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Bj initials?

65 replies

Martiniolives · 10/09/2026 22:33

To name a baby a name that gives her the initials bj?

there would be a middle name but still. I worry about peers mocking too

OP posts:
Tollington · 10/09/2026 22:52

Our surname begins with J and we liked a first name that began with B but we didn’t think it was a good idea

Timeforachange26 · 10/09/2026 22:48

RikthePoet · 10/09/2026 22:36

Didn't do Boris Johnson any harm.

People thought he was a massive prick, but that's because he was a massive prick, not because of his initials.

He's actually Alexander though

HowardTJMoon · 10/09/2026 22:40

RikthePoet · 10/09/2026 22:36

Didn't do Boris Johnson any harm.

People thought he was a massive prick, but that's because he was a massive prick, not because of his initials.

That's not a great example. His name is Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson. There are many reports that among his family and friends he's known as Alexander and that Boris is more of a stage name.

DoAWheelie · 10/09/2026 22:40

I have a cousin with this name combo and the jokes were endless.She hated her entire school days as a result.

Beamur · 10/09/2026 22:40

I voted YANBU as meaning you wouldn't be unreasonable to think this was a ridiculous idea. Don't do it.

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 10/09/2026 22:40

It’s a no from me.

SoftandQuiet · 10/09/2026 22:38

😂

WearyAuldWumman · 10/09/2026 22:38

I'm a retired secondary school teacher.

Don't do it.

Yes, I once taught a B.J. That's what she answered to all through secondary school.

ETA The 'J' wasn't her surname.

11AndCounting · 10/09/2026 22:38

You're overthinking.

There are many people in the public eye with those initials. If anyone even makes the connection, it will be fleeting.

Marcipex · 10/09/2026 22:37

No don’t. Guess how I know

Thecomedyclub · 10/09/2026 22:36

Nope, 25 other letters to choose from. Make the B the middle name?

RikthePoet · 10/09/2026 22:36

Didn't do Boris Johnson any harm.

People thought he was a massive prick, but that's because he was a massive prick, not because of his initials.

MargotLovesTom · 10/09/2026 22:36

No.

TallSturdyGirls · 10/09/2026 22:35

Just don't

Moveoverdarlin · 10/09/2026 22:34

Not in a million years would I do this.