Slighty unfortunate initials

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We're about to have a baby boy, and have a shortlist of names, but keeping coming back to names we love that begin with B. Our problem is that with his surname he'd be BBW (surname B-W). I'm worried this would cause sniggering or worse. Does anyone think this will really be an issue or am I overthinking it? Would having a middle name save him?

I had to google it to see what the initials could be that would be an issue. It’s fine.

Go on, enlighten us, what’s BW ?

I have no idea why those initials would be unfortunate! So to me they're fine!

You are certainly over thinking.

Why would it make people snigger?

He is unlikely to get into internet dating for the next few years so I think you will get away with it!

I’ve googled but can’t find anything…. Can someone enlighten me please?

It's Internet-speak for "big beautiful woman"

Bit like people with initials - WC, ER
BBC, BT ?
I think you'll be ok.

It's just initials, I wouldn't worry, people are rarely discussed by their initials, so I doubt many people would notice.

I thought of BBW (the clothing shop) as well, but only because I was wracking my brains for what the issue could be. If you're not in the US, I doubt people would even think of it then.

It's Internet-speak for "big beautiful woman"
I've never heard this, I'm sure most people haven't!

I wouldn’t use a B name with a BW surname. Not the worst initials, but I would expect a fair few people to notice whether they tell you or not. A middle name wouldn’t really work to avoid it as most informal initials are done on Firstname Surname, and often both parts of a double barrel name are included in that abbreviation.

It’s a pornography term. So teenage boys probably will notice. Can’t see it being a major issue. If it’s not that it will be something else.

I've heard of it I've also heard worse VPL anyone?

Reality is you rarely use your initials

Use Robert nn Bobby or William nn Billy. So you still have the B sound you like, but initials would be RBW or WBW

never seen it. And if it’s a boy then it’s even less relevant. By the time he’s old enough to be mocked it’s likely not going to be a thing anymore and who know what new acronyms might cause trouble

The unamed- I wouldn’t say people rarely use their initials. Every where I’ve worked people are always referred to in minutes by their initials and very frequently in internal comms. There is generally a list of acronyms to refer to.

I'd never heard of it.

It's a porn search term. I wouldn't OP. It might never be an issue but if it is they'll hate it.

I even went though urban dictionary when choosing a number plate for my car so definitely would check before naming a child.

It's v common for initials to be used on sports clothing, leavers hoodies etc
I really didn't know this or even think about it.

Never heard of it

I’d not be too worried.

Not as bad as an elderly female friend of mine who has a car number plate FGM.

Me - I’d have paid to change it. It’s on quite a new car and I’m surprised it was released as others aren’t.

Just pop a middle name in.

Never heard of that phrase, I think you are fine

Absolutely no one will put as much thought into it as you have.