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How far can you go with middle names?

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BananaHammocks · 18/02/2013 22:34

When people ask for opinions on names that others consider too 'out there' I've noticed people often suggest using it as a middle name, so was wondering what names would you consider or have used as middles names that you wouldn't use as a first name? Do middle names not count in the 'high court judge test'? Just asking because I quite like Bluebell as a middle name, but will probably wimp out and go with a family name!

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BananaHammocks · 18/02/2013 22:57

Queenie68 - Yay another Bluebell fan!

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Queenie68 · 18/02/2013 22:55

Bluebell is our chosen middle name for DC5 if we get a girl....

Not sure if I'd be brave enough to give it as a first name :)

WhispersOfWickedness · 18/02/2013 22:48

Both mine have middle names that I wouldn't have considered as first names, not because they are 'out there', but because they are old fashioned as they honour older people in our families Smile I just don't think middle names crop up in conversation that often nowadays, most of my close friends would probably struggle to remember mine!

doublecakeplease · 18/02/2013 22:41

I have a very unusual middle name. Possibly made up by my Mum but she swears that a friend of friend knew someone with the name... Got teased a little at school but nothing major. Always had to explain pronunciation to new teachers as middle names appear on the register.