Which spelling of this name do you prefer?

[Dasherdog]

It is for a story.

Blackthorne
or
Blackthorn

Thanks in advance.

 

[BlackDragonfly]

Blackthorne definitely looks more finished.
You also find that in a lot of names they have "thorne" instead of "thorn"
Then again, you could use "Blackthorn" without the "e" to emphasize character quality - if the character is spiteful, mean and malicious like a "thorn". But if it is merely for a name then i suggest "Blackthorne" with the "e"

 

[courtney]

blackthorn

 

[donjon]

in my information it is story,

 

[boomstyxx]

blackthorne. it doesnt seem as obvious and common for a name and is interesting to hear and read.

 

[stephenieduncan]

no e

 

[CloudedMoon]

Number one.

 

[cathrl69]

If I were you I'd think about your story, not about what readers prefer. What do you want your character to think of her surname? You could have an interesting little bit of characterisation if _she_ felt like it wasn't "finished" without the e, maybe she's tired of people spelling it wrong...

Real people don't have perfect names.

 

[Tristan]

Blackthorne, it seems to look better with the E.

 

[kee]

Blackthorne. Blackthorn, for some reason, doesn't look like a name.

 

[WhoAmIm1]

Blackthorne; it looks more "finished".

Blackthorn is also a name of a housing estate in Northampton, England, which I have to say is a horrible area (I don't live there ).

 

[nicky]

Blackthorne, it just feels right

 

[savwatson13]

Blackthorne

 

[Monkeylover]

blackthorne
add a classic feel to it