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Bit different...help me choose my new surname

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Fishpond · 18/03/2012 23:19

I really like each of these equally, all work with my first name and the name I've chosen for DS (due in July). Reasons for wanting to change it are in the surname thread - now I need votes to help me decide Smile

Alexander
Austen
Quinn
Sloane
Wilde

Opinions please!

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EdithWeston · 18/03/2012 23:21

Alexander or Austen, with Wilde as runner up.

In cursive writing, Quinn might look too much like Quim, and Sloane just says Ranger.

Fishpond · 18/03/2012 23:23

Hehe Sloane ranger association won't be present here in the US Grin

And no one here knows what quim is either, but you bring up the point I have never liked Q in cursive writing! Hadn't even though of that Blush

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TerraNotSoFirma · 18/03/2012 23:34

Alexander would be my choice.

Beans1977 · 19/03/2012 07:26

If you choose Alexander or Austen your DS might find himself near the front of the class if the kids sit alphabetically!

rachel234 · 19/03/2012 09:21

Austen is lovely.

FilterCoffee · 19/03/2012 09:45

Alexander

puzzletree · 19/03/2012 11:37

Do you have a reason associated with any of the names other than just liking the sound of it? If so, I'd go with that as it'd be nice for there to be a story behind the name. My dad made up a surname when he moved to this country, where he lived they didn't use surnames as such. He modified the name of his village, and I do like explaining that to people if they ask about my name.

Fishpond · 19/03/2012 16:31

I don't have any particular reason but Sloane does remind me of my time in London - which is a big part of who I am. Austen is great for the literary connection, have always been an avid reader - ditto Wilde. The other 2 I just like the sound of.

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MoonHare · 19/03/2012 16:55

Austen definitely

StealthNinja · 19/03/2012 21:57

Austen or Wilde are fabulous.

But if Sloane makes you feel happy every time that you think of it or say it I would go with that.

lurkinginthebackground · 19/03/2012 22:23

Austen or Alexander.

OliviaMumsnet · 19/03/2012 22:28

Austen

Slambang · 19/03/2012 22:29

Statistically children at in the first half of the alphabet are more successful (sit nearer the front, chosen first etc) so that makes it Austen or Alexander.

I like Austen but would it always get spelt Austin (as in Texas) in the US?

So, what about a place surname? Could it be London or somewhere else that means a lot to you.

Fishpond · 19/03/2012 22:34

London would be way to obvious to my friends and family, I'd get ribbed endlessly which is the whole point of changing it in the first place. I think I will probably go with Austen, and yes it is likely that most people will assume the Austin spelling at first but I don't mind correcting them Smile

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fedupofnamechanging · 20/03/2012 13:22

Austen is my first choice, followed by Alexander. I do like Sloane though.

Dislike Quinn - I though to quim straight away, which might be a reflection on me, more than anything else Blush.

TheSurgeonsMate · 20/03/2012 13:28

Just wanted to say that I think you have great taste in surnames, that's a great list, and based on it, I'd trust you to pick my surname, should I ever need one.

Fishpond · 20/03/2012 15:25

Aww surgeons thank you! Smile pregnant hormonal woman alert - that made me go all gooey inside Grin

I feel really good about Austen and Sloane, Austen probably edging and trying to make sure Sloane doesn't have any horrible nicknames that could rise from it??

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HappyJoyful · 20/03/2012 15:37

go all the way and double barrel it.. Austen-Sloane

HettyKett · 20/03/2012 15:40

Wilde is my personal favourite.

Austen - Sloane, why not? If you love it do it!

Fishpond · 20/03/2012 19:09

Austen-Sloane...not too much of a mouthful??

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HettyKett · 20/03/2012 19:11

It's only 3 syllables, Alexander is 4...

Fishpond · 20/03/2012 21:24

I meant the "wordiness" of it, the mix of consonants and vowels seem like they dont mesh very well

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