I think everyone's on the wrong track here.

The problem isn't 1, 2, 3.

Thats fine.

The problem is its Thunder 1, Thunder 2, as opposed to Bolt 1, Bolt 2, etc.

I don't care either way, but I'd rather it be

EITHER

Bolt 1, Bolt 2, Bolt 3, OR Thunder, Thundara, Thundaga
Ice 1, Ice 2, Ice 3, OR Blizzard, Blizzara, Blizzaga.

I'm kinda confused how they managed to mix them up.

Unless this is how it is in the new games (I haven't really played much since FF9).