Well I was a huge [name_m]Army[/name_m] Wives fan.
I never knew [name_f]Emmaline[/name_f]'s name until I googled it. But when I did it came up as [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f]/ [name_f]Emmalynn[/name_f]/ Emmalyne.
So [name_f]Every[/name_f] time I post Emmalyne someone jumps me about the spelling.
That spelling is normal for me.
Emmalyne [name_f]Michelle[/name_f] is that name I would use.
The ‘lyn’ part is used in my family but I prefer the e on the end.
Am I alone on this? My SO adores it & most of my family does too.
As for [name_u]Addyson[/name_u]/ [name_f]Adyson[/name_f] I prefer it over the masculine form in my opinion ([name_u]Addison[/name_u]) Either way its cute and I’m for either [name_u]Addyson[/name_u] or [name_u]Addison[/name_u]. But now all i see in addyson is [name_f]Addy[/name_f] or [name_m]Add[/name_m]…so huge dilemma there.
I’d pronounce Emmalyne as emma-line. You’re pronouncing it emma-lynn? If you want the -lyn ending, I’d go with [name_f]Emmalynn[/name_f] because it makes the most sense as a name with a -lynn tacked on.
[name_u]Addyson[/name_u]/[name_f]Adyson[/name_f] is still the “masculine form” of the name. It still means “son of [name_f]Maude[/name_f]”. It’ll always be a masculine name because you can’t change the meaning.
A lot of people don’t like the trend of adding “lyn” to established names or even words ([name_f]Adeline[/name_f] > [name_f]Adalyn[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] >[name_f]Madelyn[/name_f], [name_f]Rose[/name_f] > [name_f]Roselyn[/name_f] etc…) . I’m a person who has an aversion to random y’s so [name_u]Addyson[/name_u]/[name_f]Adyson[/name_f] are big no-no’s in my book. [name_f]Emmalynn[/name_f]/Emmalyne looks like two names smooshed together ([name_f]Emma[/name_f] and [name_u]Lynn[/name_u]) rather than one real name (eg. [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]). It’s just a question of people’s tastes and preferences and we’re all different. If you like [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f] then go for it! That’s your choice. If you love the name enough to endure the negative comments, then choose it for your daughter. You can’t please everyone so please yourself.
I thought you were trying for a different spelling of emma-line but you are trying for emma-lyn. I would spell it [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f] or [name_f]Emmalynn[/name_f]. Having the E on the end reads it as line. Although I personally do not care for the name [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f]/[name_f]Emmalynn[/name_f] I think it is a pretty name. I also feel it is important to honor family and/or use names that have special family meaning. If lyn has special meaning to your family I would use the [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f] spelling. If you would like suggestions of other lyn names I am sure several of us would love to help.
I am fine with [name_u]Addison[/name_u]/[name_f]Addisyn[/name_f] on a girl. I honestly like it for either sex. You will find several very vocal posters on this board that will not like it, or any “boy’s name on girls”. This subject matter leads to trouble.
The most important thing is to choose names you love and are special to you. You do not need to make anyone else love that name or names. The only time I would have a major issue is if a person asked about a name that was very disrespectful or vulgar. People wishing to name their son [name_m]Adolf[/name_m] Hitler (I read about this years ago) is not okay at all. Those are the types of things that make me cringe.
The current trend of parents consciously choosing misspelled names for their children is unfortunate.
Any of us who has a spelled right name cannot imagine what it is to go through life with teachers judging us on our misspelled names before even meeting us.
[name_u]Read[/name_u] Freakonimics; it explains it all.
I like Emmalyne a lot as long as it is pronounced [name_f]Emma[/name_f]-[name_u]Lynn[/name_u] and not [name_f]Emma[/name_f]-[name_f]LINE[/name_f]- The second pronunciation I have never liked.
Either way, the Emmalyne spelling is fine. In my opinion, since the lyn thing in your family is traditional, it will automatically increase the sentimental value of your daughter’s name. Also, it is just as cute as [name_u]Addyson[/name_u], prefer the two d spelling for this. Either name, I like them both equally. I only think that the Emmalyne spelling is confusing b/c [name_u]Lynn[/name_u] at the end makes me assume the short i sound in the lynn part. The other spelling make wonder if it is [name_f]LINE[/name_f].
Most of the people on this forum tend to prefer more traditional spellings (and more traditional names). There are reasons to support it–conscious or unconscious prejudice and implied classism against alternative spellings is a big one. Another is just the history of a name–a lot of people (me included) like the historical depth of a name, and an alternative spelling seems to sever a name from its roots.
But this is a forum of random internet strangers! You, your SO, and your family are who matter most, not us!! If you all love it, and especially if it has family significance as well, then it is 100% right for you. [name_m]Just[/name_m] take heed to the concerns that NB-ers bring up, because as strangers, we do represent, to a certain extent, the sort of reactions that your daughter will be dealing with for the rest of her life.
Some problems with Emmalyne: It looks made-up, it looks like it’s “trying too hard” to be unique, and visually, it just looks clunky for what is actually a very delicate and feminine name. Like, even the word feminine ends in -ine, not -yne, you know what I mean? I don’t know, I always have a strong reaction to the visual balance of a name as it is written. [name_f]Emmaline[/name_f] [name_f]Michelle[/name_f] seems much more balanced to me, because each name has 2 E’s and 1 I, (also each has a set of double consonants, and one name has 2 M’s and 1 L, and the other has 2 L’s and 1 M…I’m such a nerd!!). I’ve never been a fan of -lyn/-lynn/-lyne endings because they look too heavy for the sound. But I am a huge fan of honoring family through names, so although I personally wouldn’t use a feminine ending with y, it might be what is right for your family. Out of the available -y options, I prefer [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f], it “looks” the lightest for a light-sounding syllable.
So go with what feels right for you and your family, but be aware of the (mostly valid) criticisms from NB-ers. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if you decide to go with -lyne, you will be making an informed choice, and that is what matters.
If you want the prn [name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_u]Lynn[/name_u],then I would go with [name_f]Emmalynn[/name_f] or [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f]. I actually like the name better than [name_f]Emmaline[/name_f].
[name_f]Emmaline[/name_f] is pronounced emma-line as in phone line
[name_f]Emmalynn[/name_f] is pronounced emma-lynn (lihn)
They are two different names to me. Go with the one you love
Yes, there are time-honored, historical names. But just because you’re choosing a name or spelling that isn’t one of them, doesn’t mean the name is spelled “wrong”.
I agree nameweary! Everyone is unique and different… I didn’t hear about the name [name_u]Storm[/name_u] til joining nameberry…you have to open to all names. Meaning aren’t a big deal for me…I mean if I pick one with a great meaning then cool deal but if I dont oh well.
