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W name with a W surname!

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 16:22

My surname begins with a W and there is a boys name I really love that starts with a W. I’ve tried saying it out loud so many times but the two Ws together just sound terrible, especially as W isn’t a very strong sound so it sound a bit... can’t really think of the right word, but do you know what I mean? A bit like a speech impediment 😂
Anyone think the double W might actually be ok? I just love the name so much I’m sad I can’t use it.

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WouldBeGood · 28/09/2020 17:20

I really like it. It’s unusual but not wanky too 😃

RWK29 · 28/09/2020 17:20

@bleachblondemom Wyatt Williams is a cool name OP 😎 I would go with it! DP and I both actually have names where first name and surname have the same initial. When we get married I will be taking his name but I won’t lie, I’ll be a bit gutted to lose my initials 🙈😂 I’ve always loved my initials lol. We also have a boys name picked out for our first baby due in a few weeks and it’s an MM name 😊

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 17:18

@Aquamarine1029 ah thank you :) it’s starting to sound better the more I see/hear it

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NataliaOsipova · 28/09/2020 17:14

It sounds like a double barrelled surname to me - my concern would be that he will forever be asked “yes, but what’s your first name?”. My mother had a friend with the opposite problem - she was called Margaret Rose (ie Miss Rose), and was forever asked what her surname was....

Aquamarine1029 · 28/09/2020 17:13

I really love Wyatt Williams! I think it sounds fabulous. Just pick a middle name with a different letter!

giantangryrooster · 28/09/2020 17:12

[quote bleachblondemom]@giantangryrooster are you my sister in law in disguise because she’s always trying to get me to pick daft initials for her amusement 😂[/quote]
Can't say I blame her Grin.

Yorkshiredolls · 28/09/2020 17:08

Hi OP Ive got a girl with an alliterative W name, Willow W..... noones ever batted an eyelid. We love her name. If you like it, go for it.

stepmotherofone · 28/09/2020 17:05

I like it!

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 17:05

@MikeUniformMike I think what pinkyboots might’ve meant is that it’s not like people will be going around saying hello Wyatt Williams, how’re you doing Wyatt Williams 😂 so not constantly saying the two names together

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 17:02

@ApocalypseNowt ooh thank you 😁 I’m so torn now between thinking it’s naff and thinking it’s cool

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ApocalypseNowt · 28/09/2020 17:01

I quite like Wyatt Williams. Sounds strong and for some reason literary. Smile

You may have found the exception that proves the rule!

MikeUniformMike · 28/09/2020 17:01

@pinkyboots1, most people are known as Firstname Surname. Always have been unless the first name was unusual.

VictoriaBun · 28/09/2020 16:59

I was at school with a William Williams and an Andrew Allan .

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 28/09/2020 16:59

I love an alliterative name... Makes a person more memorable, in my opinion!!

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 16:57

@pinkyboots1 yeah I suppose the rest of the name Wyatt is quite strong so it gives the name a bit more oomph before the next W comes

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 16:55

@giantangryrooster are you my sister in law in disguise because she’s always trying to get me to pick daft initials for her amusement 😂

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raddledoldmisanthropist · 28/09/2020 16:51

Wyatt Williams would make an excellent evil billionaire nemesis for Peter Parker.

I do think there is a small chance people may take the piss.

giantangryrooster · 28/09/2020 16:51

Wyatt Wintermere Williams?

pinkyboots1 · 28/09/2020 16:49

Think about how often he'll actually be called by his full name.. I think because it's got good strong syllables that it's ok.

giantangryrooster · 28/09/2020 16:49

Please give dc a W middle name, priceless initials Grin.

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 16:40

Gah OK then... I love the name Wyatt. And my surname is Williams.

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Aquamarine1029 · 28/09/2020 16:39

Just tell us the name and we will give our opinions.

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 16:38

@DrMadelineMaxwell it’s his parents that needed teaching a lesson

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 16:36

Stop it you’re all making me laugh and this is a serious issue 🤣

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bleachblondemom · 28/09/2020 16:36

@Dollywilde yeah exactly there’s some that work because they’re stronger sounds, like K or G. But not W sadly, sounds a bit... wishy washy (there’s another one lol 😆) Guess I’ll never get to use it 😔

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