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Zachary with our surname...

33 replies

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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Icklepup · 11/09/2018 08:40

No

dancingbee · 11/09/2018 08:23

Pretty much as I thought... Before getting pregnant I didn't realise how many nice boys names have 'c' and 'k' sounds in them! It's only since I've started trying to form a list and say them out loud that I'm having to cross so many out 🙈

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NonaGrey · 11/09/2018 08:14

I think that Zachary is a great name but if your surname is Hunt then its really not a good idea.

I know a Michael Hunt. No one comments to his face, but still...

dancingbee · 11/09/2018 08:12

Hahha @SoupDragon. Yes Isaac is definitely not an option.

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Wolfiefan · 11/09/2018 08:10

Zac Hunt could cause an issue.
Not saying that's your surname but pointing out what happens when you shorten the first name. I wouldn't.

notheretoargue · 11/09/2018 08:09

If your surname is hunt, then no. The child will be called zac, whether or not you shorten his name yourselves.

Lancelottie · 11/09/2018 08:09

Zack Hunt? Don’t do it to him.

SoupDragon · 11/09/2018 08:09

I’m assuming it’s a surname you wouldn’t use Isaac with.

I think Zachary is OK but he is likely to end up as a Zac which probably isn’t.

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