Would it be wrong...

[cookingbaby2]

to use a name beginning with A with a surname that is a noun??

Can't decide if it would be overlooked or would make my child an easy target. Opinions gratefully received!

[BottleOfRum]

Like the noun is something like "cook" and so you are wondering if "A Cook" is a bit mean?

Depends on the word. If its "Dick", or anything slightly mean/rude/funny, then don't do it. If its something normal like Cook, yes, I think its fine.

[apples82]

bit risky!

[supadupapupascupa]

i wouldn't....

[Ihavewelliesbuttheyrenotgreen]

Its a bit risky but it really depends what the noun is

[smother]

I had this problem and I avoided it.... and so didn't get to use one of my favourite names what's your surname??

[KnitterNotTwitter]

It will not be overlooked.... at somepoint in their life someone (maybe even them) will spot and wonder why you did something like that to someone you love. My Dad has a comedy name and hates it.

[cookingbaby2]

Thanks. I agree, my instincts tell me that it could make my child's life a living hell which is why I avoided it with my daughter. I wish we had an 'easier' surname - initials A, B and I D are out of the question to avoid any hint of comedy :) oh well, can't have everything. Back to the minefield that is child naming!

[greenzebra]

my mum went to school with a girl who had the first initial P and the last name was ennis. So can happen with different letters aswell, this is deffinitly one that bullys will pick up on for sure.

[5DollarShake]

I wouldn't.

The major of my old home town was A Dick.

[5DollarShake]

Mayor even...

[MoonGirl1981]

I remember reading an interview with an Alan Pratt and he said he always wondered what the hell his parents were thinking!!

[BikeRunSki]

I know a Pete Orridge, but I am also an "A. Noun". It is fine, my surname is a very common surname.

[birdofthenorth]

There's a soap star called Zoe Lister who of course appears in initial, surname format as Z Lister!

Think of A Yourname on an invite list, piece of mail etc & if there's any chance of it causing a mild snigger I'd say best avoid!!