Name spelling

I’m due a second little boy in July! My husband and I have decided on a name but we are unsure on spelling as there are 2 variations. It is not a common first name and I am UK based where it is more commonly a surname. In the UK it is more commonly spelled Callaghan with the G which is silent and has Irish roots. However, as a first name it is used more frequently in America spelled Callahan. Opinions on with or without the G?

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Congratulations on your bundle of joy! I think it’s depends where you reside. If u happen to live in the UK then go with the G if u happen to live in US go for the other one. I’m from the US and think the spelling with the G is more pleasing to the eye. It’s also a conversation starter if he has irish roots 😁

My surname is O’Callaghan- the G is silent . The O’ means son or daughter of . My father’s side is Irish and my grandad was 1 of 22 children. Some have the O’ and some don’t as it was dependant on who did the registering process for the births as a lot of the time it went in how it was pronounced rather than those actually spelling it correctly.

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