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Zachary with our surname...

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dancingbee · 11/09/2018 08:06

Dh and I like the name Zachary, but I am worried about having a harsh 'c' or 'k' sound anywhere near our surname (replace the first letter of our surname with a 'c' and you get a very rude four letter word).

Dh says the swear word doesn't naturally occur unless forced but I'm unsure. What do you think?

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tried20names · 12/09/2018 11:58

I have an Aidan and Finn. I prefer the Aidan spelling but he often gets Aiden in cards from family and friends and even on letters from his school. Still glad I went with the traditional spelling though

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dancingbee · 12/09/2018 11:46

Ha probably!

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SoupDragon · 12/09/2018 10:43

Which one do you think people would most commonly write?

Whichever is the wrong one!

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dancingbee · 12/09/2018 10:35

I've never watched Grey's anatomy so good to know!
Yes I wasn't sure between Aiden and Aidan. I seem to revert to the Aiden spelling but have looked it up and Aidan seems to be the more traditional/ original way of spelling. I've grown up having to say "with a 'y' not 'ie'" when giving my name, so don't know if it'll be annoying for them to have to say "'an' not 'en'". Which one do you think people would most commonly write?

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Quangot · 12/09/2018 10:25

Yes, I prefer the Aidan spelling too.

SoupDragon · 12/09/2018 07:36

Aidan is better.

Quangot · 12/09/2018 07:27

Aiden and Samuel are both lovely names.

SgtFredColon · 12/09/2018 02:43

Owen hunt is a main character in Grey’s Anatomy. Probably doesn’t matter but just so you know!

ReginaPhalange89 · 12/09/2018 01:54

I really like Samuel , Aiden is nice too

Icklepup · 11/09/2018 20:08

I like Samuel

NonaGrey · 11/09/2018 20:00

Those names are all really good choices OP I particularly like Samuel and Aiden.

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dancingbee · 11/09/2018 19:58

It's ok. I'm aware it was likely to be a no but wanted to get a consensus and will tell dh it is definitely off the list, along with any other names that have a c or k in them! And don't worry, I'm fully aware that Isaac and Mike are definitely not options 😂.

Other names I like are Owen, Samuel, Aiden and Finley. So hopefully one of those will be an option.

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NonaGrey · 11/09/2018 17:08

Unfortunately there are just idiots out there who will probably make a deal out of whatever you name your child.

Sessy it’s not about that. It’s not about being mean to the OP.

She asked the question because she was worried whether it was an obvious connection. Most people have said “yes”.

Children get teased about all sorts of things. It’s risky to provide any more ammunition than necessary.

One way round it OP might be to hyphenate if your name lent itself to that.

Zac McKenzie-Hunt (for example) isn’t such a target.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 11/09/2018 16:43

Definitely don't call him Isaac.

Or Michael (unless you enforce the NN Mickey instead of Mike)

Lancelottie · 11/09/2018 16:25

How about Toby or Barnaby? Not a C in sight.

Pinkgeorge · 11/09/2018 16:23

Isaac I mean !!

Lancelottie · 11/09/2018 16:23

Sessy, I assume you aren't serious.
It would only take one teacher to look up from the register and say 'Who's Zack Hunt?' for there to be riots.

Pinkgeorge · 11/09/2018 16:22

Just don’t call him Issac

NataliaOsipova · 11/09/2018 16:19

Agree - Zach Hunt is a no no!

Choccyhobnob · 11/09/2018 16:16

Nope, I don't think so. When I was pregnant my friend was also expecting and she had the same surname as you. My favourite boys name was Zachary and I thought at the time at least I don't have to worry about her using it!!

ConsiderHerWaysAndOthers · 11/09/2018 15:51

No I don’t think you can use it Sad

Sessy19 · 11/09/2018 15:48

I don’t see why not, if you love the name.

Unfortunately there are just idiots out there who will probably make a deal out of whatever you name your child. They are the true c*s.

Quangot · 11/09/2018 14:49

It's a no from me too.

What other names do you like?

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 11/09/2018 14:27

No way.

Cbeebiesrehab · 11/09/2018 08:55

Oh dear, it’s a shame but you really can’t.

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