My name is a quandary to most. Well, I guess I should say the spelling of my name.
When, they hear it or see it, they say "oh, how unique" or "isn't that pretty" or "wow, two 'y's."
My response "Yeah, my mom hates me!"
Seriously. Every single time I have to spell my name out, I wonder what the heck my mom was thinking (sorry mom, love you, but the spelling? It's a little crazy!).
Over the phone is the best.
I call any company; the doctor's office, credit card company, friend to leave a message and this is pretty much how it goes.
Person on the phone: What is your name?
Me: Krystyn Lastname (which is very easy to spell)
POTP: Is that with a 'c' or a 'k.'
Me: option 1 :K. (If I'm feeling snarky, that's all I give them...it's a fun game!)
option 2: Let me spell it for you. K-R-Y-S-T-Y-N.
POTP: K-R-I-S-T-Y-N.
Me: No, K-R-Y-S-T-Y-N.
POTP: K-R-Y-S-T-E-N.
Me: No, two 'y's, there are two 'y's.
POTP: So, it's K-R-Y-Y-S-T-E-N.
Me: No, not two 'y's in a row. There are no vowels. Just 'y's in place of the 'i' and 'e.'
POTP: Oh, okay, I get it. K-R-Y-S-T-Y-N. Oh, how unique.
Me: grumbling Yes, yes it is.
If it isn't important, I just tell them to spell it however they want. After correcting people for 28 twenty-one years, I'm over it!
And for the record...the best mispronunciation of my name? Cry-stein! Yep. And, that was a counselor at my school in high school. That knew me. 4 years! At least she helped me get a rocking scholarship. (A close second is Christine.)
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Yep I have this conversation alot too.
I love the spelling of your name, it’s so unique and gives it character. But I can imagine people getting confused (and I can imagine that being frustrating!)
Oy! How annoying. I have similar problems with my name (because it’s short for other names).
Yea, sometimes when parents try and get unique it just screws their kids over. My sister picked a common name for her daughter but when she spelled it she picked the funkiest way in the baby name book. I told her teachers and your kid are going to hate you.
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April 30, 2009 at 12:52 pm
People are so funny about names and spellings. I consider my name a “no-brainer” when it comes to spelling but boy am I wrong. People often leave off the last “e” or spell it with a “y” instead of an “i”. Whatever.
i just read everyone else’s comments and i forgot what i was going to say…
not kidding.
seriously my brain is mush!!
I love how your name is spelled! Very unique!
My favorite spelling of my name is Stephaine. Hello? Anyone home? That doesn’t even make sense people!
My youngest is getting the same thing. Her name is just very unique but I went with the traditional spelling of her name. The thing is, they call her something totally different. UGH! (not to mention they do this AND most people think she’s a boy. I’m going to get one of those bib’s that says I’M NOT A BOY!)
People are slow… especially over the phone.
My kids names are uber traditional and always butchered. Seriously.
I have to automatically spell my last name to everyone. It’s so annoying.
My maiden was was so nice and easy, sigh…
That would drive me absolutely crazy!…mine doesn’t happen as often because it’s with my middle name…it’s Aileen…It’s pronounced “I-LEAN.” (thanks mom!) and people always pronounce it “A-LEAN!!” Drives me up a wall! And when I tell someone my middle name they NEVER spell it right!! Ugh! I feel your pain, girl!!
Love, Mere
I feel your pain.
People are ALWAYS spelling my last name wrong. Even if I’ve told them the correct spelling it’s STILL wrong to the point where I’m all, “Did you even HEAR me when I spelled it for you?”
I think I can say I honestly know how you feel!!! LOL
-Krystyn
I like the ys! It makes it unique, but I know that it can be frustrating. When I was single, I always got phone calls and mail to Mr. Jordan Maiden Name…I thought that might clear up when I got married, but now I just get professional correspondence for Mr. Jordan Married Name!
I enjoyed your site…it was my first time visiting here!
Jenna
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April 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm
I actually knew a girl in college named Krystyn, and I always loved the way she spelled it! I tagged you in a post over at my blog!
Hey girlie! Sorry I haven’t commented in a while, I’ve been really busy! I have read, just haven’t had the time to comment.
Oh I know exactly what you mean with the name!! Imagine going from Laura Turner (probably one of the easiest names to spell in the world) to Laura Falgout. No one understands how to spell my name when I pronounce it (it’s pronounces Fal-goo) and when they do have me spell it they never get it right. Also, all of the other Falgout’s in Louisiana spell it Falgoust. Trust me it’s a nightmare, so I completely understand! Sorry for the novel…
I’m flummoxed.
People really flip over your name?
really?
I think the spelling is pretty, unique.. sure. But, it stands out to me.
How *do* you pronounce it? Isn’t it pronounced like the Kristen spelling?
Now, I am intrigued
I adore how your name is spelled.
I like unusual spellings.
I wouldn’t know anything about that though being how my name is spelled “Wendi” and all.
Ugh.
I. get. it. all. the. time.
Great post!
I can imagine how it would be a pain in the butt. I feel the same way about telling people our address. You wouldn’t believe how LONG it is…
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