Does Theodore work with surname Bell?

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Babybell7 · 27/04/2017 11:20

My due date is next week and this little boy still hasn't got a name!

Our surname is Bell.
My DH and I love the name Theodore and we were almost dead set on naming our boy this, but my DH noticed if you run the names together too quickly it sounds like 'doorbell'. I didn't notice, but he's worrying.
The only other names we can agree on are Alexander and Henry, but they don't feel quite as special to me as we have called the bump Theodore/Teddy since 20 weeks.

Is this an issue? Do you hear "doorbell" when saying the name out loud? Or are we better off with Alexander or Henry with the surname Bell and which do you prefer and why?

Thank you!

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Gobbolinothewitchscat · 27/04/2017 11:41

But about Edward which could also be Teddy but Ed later on or Ted

Door Bell is absolutely not on. Theo might work though

CryingShame · 27/04/2017 11:39

If you call him Theodore and shorten it to Teddy, it's less on an issue. Teddy Bell sounds sweet, but not sure how a 17 year old would feel about it.

What was your maiden name? Give him a hyphenated surname.

beekeeper17 · 27/04/2017 11:38

Now that you've noticed it you'll always be thinking about it! I think it's fine if he'll always get called Theo, but you may not want to shorten it. I wouldn't go for Alexander bell as it sounds like you've named him after the famous Alexander bell! I think Henry bell is lovely.

Thecomfortador · 27/04/2017 11:29

Yep picked up the door bell thing straight away. Theo is nice though.

What about Alexander Graham? (sorry).

Pansiesandredrosesandmarigolds · 27/04/2017 11:21

Theodosius?

TrollTheRespawnJeremy · 27/04/2017 11:21

Can he not be Theo instead? I picked up doorbell right away

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