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flowerbox · Apr 18, 2009, 11:13 PM

I am 7 months pregnant with a baby girl. I would like her middle name to be Hope, after her great-grandmother, but I don't want to spell it the way hers was spelled, I would like it to be a little unique... I don't know if there is any other way to spell it, but if someone has any ideas I would appricate it.:)

Wondergirl · Apr 18, 2009, 11:25 PM

I like Hope just the way it's spelled - it's beautiful (and it really can't be spelled any differently without looking stupid).

Hoope - no
'Ope (Cockney) - no
Hoppe - no
Hopee - no
Hopi - no
Hopy - no
Howpe - no

What will the baby's first name be?

Silverfoxkit · Apr 18, 2009, 11:39 PM

I agree, there isn't really a way to change the spelling of Hope and have it sound nearly as nice. If you wanted to branch from it you could use words with similar meanings such as Faith, or you could perhaps find a foreign word that means the same thing.

Nestorian · Apr 19, 2009, 12:13 AM

Sorry gals I disagree, It can be changed.

Haha, Hohp, just kiding. :p Hmmm,

I know that you could just spell it any way you want, say like Huohpe, or huoepe. It doesn't matter really, because if you don't change the sound, Hope is hope no matter what you spell it as.

Here is Latin versions:
"As a noun, spes, spei. As a verb, spero, sperare, speravi, speratus."- WikiAnswers
(not 100% reliable)

"Estel: Sindarin word for 'Hope'"-
http://rivendell.fortunecity.com/hob...dictionary.htm
(Estel - ehst-ell)

But yeah, I guess there isn't any other ways to change it up.

flowerbox · Apr 19, 2009, 06:14 PM

Her first name is going to be Destinee

Wondergirl · Apr 19, 2009, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by flowerbox

Her first name is going to be Destinee

Very, very pretty. Nice combination.

JoeCanada76 · Apr 19, 2009, 06:34 PM

Destinee is unique. Yes Destinee Hope goes together very well.

lighterrr · Apr 19, 2009, 07:06 PM

Lol it does go well destiny hope
Hoppe
Hoph

Lol

aliseaodo · Apr 21, 2009, 11:22 AM

What about
Hoep

JoeCanada76 · Apr 21, 2009, 11:23 AM

Please do not mess with the name Hope. Hope is fine and unique the way it is..

HistorianChick · Apr 21, 2009, 11:55 AM

You could go with Hoap... but that just looks like Soap.

Why change a good thing? It's beautiful with Destinee

lighterrr · Apr 21, 2009, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by HistorianChick

You could go with Hoap... but that just looks like Soap.

Why change a good thing? It's beautiful with Destinee

Lol its true:D

nikosmom · Apr 21, 2009, 12:36 PM

I agree with the others that trying to change such a simple name like Hope can tend to come off a bit silly.

Another thing you want to consider is your child. Because as she gets older spelling a common name in some ridiculous way looks well... ridiculous. NOt to mention being a pain in the arse having to constantly correct people on the spelling of it. Think about: Jenipher, Ginnifer, Myshel, Merry... etc. (no offense to anyone whose names may be spelled that way :o)

But you've already "spiced up" the spelling of her first name; leave Hope the way it is.

shazamataz · Apr 21, 2009, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by nikosmom

Another thing you want to consider is your child. Because as she gets older spelling a common name in some ridiculous way looks well... ridiculous. NOt to mention being a pain in the arse having to constantly correct people on the spelling of it. Think about: Jenipher, Ginnifer, Myshel, Merry... etc. (no offense to anyone whose names may be spelled that way :o)

But you've already "spiced up" the spelling of her first name; leave Hope the way it is.

I get that a lot :(
My name is Sharyl and everyone pronounces it like it rhymes with 'barrel'
It's nothing like that lol
It actually sounds more like 'sharp' with the p taken off
Then rule as in 'ruler' (shar-rule)

jjwoodhull · Apr 21, 2009, 07:43 PM

Her first name has an unusual spelling. Keep the proper spelling for her middle name. Destinee Hope is a beautiful name.

MarkwithaK · Apr 21, 2009, 07:46 PM

As a little side question, no offense to the OP but why do people feel the need to change the spelling of names just to make them "interesting"? It is only interesting when viewed written... not when spoken.

Silverfoxkit · Apr 21, 2009, 07:57 PM

Always keep your child's happiness in mind when you decide on a name. Whatever you name the baby is for life. Do not give your child a name that would cause her grief. There are too many parents who are selfish and do not take their child into mind when deciding a name.

I think that Destinee Hope is a fine, pretty name.