Why are boys names so difficult with our surname?

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Gallante · 26/07/2022 02:01

Our surname is Valentine and really struggling for a boy’s name due to initials.

I want to avoid names beginning: B, C, D, H, I, N, T

So far on list but we can’t agree on any 100%:
Alexander
Arlo
Kai
Rowan
Zachary

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MissedItByThisMuch · 26/07/2022 02:45

I think you’re way overthinking the initials thing, but Alexander Valentine is nice. I think pretty much any name goes well with Valentine. Not sure what to suggest - that’s a pretty eclectic list! Agree with pp that James goes well too.

DGay · 26/07/2022 02:44

Crunchygrass · 26/07/2022 02:06

I think Alexander Valentine is a beautiful name.

I like Alexander too

larkstar · 26/07/2022 02:38

When you say you are struggling why exclude so many names without giving a good reason - it doesn't make sense? Fair enough if your surname is Hole and you want to avoid first names beginning with A.

Penfelyn · 26/07/2022 02:37

I frankly couldn't be arsed to care so much about initials. Stick a middle name in there if you're concerned. Even if his initials were DV so what ? Do you think most people really would associate these random letters with domestic violence ?

I don't say this to be harsh, I just mean you're making your own life harder than it needs to be. I'd understand avoiding initials like BJ or SS but at the end of the day every single letter combination can probably be an acronym for something.

For what it's worth initials didn't hurt Johnson's political career.

Pricklesinperil · 26/07/2022 02:24

Scott Valentine
Robert Valentine
James Valentine
Edward Valentine

Personally, I think a J as the middle initial works well with your surname- e.g Scott J Valentine or Robert J Valentine

ZandathePanda · 26/07/2022 02:19

James or Joseph goes nicely.
I would be tempted to go for Xavier and have XV as initials.

weathervane1 · 26/07/2022 02:08

Anthony?

Crunchygrass · 26/07/2022 02:06

I think Alexander Valentine is a beautiful name.

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