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Initials W C?

25 replies

Catcheronthesly · 03/11/2016 17:47

Would you use the initials WC? It would be for a boy and would most likely be WAC or WRC in full. We're not 100% set on names yet, but this was the front runner until I just thought about initials!

Do you think WC is still in use much? Do you think they'd get teased as a child or be embarrassed as an adult?

We also don't know what we're having so this may be irrelevant........?

I'd be grateful for any opinions (I'm driving myself mad with the worry of using the wrong name!)

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WanderingTrolley1 · 03/11/2016 17:48

I wouldn't, in all honesty.

Catcheronthesly · 03/11/2016 17:50

I thought that might be the opinion, but it's just so hard picking a name that we both like!

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/11/2016 19:06

He will be nick named Boggy ! 😄

Xmasfairy86 · 03/11/2016 19:08

My initials are ELF, no one notices.

If you like the names, go for it

BugPlaster · 03/11/2016 19:09

So many toilet signs are still WC (although I think it's old fashioned) I don't think it's worth the hassle.

CleverQuacks · 03/11/2016 19:11

I don't think my kids would know what WC means if I asked them so I would go for it.

SpunkyMummy · 03/11/2016 19:39

No, I really wouldn't.

But maybe WIC, WDC or something?

If I were to see WDC I'd think of Washington, D.C. Which is better than WC, at least imo Grin

chickychickyparmparm · 03/11/2016 19:43

Do people even say WC? I've never in my life seen or heard it used except in two instances: very old people, and some real estate listings.

Heratnumber7 · 03/11/2016 19:44

It didn't do WC Grace any harm, but I don't think I would.

SpunkyMummy · 03/11/2016 20:00

chicky I have heard the term WC (in the U.K.)

gillybeanz · 03/11/2016 20:03

I wouldn't because people don't tend to use middle name/ know a person's middle name, they'd just think WC, toilet etc
maybe call him Loo Loo.

glitterandtinsel · 03/11/2016 20:18

We have a c surname and made the decision not to have wc initials.

Catcheronthesly · 03/11/2016 20:43

I'm still undecided!

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Bellaposey · 03/11/2016 21:22

My cousin is WC and none of his friends/classmates have ever commented on it. The only ones who have are the elderly!

Sophronia · 03/11/2016 22:22

I think it's fine

BonjourMinou · 03/11/2016 22:27

Don't know anyone who calls a toilet a WC! And I thought you were suggesting calling him Winston Churchill at first Blush Sure you'll be fine!

imnervous · 03/11/2016 22:34

My DC is WC and he thinks it's hilarious Grin

pissedglitter · 03/11/2016 22:35

WC is my husbands initials
He has never had any problems with it in 36 years

Catcheronthesly · 04/11/2016 00:25

Hmmm, this is starting to sound more positive, especially since some of you know WC's!

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Pipilangstrumpf · 04/11/2016 07:20

No way. At work people often are known (on paper) by their initials and how embarrassing to be known as WC, toilet!

CordeliaFrost · 04/11/2016 18:37

Well it didn't do Winston Churchill any harm, and the term 'water closet' (WC) was around during his lifetime!

Pipilangstrumpf · 05/11/2016 11:38

How do you know it didn't do him any harm or that he was teased as a boy/teenager for being WC?

LauraPalmersBodybag · 05/11/2016 11:43

My husband is a WC. I don't think it ever came up at school or bothered him. I think we all look too hard for things that will make our child stand out - children tease each other irregardless, I wouldn't overthink it.

Fruitboxjury · 05/11/2016 11:49

If it's good enough for Churchill....

Ham69 · 05/11/2016 21:10

My DS's friend's initials are WC. He is 10 and so far no one has picked up on it. His mum didn't realise until it was too late! So far, so good. My DS certainly wouldn't know what it meant.

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