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Swapping first & middle name

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Newmummy15 · 14/02/2016 09:14

Hi ladies, I've posted before but seem to be back in the same dilemma, would you find it strange swapping a 10 week olds middle name and first name round? It's not like completely giving Different name although probably is too outsiders as they take no notice of middle names. I don't know if I have the courage to do it but keep going back to the idea as its bothering me. Please be honest and say if you thought you would think it's a bit odd. I know I shouldn't care about others bla bla bla

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Sallyhasleftthebuilding · 14/02/2016 09:45

You and your baby have to live with this choice - I know a few people who sign their name

A.Daisy Smith no different to Angela.D.Smith - change it

gBean · 14/02/2016 09:36

I wouldn't think it weird. I'd just assume after living with the name for a 10 weeks you'd decided you prefer the other name. It'll be fine. Don't worry about this

originalmavis · 14/02/2016 09:30

Not in Scotland!

Newmummy15 · 14/02/2016 09:28

I know it's my choice it's just to get a general idea if people would think weird... Poor kid...?!?!

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gBean · 14/02/2016 09:26

Do it. Your baby. Your choice.

Newmummy15 · 14/02/2016 09:26

Is that Yeah that it would be strange NuggetofPurestGreen

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MyBigFatGreekYoghurt · 14/02/2016 09:25

I wouldn't think it strange not at this age.

originalmavis · 14/02/2016 09:25

In our family there are a few people who use their middle name.

I didn't even know that my granddad used his middle name until about 20 years after he died and my granny had dementia. I did think that she was getting daft when she started calling him by another name. I only realised when mum died and I found a stack of birth, death and wedding certificates.

NuggetofPurestGreen · 14/02/2016 09:24

Yeah that might make it easier.

Newmummy15 · 14/02/2016 09:22

I would be re registering it though?!

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NuggetofPurestGreen · 14/02/2016 09:21

No I know several people who have done this and just use the names the other way round - i.e just started calling the kids the middle name and now the kids (as adults) use them like that.

allegretto · 14/02/2016 09:16

I would think it strange for about 5 minutes and then not give it another thought.

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