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double barrel surname

26 replies

Spuddybean · 21/01/2012 21:59

i'm sure this has been done but i just wanted some sage words re double barreling DP's and my surname. We are expecting a baby and both are adamant our surnames are passed on.

I'm not keen on double barrels but it seems the only option. Also it also affects our first name and middle name choices.

We only seem to like long greek 1st names, so with a double barrel surname it is already sounding pretentious, moi?

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veryconfusedatthemoment · 21/01/2012 22:18

When we got married I always kept my very unusual surname (professionally known, couldnt be arsed with all the paperwork to change). My DS now has his 1st name, 2nd name, my name as a third or family name and then his surname is my (ex) husbands. I was not keen on double barrelled - poor kid would have been there all day spelling out.