Am I setting him up to be teased?

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We have an unusual surname, we’re expexting a child, gender unknown. One of my favourite boys names is Maxwell, to be known as Max. My worry is that coupled with our surname, it potentially sounds like a name that he could be teased over, potentially has sexual references? Am I overthinking it and being ridiculous or should I avoid any risk of teasing? The name would be Max Tingle.

What does Tetingle mean then? Never heard of it?

I really like your surname OP. It's fun and memorable. I would love to meet a Mr Tingle, better than being a Smith or a Jones.

Dex Tingle sounds like some kind of prescription only cream! [Grin] Op I think most names are fine. What else is on your shortlist?

Thank you choosinganame! ☺️ I like it too, have zero intention or desire to change the surname. Tingle is staying. I’ve had the name for 5 years and it’s done me no harm and plenty of nieces and nephews are surviving with it 😉. Think the classic names (Edward, Alexander etc) work best with it so sure we will find something. X

I think Fanny Tingje has a certain ring to it.

In all honesty I'd go for Maxwell. It's a nice name.

I actually like the surname Tingle, it just sounds nice.

I went to school with a William Anchor. There was teasing.

Boys names - Sebastian, Elliot, Joseph
Girls - Claudia, Emmeline, Nancy

Thoughts?

Sebastian Tingle! That's a brilliant name! He sounds like a dentist I think.

Claudia, Sebastian and Elliot are great names.

Minnie Tingle ohhhhh I'm howling Finfintytint !! Hahaha!

El Tingle sounds like a Mexican bandit.

Tingle is a GREAT surname. It's a bit geeky but if anyone every played Zelda there is a little character called Mr Tingle and he is so cute.

Elliot and Emmeline are my favourites. And how cute to have a brother sister combo with those names?

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Nancy I wasn’t sure worked so think that’s now off the list too! This is good, we’re making progress!

I don't get the reference. Maximum tingle, is that it? That's really reaching isn't it. I'd go for the name you like.

Sebastian Tingle is fab! I also like the suggestion of Zach.

If it helps, surname aside, the only Maxwell I know is late 20’s and detests his name.

The only one I'm not so sure about is Elliot, because of the clashing consonants. You have to pause between Elliot and Tingle, or it merges into Ellio-Tingle / Elliot-Ingle.

The others flow nicely, the other two boy names especially. I'd favour Sebastian and Emmeline.

Omg I spat my tea out 😂😂😂☕☕☕☕

OP, don't worry about the rude comments about Tingle. It's fine, i quite Kim it. I would put a nice strong first name with it.

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Thank you FlipF - The rude comments have been ignored 😉

I think tingle is a great name and works especially well with Sebastian and Emmeline.

I did think Max Tingle sounded a little like a condom advert.

Chewbecca 🤣🤣🤣🤣

It’s off the list dont worry 😉