Bit different...help me choose my new surname

[Fishpond]

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

Alexander
Austen
Quinn
Sloane
Wilde

Opinions please!

Alexander or Austen, with Wilde as runner up.

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

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

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

Alexander would be my choice.

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

Austen is lovely.

Alexander

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.

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.

Austen definitely

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.

Austen or Alexander.

Austen

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.

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

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 .

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.

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

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??

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

Wilde is my personal favourite.

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

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

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

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