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Would the initials VD be wrong

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Neverdonethisbefore · 30/07/2013 13:01

Or is that an old term for STI. I don't want a child to be lumbered with embarrassing initials.

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Ihatepeas · 31/07/2013 09:20

I'm 31 and honestly don't think it's a problem.. Have never heard a Sti refered to as vd (apart from in Friends) However on reading all the other replies here I may of lead a sheltered existence! Grin

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 31/07/2013 08:13

I asked DS (20) about this and he looked blank. STI he said would be a different matter. Maybe it is a generational thing?!

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Neverdonethisbefore · 31/07/2013 08:04

Don't panic everyone, I've decided against inflicting these initials on new baby. Back the the name drawing board again.

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Sanjifair · 31/07/2013 07:09

DON'T DO IT.

I grew up with the initials VAD but of course the middle one got left out very often. Lots of piss taking, even as an adult. I was glad to get married and drop the initials.

There are so many nice names in the world, why lumber you child with initials that will potentially lead to life long mickey taking?

Onyabike · 31/07/2013 06:41

Re the above poster's reference to Victoria Derbyshire, I have just done a quick search al a google and there are actually rather a few snide references on there relating to her and her unfortunate initials. Same goes for Val Doonigan: "....can't believe his mum gave him VD", "....you can't beat a bit of VD", ".....VD is nothing to clap about" to quote a few.

Additionaly, at my DDs school, they have to have their first and last initial sewn onto the front of their sports kit. I certainly wouldn't want any of my DDs running about during sports fixtures/sports day, with VD emblazoned across their chests!

I would definitely say DON'T DO IT!

Anjou · 31/07/2013 02:51

I've been trying to think of famous people who have the initials VD. Other than Vin Diesel, I can only think of Vera Duckworth, Vera Drake & Val Doonican (sorry - cant think of anyone more recent!). Has anyone ever thought "Blimey that's unfortunate" about their names/initials? I haven't, but again I may be in a minority.

GibberTheMonkey · 31/07/2013 00:37

I was going to mention Victoria Derbyshire
And vin diesel
I've never thought oh she's/hes VD

Sinkingfeeling · 31/07/2013 00:35

VD were also my sister's initials before she got married. Not sure that she's ever forgiven my Mum for lumbering her with them, to be honest.

AdoraBell · 31/07/2013 00:32

I wouldn't do it, either to a DC or to myself via marriage.

5madthings · 31/07/2013 00:24

Well it hsdmt been a problem for Victoria Derbyshire (sp) the radio presenter. I wouldn't think it would be an issue.

mirry2 · 31/07/2013 00:18

Best not.

GW297 · 31/07/2013 00:13

Very wrong, please don't do that to a child!

Anjou · 31/07/2013 00:04

People of a certain age know what VD is but, as another poster said, it'll be completely passé within a few years.

I'm sure Wiki et al list the correct meaning of VD, but is a kid really going to look it up to check if its something they can make a joke out of if they've never heard of the abbreviation VD? No.

I never use just the initials of my first & last name, I always include my middle initial too. I've always assumed most people do, but maybe I'm in the minority? I don't see it being a problem (except for people over 25) as long as there's a middle name to make it V?D.

Congrats by the way! Smile

StayAwayFromTheEdge · 30/07/2013 22:37

Yes - The wife of a local footballer as VD embroidered on to her car headrests, I snigger every time I see it.

sourcreamandchives · 30/07/2013 22:26

I'm 33 & had the initials VD until I married 5 years ago. Even had them embroidered on front of games kit (with middle initial too). I knew what VD was, but most of my friends didn't - I used to tell them myself & laugh.

No one ever bullied me/made fun of me. OK, it wasn't ideal but it honestly didn't affect me negatively.

fedupwithdeployment · 30/07/2013 22:21

A girl I was at school with had those initials and she changed her name legally when she was about 11. Became known by her middle name.

Don't do it!

miffybun73 · 30/07/2013 22:13

Very very wrong I'm afraid.

QuietNinjaTardis · 30/07/2013 21:57

I had these initials until I got married. Only one girl at school really took the piss and I've had a few sniggers here and there but never anything too bad. Am 31 now. Am still a bit Hmm at my mum for not thinking about it. Can you give a middle name so there's an extra initial to use if needed?

Tickledyellow · 30/07/2013 21:30

Haaaaaaa haaaaaaa! Lol! This is a joke right?!!!!

Writerwannabe83 · 30/07/2013 21:09

Initials are a huge factor when deciding baby names Smile

Please don't inflict VD on your child.... Smile

StarWanderer · 30/07/2013 20:57

Our little ones initials would have been CJD (as in mad cow disease!) and I'm so glad someone talked me out of it!!

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 30/07/2013 13:36

I wouldn't, sorry.

Onyabike · 30/07/2013 13:29

I'm not saying I rate wiki either, but it is used by A LOT of people! It's like suggesting that, because you don't rate what's in the Daily Mail, nobody reads it!

mignonette · 30/07/2013 13:22

Wasn't the Beckhams accessories range called VBD once?

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