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Does it matter if initials spell out a word?

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iWILLdothis · 26/07/2011 13:05

Only have one first name that we both like. Want middle name to be from the family. Only one that sounds right leaves the 3 initials spelling out a word. Does that matter?

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iWILLdothis · 26/07/2011 13:49

SV, that would solve the problem, but cause confusion on forms etc. so not keen on doing that.
GL.... you have a point there.

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GwendolineMaryLacey · 26/07/2011 13:46

How many times do you use all three initials? I never ever use mine. It's either first and last or first two and surname.

G. M. Lacey or G.L. I would never sign anything G.M.L.

SenoritaViva · 26/07/2011 13:43

He doesn't have to have your DH's first name, he can be called by his middle name.

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iWILLdothis · 26/07/2011 13:31

RBA is not an option, as that would mean he shared DH's name, and I don't like the whole X Snr and X Jnr thing in a family.

The other option is BJA..... which I think is ok, but DH says reminds him of "blow-job" Confused....
....so if the choice was BRA or BJA, which would you choose?

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Debs75 · 26/07/2011 13:28

That is unfortunate.
Ds's spell B,J so glad he has 2 middle names
dd2's are R,I,C
my friends dd is L.E,A,H

I think you may have to fild some alternatives

SenoritaViva · 26/07/2011 13:22

No, that is not OK! RBA would be better. I'm called by my middle name. Otherwise insert a further name.

fruitshootsandheaves · 26/07/2011 13:20

I reckon that will hold up ok Grin

EdithWeston · 26/07/2011 13:19

I think it would be unfortunate - could you swop the names round but call him by the B name anyhow?

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iWILLdothis · 26/07/2011 13:18

erm... the initials would be BRA.....and it's a boy! ???????

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WiiUnfit · 26/07/2011 13:15

It depends on the word I guess. DP is a 'CAB', FIL is a 'RIB', Cousin is a 'LAR', it doesn't seem to bother / hinder any of them but obviously anything like 'HOG', 'ASS', 'FAG' .etc would!