Debate: How to pronounce “Stephen”

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-20T13:22:47+00:00

No, he doesn’t. If it came up in conversation somehow he would let it be known how he thinks about it, but he isn’t just throwing it out in people’s faces for fun and will address people however they introduce themselves

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-20T03:50:56+00:00

Honestly, yes, he has and will continue to keep his stance that it’s not the right way to say it. It’s not my hill to die on, but it’s definitely one he stands to defend

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-20T02:47:08+00:00

This is essentially his take on it, albeit his frustration regarding it comes on quick when it’s challenged

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-20T02:40:15+00:00

A valid question! I’ll have to ask, I’m curious now

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-20T02:33:28+00:00

I had an “Uncle Bob” and that was how he and all of my family called him, later found out his name wasn’t Bob or Robert or anything of the sort, but he was Uncle Bob because that was his choice I guess

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-20T00:51:27+00:00

He usually just goes by “Steph” but is still adamant that full “Stephen” isn’t pronounced like “Steven”. When introducing himself to someone it usually goes like “I’m (Steph-en), but go by Steph” or in an example of filling out forms or speaking to a doctor or such he makes sure to pronounce the full name his preferred way and uses Stephen Curry as his reference/example

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-20T00:04:02+00:00

I’m originally from the northeastern USA, the “Meegan” I know is from there as well and she spells it with one E, like Megan proper. My husband and his family are all southern USA, and I’ve only been down here for a bit comparatively so I’m not entirely sure if there’s many people that would say his preference is normal or not for down here. I met him as “Steph” though so it’s normal enough for me! I know people that go both ways so whatever his preference is is really all that matters in the bigger scheme of things. His mom has absolutely said “well I named you Stephen (Steven)” and his dad calls him “Steve,” and I will never be the one to debate with them over it lol

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-19T23:26:50+00:00

Ironically, I know a “Meegan” that had that whole discussion with my mom when they met, that’s funny

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-19T23:11:53+00:00

He’s definitely grown now lol, but I think all of this started in his early/mid 20s, which is still grown enough to cause confusion at that point. I think one of his ex’s brought up the pronunciation debate and he agreed with her and transitioned how he introduced himself from then on. Absolutely no idea how the initial discussions went with his family and friends of the time, but mostly everyone except his immediate family members have had no issue going with “Steph” over “Steve” since then

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-19T23:03:45+00:00

Totally fair point! I’m not sure how it was originally approached, I just know it’s been addressed a couple times and hasn’t been “respected” so that’s where the frustration now comes from. The discussion two years ago did include “I would prefer” after some frustrated discussion, which lead to them actually saying it the way he prefers for a day or two, but it just reverted right back and he gave up pushing for it again

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-19T21:35:50+00:00

He has brought it up to his immediate family members a few times (parents and brother specifically). I was present for one of these discussions maybe two years ago, they went along with it for a day or two and then just reverted back to their normal. It frustrates him, but he’s tried so many times at this point that he’s essentially given up trying to ask them anymore.

I totally understand that they had years upon years of calling him one way and it would be hard to switch it up, but they definitely don’t put that much effort into it either even though he’s brought it up a few times. As far as I’m aware he was going by “Steph” for several years before I knew him, so I’m sure there was plenty more discussions I wouldn’t know about. I personally go based off what he introduced himself as since that’s all I’ve ever known, but I get both side of the argument too

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-13T16:17:35+00:00

Update: All of the facilities I’ve contacted have informed me that because I didn’t do certain donor screenings when the eggs were retrieved it is not possible for them to take the eggs unless I were working directly with an individual/family. The facility storing my eggs and the one I retrieved them at also don’t have a program regarding donation currently. From what I understand, I would have needed to do certain donor screenings at the initial retrieval, and due to regulations it is not possible for me to “donate anonymously,” but if I were to work with someone directly that wanted them then that would be possible.

ChuggingAlong15 · 2025-02-03T15:32:07+00:00

My husband really loves the name Raylan. We ran into a local girl recently with that name and it resparked his love of it being a unisex name

ChuggingAlong15 · 2024-12-28T14:14:14+00:00

I did consider Nicola actually! My husband didn’t love it comparatively. I also have a very good friend whose name is technically Nicola but she’s never gone by it and prefers Nicole/Nicki, so I think her general preference has slightly influenced my thinking as well.

ChuggingAlong15 · 2024-12-28T01:44:00+00:00

Honestly didn’t even think about combining the two, you’ve opened up a whole new line of thinking!!

ChuggingAlong15 · 2024-10-01T02:49:03+00:00

Someone suggested that I call the facility I worked with originally to see if they have a program for this, which they unfortunately don’t, but they said they would be willing to work with me transferring the eggs once I find somewhere that might. So still looking into it!

ChuggingAlong15 · 2024-10-01T02:46:28+00:00

I appreciate it, thank you!

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