A new twist: Old baby name favourites

If you love the idea of a traditional name but want something a little more unique, then choosing an alternate spelling might just be the way to go. Here are some different ways to re-spell your favourite baby name. Having said this, if you do decide to use unique spelling, do expect your child's name to be misspelled or mis-pronounced some of the time. It will be unique, but it comes with a bit of a price.

Take a cue from the Kardashians

Some names can easily be made unique by switching up the first letter or two, a la the Kardasians. Sister Kim may have a traditional spelling of her name, but her sisters Khloe and Kourtney have a unique twist with a 'K' instead of a 'C'. This works with some other letters like 'G' instead of 'J' as well.

Here are a few ideas:

Boy Names:

• Cidney instead of Sydney
• Felip instead of Philip
• Gerry instead of Jerry
• Gene instead of Jean
• Kaleb instead of Caleb
• Kalvin instead of Calvin
• Kameron instead of Cameron
• Kristopher instead of Christopher
• Schyler instead of Skyler
• Skott instead of Scott

Girl Names:

• Aeryn instead of Erin
• Catie instead of Katie
• Christal instead of Crystal
• Gennifer instead of Jennifer
• Kaitlin instead of Caitlin
• Karissa instead of Carissa
• Karoline instead of Caroline
• Kleo instead of Cleo
• Phelicia instead of Felicia
• Secilia instead of Cecilia

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