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Middle name starting with same letter as first name

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scottishGirl · 03/06/2026 21:41

Hello
We had planned that if we have a girl her middle name will be Elsie after my gran. We were undecided on a first name for ages but are now strongly considering Eilidh.

Does Eilidh Elsie work or is there any issue with the middle name starting with same letter as first name ?

Surname is a 4 letter one syllable name. Not beginning with E thankfully!

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windyinthewillows76 · 06/06/2026 21:31

Both dc have 4 names and it's never been an issue

Excellentsausages · 07/06/2026 12:24

Sashya · 06/06/2026 21:11

For me - as I moved countries and continents - a lot of friends with long names had issues. But I guess staying in UK may not be an issue.
It's all fine when young kids like doodling long names. Not same as having to do as adults.

In general - I don't get a point of middle names. But if you must - just pick one. You may have more kids - keep the other grandma for the other child. Why pile both to one?

I have a long name and have lived in different countries and continents and it's honestly never been an issue. In some countries (Mexico, Spain, Italy) it's probably shorter than local names, in East Asia mostly longer. Never came across any obstacles.

I think it's nice to honour a connection to both sides of the family in the middle names.

GladHazelPoster · 14/06/2026 11:40

Eilidh is a truly wonderful choice! Full of life and not dull at all!

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