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Auntie/Aunty

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mimmymouse · 10/10/2012 06:24

I'm very excited to finally be an aunt! However, I'm struggling with the correct spelling? My SIL firmly believes it to be "auntie". I've always used "aunty".

Help!

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Longdistance · 10/10/2012 06:37

My dh says auntie, I say aunty.
We have this disagreement often.

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FunnyBird · 10/10/2012 07:17

Surely this is personal preference and up to the aunt in question?
Fwiw I prefer Aunty

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iliketea · 10/10/2012 07:31

Auntie.

I bought a birthday card yesterday with "Auntie" written on, and that is surely correct

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SpottyTeacakes · 10/10/2012 07:32

We've always written Auntie. That's what all the cards say

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RikersBeard · 10/10/2012 07:50

Aunty. Auntie is twee.
Aunt would be better, but makes you sound about 100.

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mimmymouse · 10/10/2012 08:17

So there is no "correct" way? Is it like Katy/Katie? A question of personal preference?

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SageMist · 10/10/2012 18:25

I prefer Auntie, DH prefers Aunty. However as DH can never be an Aunty, I win!

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SJ47 · 10/10/2012 18:26

Is it a real word? Is it not just 'aunt' with a made up ending? Therefore neither is right so just choose the one you like!

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nickeldaisical · 12/10/2012 16:23

i do both depending on how i feel.
i'm auntie, but i also have "auntie" and "aunty" in my family.

whatever you prefer, i suppose.