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Original poster

White-Knight/Knight-White... We can't, can we?

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duvetttpol · 02/02/2017 17:12

DP's and I's first baby together. WWYD WRT the surname?

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BikeRunSki · 08/02/2017 07:40

I know Wright-Pratts and Green-Grays. You can double barrel anything!

playmobilpeacock · 08/02/2017 07:38

I think White Knight is a brilliant name.

KlingybunFistelvase · 08/02/2017 07:35

But anyway it's sort of irrelevant as OP has said she doesn't really want a portmanteau.

KlingybunFistelvase · 08/02/2017 07:34

I had to google the ghost connection to Wight. I only associate it with the Isle of Wight. And anyway, Spectre is a surname, like Harvey Spector from Suits. I didn't bat an eyelid when I heard that.

MouseClogs · 08/02/2017 04:35

It's used as a term of abuse fairly widely, so I think best avoided. Shame, because it doesn't sound bad, but yeah..: an insult adored by misogynists the world over these days.

reuset · 08/02/2017 00:55

He could use your surname if you feel so strongly. Ask, and discuss it with your partner.

reuset · 08/02/2017 00:51

Grin You can do whatever you want, obviously, but I really think you should be looking at an alternative. It made me laugh, though. It would sound terribly naff.

Isn't it also some well known, budget brand of large electrical goods, White Knight. Why yes it is www.whiteknightrange.co.uk/

Yes, wight is a ghost as pp has said

eyespydreams · 07/02/2017 21:09

I love white knight and totally get that you want to keep your name involved. Depends where you are in the country (i.e. North London: go for your life but only if the first name is eg hepzibah or Achilles)

MakeItStopNeville · 02/02/2017 19:02

I quite like White-Knight!

Kelsey28 · 02/02/2017 19:01

I'm just using his name because our surnames end with er and it just doesn't sound good and overall I think his name is a bit nicer than mine

KlingybunFistelvase · 02/02/2017 19:00

Thinking about it objectively though, I actually reckon I'd think it was a cool surname if I met anyone called White-Knight.

Maybe you should just do it op.

merrymouse · 02/02/2017 18:51

Use one as a middle name.

BenefitsQuestions · 02/02/2017 18:50

I think give your surname but have your DPS name as a middle name.

ErrolTheDragon · 02/02/2017 18:50

What does your DP think? If he likes his name too, maybe you'll have to toss for it.

Somerville · 02/02/2017 18:46

I'd rather call my child White-knight than not share a surname with them. And I think it's quite cool, actually.

SandrasAnnoyingFriend · 02/02/2017 18:46

Just do it. I have a friend who double barrels her Green with her husband's Pepper. Why not?

EduCated · 02/02/2017 18:45

Or DP's mums maiden name and OP's name?

Unfortunately it is the sort of combination that will bring a lifetime of comments!

KlingybunFistelvase · 02/02/2017 18:42

How about your mum's maiden name (if it's different to yours) double barrelled with your dps?

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duvetttpol · 02/02/2017 18:39

Why would you just use his name?

I like my surname lmao and really want to keep it.

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ExpectoPatronummmm · 02/02/2017 18:38

Double barrel surnames are ridiculous and un needed.
I'm not married and my kids have taken my OHs surname. Doesn't mean anything that my surname wasn't used.

sm40 · 02/02/2017 18:37

Our old tumble dryer was by a company called white night! I immediately thought of that!

Bluntness100 · 02/02/2017 18:33

No, don't do it, it's like calling your child Burger King.

Kelsey28 · 02/02/2017 18:23

I would just use his name.

DesolateWaist · 02/02/2017 18:13

Oh come on. Guinevere White Knight.
She would be so damn cool.

Isadora2007 · 02/02/2017 17:51

Awwww. Kind of cute. A wee baby white knight. Loving the idea of going with a Camelot theme...