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thoughts on all “s” names?

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maiyaa · 29/06/2026 07:01

I loooove name alliterations, our last name is Stock. I like Soren, Sawyer, Scottie for boys & Sienna, Sally, Sylvie, Susie, Sunny for girls. Is having all names starting with S overkill? I like individual name alliterations but I don’t know if I like all the sibling names starting with the same letter. I’m struggling with our last name because it’s so harsh & I love sweet, gentle names. Idk, open to new names, I just don’t like a name ending in s or one syllable like james stock.

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Cheersminesalargeone · 08/07/2026 02:57

Consider Scottie for a girl

ShetlandishMum · 08/07/2026 02:52

I would avoid SS.

LlynTegid · 07/07/2026 21:44

StationJack · 30/06/2026 21:09

Why am I thinking of Violet Elizabeth Bott?

I hope you didn't scream and scream.

maiyaa · 07/07/2026 21:42

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pinkstripeycat · 02/07/2026 09:02

Sunny Stock is read as sunny socks

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 30/06/2026 22:19

Xmasallergies · 29/06/2026 22:08

I like them except Scottie Stock is tricky to say…a bit like a tongue twister!

Agree, but maybe it works better if both names begin with St
Stephen Stock
Stuart Stock
Stacey Stock
Stella Stock

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/06/2026 22:18

FTMJul26 · 29/06/2026 22:34

Can someone please explain the issue with SS initials?

The SS

StationJack · 30/06/2026 22:17

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/06/2026 22:16

I have the same first initial/surname as DBro, and first initial, middle initial and surname as DH and DD. Post has never been a problem!!

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I wonder if your DD feels the same.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/06/2026 22:16

lemoncurdcupcake · 29/06/2026 11:38

We were warned off having alliterative first/surnames but went with it. DS thinks it makes him a super hero, like Peter Parker or Bruce Banner.

I hear multiple people in the house having the initials can get confusing when they start to get mail.

I have the same first initial/surname as DBro, and first initial, middle initial and surname as DH and DD. Post has never been a problem!!

StationJack · 30/06/2026 21:51

Laughing goes well with the surname @maiyaa

LesSanglotsLonguesDesViolonsDAutomne · 30/06/2026 21:20

It sounds like you’re naming puppies or a collection of dolls. Each of the children will be their own person and personality. They aren’t a litter, but individuals. Just give them names you like and feel will serve them well throughout their lives, not just as babies or children.

Sorry that sounds harsh, but I think a lot of people feel the same - however, nobody will say it to your face in real life.

Clarsh · 30/06/2026 21:15

I know a family of 6 who have exactly this (alliteration and all siblings with the same letter) and people comment on it, negatively. The Duggar family were bad enough with their J names and even they didn't alliterate.

StationJack · 30/06/2026 21:09

Why am I thinking of Violet Elizabeth Bott?

ChasingRainbow5 · 30/06/2026 15:52

lemoncurdcupcake · 29/06/2026 11:38

We were warned off having alliterative first/surnames but went with it. DS thinks it makes him a super hero, like Peter Parker or Bruce Banner.

I hear multiple people in the house having the initials can get confusing when they start to get mail.

But useful if you get cheques for DC who you keep forgetting to open a bank account for 😂

TheyGrewUp · 30/06/2026 15:42

My first thought was hissing sid or sammy snake.

ArabellaWeird · 30/06/2026 15:41

I think a family full of Xs is really naff, double points for firsts and last name, but you go for it, and hope you don't get a lisper.

erfanclub · 30/06/2026 15:38

Savannah
Serena
Selina
Sabrina
Saffron
saskia
Sorcha
Saorise
Sally
Stacia
Sabine
Shannon
Sadie
Sage
Saxon
Sammy
Sian
Sibohan
Seonaid
Sorrel

Sam
Sidney
Samson
Symon
Sol

user1492757084 · 30/06/2026 14:19

I agree, that if choosing an S name your surname goes best with a three syllable name like ..
Sylvanna Stock
Sabrina Stock.
If you don't want the SS initials you might like names with SS in the middle like ..
Jocelyn Stock
Lucinda Stock
Or names with the CK sound included like ..
Rebecca Stock
Jacqueline Stock
Anneke Stock

Tonissister · 29/06/2026 22:41

FTMJul26 · 29/06/2026 22:34

Can someone please explain the issue with SS initials?

The SS were notorious officers in Hitler's Nazi regime. But I don't think it will be an issue, especially if a middle (non-S)nname is added

OP I love the name Sylvie. Sylvie or Sylvia Stock is lovely.

How about Seren or Serena? I agree with others that a 3-syllable name like Serena, Sylvia, Susannah, Sofia might work well.

FTMJul26 · 29/06/2026 22:34

Can someone please explain the issue with SS initials?

Giraffehaver · 29/06/2026 22:20

My sister had an SJS. She's 13 now and no-one has mentioned the SS.

Hohofortherobbers · 29/06/2026 22:12

I think its better with more syllables, Susannah Stock sounds better than susie stock. Look at 3 syllable names. Scottie is just awful , rule that out

Xmasallergies · 29/06/2026 22:08

I like them except Scottie Stock is tricky to say…a bit like a tongue twister!

Firebird83 · 29/06/2026 14:03

I like Susie but would go with Susannah Stock “Susie”, sounds more elegant.

lemoncurdcupcake · 29/06/2026 11:38

We were warned off having alliterative first/surnames but went with it. DS thinks it makes him a super hero, like Peter Parker or Bruce Banner.

I hear multiple people in the house having the initials can get confusing when they start to get mail.

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