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Initials PCR

16 replies

DoodleBelle · 08/09/2021 21:09

We are fairly set on Penelope and we really like Clementine for a middle name. Only trouble is our last name starts with R. Would this be a bit too much of a covid themed name?

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Planty13 · 08/09/2021 21:10

No

toastofthetown · 08/09/2021 21:11

No. Someone might notice the connection, but it's not like STD or something.

MerryMarigold · 08/09/2021 21:26

Who uses their initials. I had to think about what mine are!

OverTheWater · 08/09/2021 21:28

PCR is a standard (and very useful) biochemistry process long predating Covid. I wouldn't worry about it!

DoodleBelle · 08/09/2021 21:43

Thanks everyone

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PricklesTheHedgehog · 08/09/2021 22:19

It's fine

Velveteena · 08/09/2021 23:10

Very zeitgeisty

Strangevipers · 08/09/2021 23:25

No I wouldn't give it another thought

ButterflyAway · 09/09/2021 06:31

I actually thought you were wondering about getting a baby a Covid test so yes, for me the initials PCR make me think of Covid. But I’ve had to do a lot of PCR tests so could just be me Grin

Elisemum · 09/09/2021 07:02

No I wouldn’t even think of it… but on another note Penelope Clementine is as bit of mountfull. Way too long middle name. Something short goes much netter with Penelope (which is a gorgeous name btw)

forteprocess · 09/09/2021 07:57

Perfect for the times, go for it!

woodfort · 09/09/2021 10:13

Ha, I’d probably notice it when you announce the name but then never think about it again.
People often use their initials for emails and signatures starting when they are in high school I guess but by then I think it’ll be fine. It’ll still be a term in use in medicine / biology but I’m sure most of our initials have some obscure use. It’s fine.

BlueChampagne · 09/09/2021 12:56

PCR is amazing! Maybe she'll become a scientist.

Crunchymum · 09/09/2021 14:28

I hope your DC is a good speller.

Penelope Clementine is a hell of a name Grin

(I know middle name won't be used often)

LittleGwyneth · 10/09/2021 11:13

I very much hope that by the time she's old enough to use her initials, a PCR test will be a dim and distant memory! Love Penelope Clementine.

BubbleCoffee · 10/09/2021 11:14

It's fine. It's not as though it's something rude or ridiculous.

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