How to name a baby with a difficult surname?

[BlackLantern]

So the name we like just rhymes with our surname and I think it will always sound silly. So many names we can’t use due to the sound and layout of the surname. Do we just suck it up and give them a rhyming first/second name and acknowledge it’s always going to be an issue whatever we pick or pick something that works and we don’t love as a name?

Isabella Pegg? No it's a bell.

Hasn't done Jack Black any harm!

I know he’s Thomas Jacob irl

His name is Thomas

Surname isn’t Pegg, just trying to explain the favourite name rhyming situation.

Jack Black actually works well and is a strong name!

@IDontLoveTheWayYouLie I edited as I knew someone would come along and say that - but his stage name has done him no harm either!

I agree but I think it's different when you can choose a stage name rather than being lumbered with something from birth

Right, but she’s saying there are hundreds of nice names that won’t rhyme with your one surname?

Give us the ending syllable and we’ll give a list of names that don’t rhyme.

As a stage name for a big character with a big personality. Not so much for a child going through school or trying to be a professional in the workplace.

Can you give us a rhyming word for your surname so we can try and help

It might be that you are subconsciously focussing on the surname, a bit like if you are riding a bike and think 'I mustn't hit that pothole' so inevitably you do.

I've taught a Zak Black that worked. One that didn't was kayleigh Daley

I have an illiterate name and love it, it makes me smile and it's a little bit memorable.

My name can't read or write either.

Yes that's right. If it's the right sound it will be fine x

I think you are talking about alliteration.... good old spellcheck! 😅

Can you change your surname to something you prefer?

@sel2223 , and there I was thinking she was called Alexia or something.
Autocorrect has a lot to answer for.

Please don't give your child a rhyming name. It's not fun at all.

😂😂

I worked with a surgeon called Mike Pike. He went by Mike not Michael by choice because it made him memorable.

Sam Jam.
Julie Beuley.
Hairy McLairy.
Beverly Cleverly.
Maxon Jackson - or Jackson Maxon.
Rufus Drewfus.
Kate Speight.
Sandra Landra.
Ruth Booth.
Anne Mann.
Jenny Spenny.

There are literally thousands of names that don't rhyme with whatever your surname is

Channelling your inner Mrs Doyle?!

OP Would a different shorter version of the first name appeal? Instead of Chris Liss, you abbreviate to Toffer Liss eg.

Oh god yes I'd forgotten that! 😂

I used to know a Nick Stick. Same thought process.