the spelling of a name. My name is not a conventional spelling of Hayley, and I am constantly having to correct literally everyone on how to spell it, at least 4 times a day. It got to the point where I became so incredibly frustrated when I was 18 that I was determined to change it, until I realised that I’d only have to correct those who knew how to spell it all over again.

I’ve struggled for 21 years with my creatively spelled name and have only just now come to terms with liking it - and my name isn’t even that different in terms of spelling.

I hated what I went through so I often find myself hating any unique spelling that doesnt aid in pronunciation of the name (for example, I have Esmae on my list to clear up whether Esmee is Es-may or Es-mee).

Trust me, Maesyn doesn’t freshen up Mason - it still sounds the same and literally NO ONE looks at how your name is spelled - 9 times out of 10 they just guess at how you spell it. Maesyn will cause a lot of spelling corrections that are highly unnecessary and incredibly frustrating.

[trina14]

Okay, the insults are completely unnecessary on this thread. It would behoove a number of people to have some empathy and consideration when it comes to others.

As far as [name_u]Mason[/name_u]/Maesyn goes…if I liked this name, the first thing I’d ask myself is why do I like it? Is it the sound? The look of the name? The meaning? What is so attractive about this name? Once you come up with answers, it’s easier to sit back and contemplate the use and spelling of it.

Some people on here get touchy because they understand the importance of names and that is always a reason to keep in mind. Many factors go into deciding on a name and when I hear parents telling themselves they’re thinking too much about the name, or over-reacting, I want to say…No, you SHOULD agonize over a name. Because people have to live with it for much of their lives, if not for their whole lives. All factors should be considered. The fact that it is a masculine name should be considered, as should the alternate spelling. Think and imagine what it would be like to be named Maesyn. After deep consideration, if you still love the name, then it’s probably time to put it on your list.

When it comes to creative spellings, the same can be said for many other aspects of life. People are constantly seeking out ways to both fit in and stand out. It’s our nature. Taking an established name and altering the spelling is a way to do both. But it’s as if you copied an established hairstyle and altered it by letting a certain number of strands hang down or twisting it in some way and then naming it something similar but different. Thus, it’s not being original, it’s just adding a flair to what has already been established. If you copied a famous painting but altered the colors slightly and then passed it off as an entirely new painting, it’s the same sort of concept. Think how you’d react to people who would do these things. Would you mock them, laugh at them, be confused by them? Possibly. It happens all the time (this thread is a case in point).

Now think about how people would react to your altering the spelling of [name_u]Mason[/name_u]. It can be done, but so can almost anything. The real answer is, should it and should you be the one to do it? That’s up to you to decide.

[babyfeversucks]

Not a good idea. Sorry.

[ziggy2112]

Hey OP - sorry for my highly insensitive comment earlier! I was in a bad mood and took it on you, for which I apologize.

[McCharlie]

I hate boy’s names for girls. Creative spellings do make me question about the parents… I would still go with Maesyn or Maisin. [name_u]Mason[/name_u] is just not possible on a girl for me (for the feminist and name lover I am). Sorry.

[system]

You asked for honest opinions, so I’ll give mine: I think it looks trashy. If you’re going to name your kid [name_u]Mason[/name_u], just name them [name_u]Mason[/name_u]. You can still call them [name_f]Mae[/name_f] or [name_f]Maisie[/name_f], and it would clear up spelling issues, which there would no doubt be a lot of.

[addie88]

I have to say I can’t stand it. If you want to name your daughter [name_u]Mason[/name_u], correctly spelled, please do, although it would be highly inadvisable. But don’t choose a trendy misspelling. To say the very least, it just makes life complicated.

[JTG]

I like Maesyn for a girl but I do prefer a different spelling if you’re going to call her [name_f]Maisy[/name_f] anyways. I like Maisyn for the nickname [name_f]Maisy[/name_f] as the spelling is similar. But at the end of the day it’s your choice and your daughter so if you name her Maesyn the world will just have to accept it.

[Megan_Janaya]

An annoying and unattractive misspelling of the boys name [name_u]Mason[/name_u] in an attempt to make it feminine. It doesn’t work. [name_u]Mason[/name_u] is masculine and should be left for the boys where it belongs.