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Initials problem?

62 replies

Babyinitial · 13/12/2022 21:49

We’ve found a name that we really love, but with the middle name (that can’t change, family name), the initials spell CUM. Is this a problem and should we go back to the drawing board? We’ve literally only got this one name that we love but the initials are worrying me

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Twoinapod · 02/01/2023 20:49

I think as usual on here people are thinking a bit much about it. I know people with initials that spell out other words, it’s never been an issue in their day to day lives and makes a funny story in the pub when they tell it with friends.

if it bothers you that much add in another middle name to break it up.

BJ22 · 02/01/2023 21:14

My initials are BJ (+surname)

It slid under the radar in HS but in other groups I got so much stick for it. I found it funny but someone else might not.

Dated someone whose surname was 'King' too... luckily it never got serious 😂

JaneJeffer · 02/01/2023 21:17

Is that you UCM?

whatausername · 02/01/2023 21:48

It's a sticky situation since you love the names so much but I'd add another middle name. Unless you want a child who grows up to be very salty with you.

Growlybear83 · 02/01/2023 22:05

Why bother with a middle name? I've never really seen the point in having middle names.

DogInATent · 03/01/2023 12:11

Growlybear83 · 02/01/2023 22:05

Why bother with a middle name? I've never really seen the point in having middle names.

They're useful for maintaining family connections/traditions. It also gives the child future options.

MerryChristmasToYou · 03/01/2023 14:20

They are useful if the first name and surname are duplicated.
That's why I think filler middle names are a bit pointless.

BucketofTeaMassiveCake · 03/01/2023 14:25

Please don't - I went to school with a girl who had the initial VD and a colleague was KGB, both rather unfortunate.

Lacienay · 15/01/2023 13:07

Dont do it! I have to use initials all the time!

i know someone with the initials NIP and he got bullied so much at school.

ThomasinaLivesHere · 15/01/2023 13:16

BucketofTeaMassiveCake · 03/01/2023 14:25

Please don't - I went to school with a girl who had the initial VD and a colleague was KGB, both rather unfortunate.

The initials KGB are surely just amusing and can’t see anything embarrassing from it. I wouldn’t mind them.

BertaHoon · 15/01/2023 13:21

Oh no, you can't do that. Even as adult they'll get Mr\Ms C U Martin for example 🤣

But thanks for making me chuckle!

B1993 · 15/01/2023 13:22

Yes, back to the drawing board!!

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