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Friend named her girl Scarlett-June

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LittleMissMummaBear · 20/04/2019 15:16

My best friend just named her daughter Scarlett-June. I usually think hyphenated names are tacky (think Lily-May) and I've never ever liked them.
But unlike the other hyphenated tacky names out there, I think Scarlett-June is just gorgeous! It's so picturesque and beautiful. Scarlett is really spunky but then you had the -June on the end and you get a great name (I think).
So, my question (and my friend's) is are ALL hyphenated names tacky? Do you like the name Scarlett-June?
btw my friend asked me to make this thread, she's given the thumbs up, don't worry!
I'm interested to hear your thoughts! x

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MulderitsmeX · 20/04/2019 16:39

Ooh great name! I hadn't ever thought of the name June but it's gorgeous! Also i love gone with the wind so also love scarlett and would defo call a daughter Katie Scarlett if i had one.

MyNewBearTotoro · 20/04/2019 16:31

I don’t like Scarlett-June as it sounds clunky to me. I think hyphens are a bit tacky but even worse when they’re ‘adjective noun.’ Scarlett-June sounds like a description and not a name.

However none of it really matters if she’s going by SJ. Why even pick a name you think is beautiful if you’re just going to use initials. Essjay is not a beautiful name to me and initial names are undeniably tackier than hyphens.

youarenotkiddingme · 20/04/2019 16:29

Don't dislike hyphenated names at all myself.

Although it's April so Scarlett April (without hyphen) would have been a better choice imo.

Do love Scarlett as a name though.

staydazzling · 20/04/2019 16:28

I like Scarlett-June, it's different

grincheux · 20/04/2019 16:28

I really don't like Scarlett as a name hyphenated or not - it sounds itchy.

staydazzling · 20/04/2019 16:27

one of mine is called Saoirse-Rae, (Sersha - Ray) not everyones cup of tea couldnt give 2 hoots really

DonPablo · 20/04/2019 16:27

love

DonPablo · 20/04/2019 16:26

I live June, especially after THMT.

Witchofzog · 20/04/2019 16:25

Why do people on here have to resort to being so nasty? I bet you would not do this in real life.

Op - I like Scarlett. Not so keen on June but I imagine it possibly has a family connection for your friend which is lovely. People will always inevitably shorten any name regardless and Scarlett-June will decide which version of her name she likes when she is older

heatwave2019 · 20/04/2019 16:23

I'm not a fan, the names don't flow very well do they? Also don't like hyphenated names either.

ricepuddingme · 20/04/2019 16:19

Surely it's no ones business but the family who are actually naming the baby?

I don't get posting it on a public forum for people to criticise, especially when it's not your baby?

SleepingStandingUp · 20/04/2019 16:19

And going by SJ makes even less sense. It isn't a name, it's initials, and quite harsh ones. Small people's manes normally get softened when they're little

SleepingStandingUp · 20/04/2019 16:16

I don't think it's tacky but I don't get it. It's either shorted any way or its a mouthful for the rest of her life. There's a Summer-Louise at school, it's lovely - but it's two big names for one little girl!

TheGrey1houndSpeaks · 20/04/2019 16:14

It’s fairly dreadful, tbh

autumndreaming · 20/04/2019 16:13

I think all hyphenated names are tacky. I just don't understand why you would put it there, it's so much more classic and less of a hassle to just be Scarlett June.

statetrooperstacey · 20/04/2019 16:12

She asked ^^

NabooThatsWho · 20/04/2019 16:06

Tacky, sorry!whenever I hear someone shouting out a double barrelled name I just think 'twat'. Nobody needs two first names!

And nobody needs to be so nasty and judgemental, and yet.....here you are 🤷🏻‍♀️

RomanyQueen1 · 20/04/2019 16:06

I don't think they are tacky at all, unless they are stupid made up names and then I'd say pretentious rather than tacky.

Twisique · 20/04/2019 16:06

It sounds like a description, Blue John, Red Len, Scarlett June.

PutyourtoponTrevor · 20/04/2019 16:06

Not a fan and how can a name be picturesque? I guess mum isn't that keen either if she's going to go by SJ.

BelulahBlanca · 20/04/2019 16:05

So it’s tacky if other people do it but not your friend?

redstapler · 20/04/2019 16:04

hideous. but if your friend is happy then fine, the girl will no doubt drop a large chunk of the name and go by a nickname.

Littlechocola · 20/04/2019 16:03
Biscuit
Figgygal · 20/04/2019 16:03

I don't like hyphenated names generally

Scarlett is quite a long name to combine with something else i would expect most people will shorten it

Luaa · 20/04/2019 16:02

I like Scarlet June but not Scarlet-June.

Absolutely no need to hyphenate it.