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Initials FGM?

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AnnieApple123 · 13/12/2022 10:00

This has to be a no, right?

Such a shame as the names would be family names and would go so well together.

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MerryChristmasToYou · 13/12/2022 11:11

Don't add a filler middle name.

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AnnieApple123 · 13/12/2022 10:36

bibbiddybobbidyboo · 13/12/2022 10:33

They aren't going to be known as FGM in their adult life just FM. Although most people know the term it wouldn't be the first thing to jump out at me with those initials, no id say mostly women would associate those initials with it and not men. I think initials have to be very careful with spelling out actual words like ASS.

I think you're over-thinking it. MN is not representative of the general population with a wider age range and demographic.

Yes I have had these thoughts too.

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bibbiddybobbidyboo · 13/12/2022 10:33

They aren't going to be known as FGM in their adult life just FM. Although most people know the term it wouldn't be the first thing to jump out at me with those initials, no id say mostly women would associate those initials with it and not men. I think initials have to be very careful with spelling out actual words like ASS.

I think you're over-thinking it. MN is not representative of the general population with a wider age range and demographic.

caringcarer · 13/12/2022 10:28

It's a no. Switch first and second names around or choose a different second name. I say this as a person whose initials are WC.

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AnnieApple123 · 13/12/2022 10:13

Gender currently unknown however.

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AnnieApple123 · 13/12/2022 10:13

ladygindiva · 13/12/2022 10:11

Throw another middle name in, something short like Lee, Rose, Mia, Paul - sorry not sure if it's for a DD or DS!

For a DS. Sorry should have said.

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AnnieApple123 · 13/12/2022 10:12

Thank you. Yes, adding another middle name may be the answer. DS1 only has one middle name but we have two lined-up for if this one is a girl so could do the same for a boy.

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ladygindiva · 13/12/2022 10:11

Throw another middle name in, something short like Lee, Rose, Mia, Paul - sorry not sure if it's for a DD or DS!

SpinningFloppa · 13/12/2022 10:11

I wouldn’t

MassiveSalad22 · 13/12/2022 10:10

Yeah you can’t do it. Swap around or add in another!

Balaya · 13/12/2022 10:07

Add another middle name?

EmpressaurusOfWitchesBackFromTheDead · 13/12/2022 10:06

Can you make it GFM?

SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 13/12/2022 10:05

Nope

BigGapMum · 13/12/2022 10:05

That's got to be a no, I'm afraid. Your DC would be saddled with that and it wouldn't be fair on them.

Unsureofitall · 13/12/2022 10:04

Definitely no from me