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Compatible with our surname?

34 replies

ImaginaryHat · 11/06/2013 11:28

Hi. Hubby and I are currently ttc dc1 and conversation has inevitably turned to baby names.

Our surname is one of the most common around: Lee.

This obviously rules out any names which end with a 'lee' sound, Holly, Julie, Harley etc (plus a load of others, including anything ending in -bel, l, and anything which when combined with surname sounds like another word e.g. Mary).

My question is, do you think we also need to rule out names ending in an 'e' sound. Names like Zachary, Ivy, Harry? They're slightly are slightly ryhmey but do you think too much so to use?

Were already having to rule out a lot of names so don't want to discount another group if were just being stupid! Would love to get some opinions! Thanks

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MortifiedAdams · 11/06/2013 13:16

Beatrice could also be Trixie.
Matt, Matty. Tbf the times when you get called your NN, does anyone then put your surname on the end? no. Surnames are tagged onto full names.

bananaramma · 11/06/2013 13:10

But Beatrice might become Bea Lee Grin!

Zak lee isn't great, nor is Matt Lee or Tom Lee imo - it sounds like Matly or Tomly...

pinkyredrose · 11/06/2013 13:03

Zak Lee Grin

MiaowTheCat · 11/06/2013 12:58

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MortifiedAdams · 11/06/2013 12:55

oops missed Bananaramas Florence!

MortifiedAdams · 11/06/2013 12:55

Go for a longer name which you can shortern as a nn. Zachary is great!

also
Alexander
Thomas
Matthew
Ferguson (Gus)

girls
Florence
Beatrice
Jemima

ImaginaryHat · 11/06/2013 12:50

Thanks, its great to get some feedback. I think you're right about the shorter names, glad to hear you think Zachary sounds fine though as I love it! Also its a good idea for us to think about names that don't get shortened, dh's does and I do agree it sounds a bit odd when said in conjunction with surname. Great name suggestions bananarama!

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bananaramma · 11/06/2013 12:27

I would avoid -y or -ee ending names. Names like Mary Lee or Harry Lee just don't sound great imo. Personally I would choose a 2 syllable name that doesn't inevitably get shortened (we have a short surname too). I would choose something like

Reuben Lee
Quentin Lee
Florence Lee
Merryn Lee

PeterParkerSays · 11/06/2013 12:06

I think you'd be ok with 3 syllable "ley" names, but not shorter. Of your list, Zachary Lee sounds fine to me, Ivy or Harry Lee, more of a mouthful.