Is this a good or bad idea?

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DreamBigGuys · 07/12/2015 22:26

So, my maiden name is Stephenson and would like to include this when naming our child. I don't want to just shove the whole surname, as a second middle name, in there - but feel like Stephen and Stephanie would be a good alternative. Their first middle name would just be a name we liked... Good or bad idea? Charlotte x

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IoraRua · 07/12/2015 22:34

I don't see why not, both nice names.
This being MN though am sure someone will be along soon to tell you to give them your surname!

GiddyGiddyGoat · 07/12/2015 22:35

Great idea if those are names you and any partner like...

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DreamBigGuys · 07/12/2015 22:37

We think they're nice - I don't love them, but I do really like the idea

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WiIdfire · 07/12/2015 22:37

Great idea, my friend did just that. Her child is 'her-surname his-surname'. Obviously only works if you have the right sort of surname that works as a first name too. Go for it.

Tiggeryoubastard · 07/12/2015 22:39

Lovely idea.

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 07/12/2015 23:48

Good idea.

They will always have a little story for where their middle name came from.

DramaAlpaca · 07/12/2015 23:49

Nice idea. A friend of mine did something similar.

BondJayneBond · 08/12/2015 10:03

Nice idea.

redexpat · 08/12/2015 10:19

It also makes life easier for anyone researching the family tree in years to come

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