Stanley

[givemelove]

I like the name Stanley, but my surname is Smith.

Is Stan Smith a no-go?

Well it’s the name of the popular Adidas trainers. I have some.

I wouldn't do it. It's not a terrible association but it's one I think most people would make and it could be tiresome at best.

I know several Stanley's, all under the age of 10. None tend to go by Stan though.

Stan Smith is fine, though people may think of the singer Sam Smith. Stanley Smith is better. Can't really go wrong with Smith as a surname.

Stanley is sweet

Stan Smith are trainers. Not the worst association though. Love the name Stanley, I’d say go for it :)

To me Stanley sounds very dull and stodgy when put together with Smith. Both ok in their own right, but I'd look for a different combo. Sorry, just my view.

Stan Smith sounds pretty cool to me.

No I wouldn't. The Stan Smith trainers are too well known.

Yes, I realise the trainer connotation - that's what I meant by it being a no-go!

One to mull over I think

I would try and find something else. Who wants to have the same name as trainers.

Sydney?

With such a popular surname I would choose a more unusual first name.

Yes, agree that with such a common surname I'd like an unusual first name. Sorted on a girl name but really struggling with boys!

Stan Smith is the title character in American Dad. He's a buffoonish CIA agent.

Perhaps some more unusual names for you to consider then @givemelove?

Rafferty
Rufus
Monty
Fraser
Flynn
Fletcher
Ace/Asa
Fox

Stanley is my favourite name but I wouldn’t use it with Smith. My other favourite boys names are Joseph and Jim. Either of those any good?

Definitely not

How about these less common names to go with Smith

Christopher
Quentin
Reuben
Caspar

Actually probably not Christopher as he might end up as Chris Smith

Stan makes me think of man with a pipe, turnups and a knotted hankie on his head 😂

Jackson
Cameron
Evan
Mitchell
Quentin

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