So the most recent example of blatant kr8ive spelling would have to be that of Vanessa Hudgens character in the latest film Band Slam. She is Sa5m, but the 5 is silent. Ok so this is just a movie but things like this happen in real life too.
Most of the people I have come across looking for advice on names really like a name that is currently rather popular like for example Ava, Maddison and don't get me started on all the 'aiden' names out there. They then encounter the problem that their child will inevitably be one of a few in their classes at school. This is probably true however their next move is to try to change the spelling to make the name more unique. this generally involves adding the trendy 'y'.
For example:
Ava = Ayva.
Maddison = Maddyson or Maddysyn.
Aiden = Ayden or Aydyn
Jaiden = Jayden or Jaydyn
Madeline = Madilyne
Jason = Jayson
Miley = Mylee
Have you picked up that the names are still pronounced exactly the same, yes exactly the same. The only difference now is that the child given the name has to spell it for absolutely everyone they meet. Chances are that no matter how may times they spell it they will still end up with the more common spelling.
The bottom line is that alternate spelling do not make a name more unique, they make it more frustrating. Being one of a few is far less frustrating than having to spell your name for everyone. So if you want to use a popular name but are afraid of the popularity why not look for a similar alternative name. Trawling through popularity lists, like those listed in the links of this website, is a great place to find names that you can guarantee aren't hugely common.
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