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Max alliteration

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Wombat222 · 21/01/2023 19:16

I’m going in circles and returning here over and over again. I also sort of asked this a couple of months ago - sorry, didn’t quite get clarity.

Max Marshall - yes or no?

Feel free to give one word answers - I realise the alliteration is either loved or hated! I’m going to tot up the votes because I just cannot decide.

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Microwaveexpert · 24/01/2023 07:01

Yes I honestly did! It makes me think of an undercover superhero, which is a good thing I think!

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Wombat222 · 24/01/2023 06:48

Microwaveexpert · 23/01/2023 19:12

I know a max alliterative surname and I love it!

Thanks! But do you think “woah, awesome” when you hear it?! I don’t want anything too bold!

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Allegra82 · 23/01/2023 22:46

Not at all. Everyone has loved the name. But most importantly my husband and I do.

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Wombat222 · 23/01/2023 22:44

Allegra82 · 23/01/2023 22:43

I’m a yes.
I also have a Max M
Plus I’m also an MM

Oh great! Did you get any strong reactions to the Max M?

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Allegra82 · 23/01/2023 22:43

I’m a yes.
I also have a Max M
Plus I’m also an MM

everythingsapickle · 23/01/2023 22:38

@Wombat222 Yes 😂 Apologies phone battery died! Was going to say that it also sounds like MacSmarshall to me - but I’m definitely in the minority on this thread and I probably have a terrible accent... Love the name Max so go for it!

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Wombat222 · 23/01/2023 22:33

ThomasinaLivesHere · 23/01/2023 19:05

Is Marshall the surname or middle name?

It’s a yes from me either way but just curious

surname!

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Wombat222 · 23/01/2023 22:31

everythingsapickle · 23/01/2023 21:06

Hmm I think I agree with

Agree with the poster above you?

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Wombat222 · 23/01/2023 22:31

DuchessOfSausage · 23/01/2023 17:50

@ZoyaTheDestroyer , Matins and Martins sound the same when we say it. It's regional.

Oh interesting! I’m NW myself and haven’t heard this but gd to know

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everythingsapickle · 23/01/2023 21:06

Hmm I think I agree with

Pinkdafodils · 23/01/2023 20:48

The ending of Max runs into the M of Marshall - Mac Smarahall.

This happens less with names ending in consonants for example Reuben Marshall

hiredandsqueak · 23/01/2023 20:16

Because it sounds clunky. Dsis has a son with an alliterative name as his Dad does and his Grandfather and none of them flow even though they all have different first names.

ShesThunderstorms · 23/01/2023 20:10

hiredandsqueak · 23/01/2023 19:40

Max has always been a name I've loved but couldn't use because because of he M surname so for me it's a no.

But why couldn't you use it with an M surname? Genuinely curious! One of my kids has the same initial in their first and surname, and a few friends and friends kids do too. I've never heard this being a thing that you shouldn't do!

hiredandsqueak · 23/01/2023 19:40

Max has always been a name I've loved but couldn't use because because of he M surname so for me it's a no.

DuchessOfSausage · 23/01/2023 19:37

I can't think of anyone famous with my accent. I don't particularly think I have one but am told I do. Max Marshall sounds a bit of a tongue twister and sounds like MacSmarshall.

If OP likes it then don't let me put her off. I know a few Mark Mc[surname]s but despite Mark and Mac sounding very similar - in my accent - I generally like the names.

Helpnoname · 23/01/2023 19:24

Max Marshall is a great name! Do it!

SignOnTheWindow · 23/01/2023 19:16

Cool name. Do it!

CodewordRochambeau · 23/01/2023 19:13

DuchessOfSausage · 23/01/2023 17:50

@ZoyaTheDestroyer , Matins and Martins sound the same when we say it. It's regional.

I am NW born and bred and really struggling to hear this! Can you give me an example of someone famous with the same accent, please? I am driving myself mad!

Great name combo, OP.

Microwaveexpert · 23/01/2023 19:12

I know a max alliterative surname and I love it!

oviraptor21 · 23/01/2023 19:08

I'm a no.
The x ending going on to the M surname is a bit of a mouthful.

ThomasinaLivesHere · 23/01/2023 19:05

Is Marshall the surname or middle name?

It’s a yes from me either way but just curious

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 23/01/2023 18:34

And like I said, I’m taking your word for it Smile

DuchessOfSausage · 23/01/2023 18:16

@ZoyaTheDestroyer , but Liverpool and Manchester is not all of the NW.
They won't sound the same in many accents but they sound similar in mine.

ShesThunderstorms · 23/01/2023 18:00

Absolutely yes. Why would it be a no? I don't understand!

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 23/01/2023 17:54

I’ll take your word for it. I grew up in Liverpool and spend a lot of time in Manchester and Bury so I’m more familiar than most with the accents and dialects of NW England but that’s a new one on me.