[Opinions] Katherine vs. Katharine
Katherine / Katharine / Catherine is one of those names that I just can't decide on as I'm not sure which version I like.
Currently I'm trying to figure out whether I like Katherine Alice Ophelia "Kate" or Katharine Alice Ophelia "Kate" more, to go with Charlotte Aloisia Mary (thus why I can't use Catherine "Cat").
Katherine is the original spelling (something I tend to respect), and is the most common form of the name.
Katharine is a variant, but it seems to have more of an old-fashioned charm to me than Katherine (perhaps of Katharine Hepburn?). Katherine seems average and plain, while Katharine seems more lively as it isn't as common (there are tons of Katherines at my school!). Yet, I've heard of Katharine who have their names spelled as Katherine.
So, which do you prefer: Katherine or Katharine?
Currently I'm trying to figure out whether I like Katherine Alice Ophelia "Kate" or Katharine Alice Ophelia "Kate" more, to go with Charlotte Aloisia Mary (thus why I can't use Catherine "Cat").
Katherine is the original spelling (something I tend to respect), and is the most common form of the name.
Katharine is a variant, but it seems to have more of an old-fashioned charm to me than Katherine (perhaps of Katharine Hepburn?). Katherine seems average and plain, while Katharine seems more lively as it isn't as common (there are tons of Katherines at my school!). Yet, I've heard of Katharine who have their names spelled as Katherine.
So, which do you prefer: Katherine or Katharine?
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Like you, I like Katherine's closeness to the original spelling, Aikaterine. I also like the fact that it's the most common spelling in the US (has been for awhile) so everyone knows how to spell it. That was an important consideration for me when I named my dd Katherine (Kate). Having said that, I think the spelling should complement the mn and the surname so I'd just wait to see how that works out. Keep an open mind. The combos you've picked out may change. Personally, I prefer Katherine but in the mn spot, I strongly prefer Catherine. For example, Julia Catherine or Laura Catherine just look right compared to Julia Katherine or Laura Katherine.
Katherine
I like both, but easily prefer Katherine.
Katherine. I HATE Katharine. It almost ruins the name for me. I feel like taking an eraser, rubbing out the A, and replacing it with an E.
Katherine.
Katherine for me
For some reason the a bothers me, I don't know why. I want to like it, but it doesn't look right. I just like Katherine the most.
For some reason the a bothers me, I don't know why. I want to like it, but it doesn't look right. I just like Katherine the most.
I prefer the look of Katharine but she will be spelling it her whole life and people will skim over pages and assume it is the Katherine spelling. I don't find the Katherine spelling plain- it is common but that is just because it is the classic spelling and there is nothing wrong with that. Actually, you know what? All Katherine / Katharine / Kathryn / Catherine /Cathryn 's have to spell their name all the time regardless of whether it is the traditional spelling or not. It is a bit like my name in that way. And because of that I will vote for Katharine- because it is so old Hollywood and Katharine Alice Ophelia looks delightful when written out.
By the way, Charlotte Aloisia Mary is gorgeous :)
By the way, Charlotte Aloisia Mary is gorgeous :)
Katherine looks better.
Katherine
Katharine all the way.
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