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Do you think Gabriel sounds ok with this surname?

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Ondine · 11/10/2009 15:50

Surname is Darling. I'm slightly concerned the combination might sound a bit flowery?

But I can't find anything I like as much as Gabriel.

Also middle name would begin with O so intials would be GOD. Is it all a bit too OTT?

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pofacedandproud · 11/10/2009 16:37

I think it is fine. No one is actually going to think you are claiming your child is God, are they? It is just a funny coincidence. and I like the name Gabriel. Look, Orlando Bloom did well, didn't he? It is a great actor's name. Darling is a very unusual surname and will bring attention even if you call him Bob. So have the first name you really want.

PavlovtheForgetfulCat · 11/10/2009 16:29

Gabriel, AND the initials GOD, probably a bit ott. Does the middle name have to be 'O'?

I think its not toooo bad, if the initials were not GOD.

busybutterfly · 11/10/2009 16:28

You're not serious...surely?! He will have to go out into the big wide world and that is NOT a good name for a wee boy... FGOD'SS heh heh

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Ondine · 11/10/2009 16:25

Do you really think it's brilliant pofaced, would you honestly go for it?

That?s a good idea pranma, just add another name before the O name. DH thinks GOD is a really funny in a good way intial, so I just wasn?t sure if it was good or megalomaniacal .

Gabriel is harder to let go of. Everything sounds silly anyway. I agree, logically a short, austere name might be best but can't find any I like.

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Rindercella · 11/10/2009 16:22

I adore the name Gabriel (am seriously considering it if DC2 turns out to be a boy), but not with the surname Darling I'm afraid. I agree that you need something quite austere to counter the Darling effect. Probably not Alistair though

said · 11/10/2009 16:19

Butch Darling?

pofacedandproud · 11/10/2009 16:17

It is brilliant. You must do it. Bit I'd also suggest getting this thread deleted as it reveals your surname.

Amapoleon · 11/10/2009 16:10

I don't think it goes but anything is going to be tricky.

ZZZenAgain · 11/10/2009 16:09

maybe you need something more austere to combat the effect of Darling.

Not that I particularly like this name but for instance Frederick Darling has a very different feel to it. Maybe Jonathan or a name like that might work.

themachinist · 11/10/2009 16:02

I actually like the name Gabriel, but not with that surname, and the GOD acronym is hideous.

Going to be tricky with the surname (sorry).
I wonder if a one syllable christian name would sound stronger with Darling, Darling?

said · 11/10/2009 16:01

GOD is a great set of initials. Love it. But you're always going to find a name with Darling quite trickyish

TheFallenMadonna · 11/10/2009 16:00

Oh gawd. I would normally advocate going for what you love, but GOD? That is a bit...

And Gabriel Darling...

Sounds like a mother calling down a Waitrose aisle. A bit...

Sorry.

pranma · 11/10/2009 15:59

Yes-afraid it is a bit-he'd find it very hard at school I think-can't you change the middle name to one beginning with a consonant and then give your O name as a third.