Name changed because this is clearly pretty identifying.
DH and I are expecting a baby later in the year.
One of my favourite names for a boy has always been Evan, since I was in my early 20s.
I was married briefly to an awful Man with the surname Evans. I took his name as it was a vast improvement on my maiden name so I was Evans myself for about 8 years or so, before I married again.
Evan goes nicely with our surname and options for middle name, DH knows but doesn't have an issue with the similarity to my ex's / my old surname, but I worry that people who know my history would pick up on the connection and think it strange, or worse some kind of bizarre tribute?
We're really struggling to find a name we both love and this it feels like another one with a barrier to it, but I don't know if I've invented this barrier!
Thanks in advance!