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Please answer honestly - does Josh go with my surname??

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Hangingbasketphobia · 04/04/2011 17:05

We really like the name Josh/Joshua and it's about the only name that we both agree on. The trouble is that I immediately discounted it because I think it's too much of a mouthful when you say it with our surname. But what so you think - can we get away with it?? So our son would be called Joshua/Josh Wassall.
Your opinions are appreciated!!

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Hassled · 04/04/2011 17:06

I think it's fine.

SolarPanel · 04/04/2011 17:11

Personally I think it's too much of a mouthful, sorry.

crystalglasses · 04/04/2011 17:14

Josh Wassall is nice but not Joshua Wassall because the 'ua' at the end of josh'ua' is clumsy when the next syllable is 'wa' as in 'Wa'ssal. It sounds too much like 'wawa'

Fimbo · 04/04/2011 17:20

Agree Josh not Joshua. 90% will be shortened to Josh anyway.

Pancakeflipper · 04/04/2011 17:22

I have a teeny lisp and I cannot say Josh Wassell properly ( I alter your surname to Washell when I put both names together) but I can say Joshua Wassell nicely.

CharlieCoCo · 04/04/2011 19:17

it gives me mouth ache when i say joshua wassell and i end up changing it to washell. josh wassell is fine though.

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Cattleprod · 04/04/2011 19:23

It ends up as Joss Washell when I try and say it three times in a row. It is a bit of a mouthful, particularly for anyone he comes across with a lisp.

BluddyMoFo · 04/04/2011 19:25

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Folicacid · 04/04/2011 19:56

Too many S sounds I think, sorry.

QOD · 04/04/2011 20:03

its lovely - Joshie Washie!

notanumber · 04/04/2011 20:16

Mmmmmm...I think not. Sorry.

Also, I know you didn't ask but I am a teacher and Joshua is my number one 'naughty boy' name. Calling a child Joshua is the kiss of death if you ask me (and countless colleagues).

everlong · 04/04/2011 20:31

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thinkingkindly · 04/04/2011 20:40

No!

Wafflenose · 04/04/2011 21:04

I think it's fine.

moonstorm · 04/04/2011 21:07

How often do you say both names anyway?

notanumber · 04/04/2011 21:15

At school you use both names a fair bit. Especially if you share a first name with someone in your class (which is likely as Joshua is very popular).

NorbertDentressangle · 04/04/2011 21:20

Bit of a mouthful I'm afraid

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Hangingbasketphobia · 04/04/2011 21:50

Hmmmm... Does anyone have any other name suggestions? I am so stuck and need to think of a name quickly!!! Thanks :o

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Bluebell99 · 04/04/2011 21:56

I think it is too much of a mouthful tbh! We had the same problem when we were considering Joshua with our surname, and remember discussing it with the midwife. It turned out her ds was called Joshua and she had a really similar surname to ours, one letter different! We had to backtrack fast and say of course it sounded fine with her surname.

AnonymousBird · 04/04/2011 21:57

Josh is a really terrible boys name, especially if you don't have the option of the full version (which you know you don't!). But that is bad too, even without the clashing surname.

~back to square one I'm afraid. Jack? another awful name (IMHO) but at least it goes with the surname. or any of the kings names will go fine..... (expect William!). But Charles/James/Edward/George/Henry.... all fine. In fact any of those very distinguished with your surname.

SolarPanel · 04/04/2011 21:59

Joel Wassall
John Wassall
James Wassall
Oliver Wassall
Zachary Wassall
Jonah Wassall
Nathan Wassall
Luke Wassall
Henry/Harry Wassall
George Wassall
Peter Wassall
Aaron Wassall
Daniel Wassall
Benjamin Wassall
David Wassall
Elliot Wassall

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Hangingbasketphobia · 04/04/2011 22:42

I do like James / Jamie, I just wanted something slightly different, although I know that Josh is popular! Thanks for the suggestions...

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Greenwing · 04/04/2011 22:45

I am a teacher and haven't found any problem ever with boys called Joshua or Josh.
It's a lovely name and most people don't know it is what Jesus was actually called (means 'salvation' Hebrew - Jesus is just the Latinized version).

It's ok with your surname, although not the easiest combination to pronounce.