The Name Game

[newmommy2011]

I am naming my son Cyrus William, however there are two ways to spell it which one do you think is better and why?

[AHP84]

I'm confused with the pronunciations as well. If spelled Cyrus, will you pronounce it \sī-rus\ or \seer-rus\?
I think if you're going for the \seer-rus\ pronunciation, you might consider spelling it Cirrus (like the cloud type) or Cyrrus, to avoid having most people think it is pronounced \sī-rus\ being spelled Cyrus. I'm thinking you're pronouncing it as \seer-us\ since you're considering the alternate spelling of Sirius.
That said, I'd stick with Cyrus (but maybe tweak the spelling?), because Sirius is a completely different name, and pronounced differently unless you change the spelling to Sirrus or Syrrus.
Sirius makes me automatically think of the character Sirius Black from Harry Potter.

[mamaof4410]

I like Cyrus.

[JoyRenee]

Cyrus

[newmommy2011]

Thanks for the tip but its not any of those. and thanks guys for all your advice!

[vmvnpv]

Sirius reminds me too much of the character in Harry Potter.  And if you're going for the long y sound it doesn't look right.  I really like the name though!

[LosingMyMindInGA]

I also agree about the pronunciation of the two.  I would go with Cyrus or maybe even Sirus or Syrus but not Syrius.  It reminds me of Serious as the above poster said.

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[Angebelle]

I agree with huluhutgirl on the pronunciations - it really depends on your intentions. From experience I encourage you to choose a name that isn't confusing or requires constant correction in spelling or pronunciation. As a recipient of such a name, it's frustrating even after all these years.

[coffeebuzzedliz]

for some reason i like the look of Cyrus better, Sirius just doesn't look right to me.

[hulahutgirl]

I'm confused... I read those both completely differently. I read the first with a Y sound... like a Cyprus tree... and the second with -ear sound like Serious.... so which sound are you going for?

[chantal21]

I voted Cyrus. That's how I would spell it. :)