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Would this seriously put you off? Initials

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ladymia · 19/11/2012 16:50

Initials BJ!

We like a name, problem it starts with B and our surname is J. DH is concerned about this but I think how often do people actually get referred to by their initials?!

It's the only name we both like and we haven't for weeks been able to find one to replace it.

Thoughts?

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ladymia · 19/11/2012 17:40

I dare not say it is not in the top 10 and it's a "surname as a name" so not really MN friendly! haha no it was Blake

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GoldPlatedNineDoors · 19/11/2012 17:35

I wouldnt do it.

Whats the name?

Cahooots · 19/11/2012 17:33

It would probably put me off, sorry. Sad

RubberNeckerNicker · 19/11/2012 17:17

I have worked in jobs where initials were used and written frequently, I would say that BJ would stand out in those circumstances.

I counseled my sister against giving her son the initials BJT, but she ignored me made her own decision Smile

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ladymia · 19/11/2012 17:05

This is what i said at first DuelingFanjo ... I am having a moment of doubt I think!

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DuelingFanjo · 19/11/2012 17:04

my son't initials are BJM - apparently I have scarred him for life.
Personally I think if people are that childish then sod them. If you like the name then use it.

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ladymia · 19/11/2012 16:59

No I do not like the idea of middle names as they never get used so they seem a bit redundant to me.

I am starting to be put off the name too now because of it.

Back to the drawing board I think

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Wishfulmakeupping · 19/11/2012 16:57

Yeah it would put me off sorry we ditched the middle name Belle as our baby's initials would have been GBH Good jOb my mum noticed that

PropositionJoe · 19/11/2012 16:56

Thoughts? Wouldn't fancy it as a teenager. Add a middle initial, then no one will notice.

Mama1980 · 19/11/2012 16:53

Wouldn't put me off, you can always add a middle initial?