SDS Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I know we are all supposed to avoid silly initials, but my wife REALLY likes a name for our little girl that has crappy initials. Paige Marie.... but PMS for a girl is probably not desirable, but is this just overblown, overanalyzed gibberish? Sincere opinions wanted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical TBD Guy Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Come on, man. Don't do that to your little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 there's something to that. I mean, you wouldn't name her Ann Sarah, either. Or Paula Uma. At some point in everyone's lives, they write our their initials. It often becomes their nickname. Dangerous stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 but she also will probably change her last at some point. The point is, if the name is our absolute favorite - is it that big of a deal? Would your wife notr marry you because of her new initials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 There was this girl I went to school with who was the person everyone picked on, her name was Jennifer Ann White, but everyone called her JAWS. I'd say initials are very important! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Would your wife notr marry you because of her new initials? 80090[/snapback] Apples and oranges. Your child is not in a position to make the decision for herself. Think about whats best for HER, not you. Kids are cruel, some day in about 14 years, she'll come home in tears because of her initials. How about Paige Elizabeth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I'd be alot more concerned if it were a boy. One of the women I used to work with named her kid Grayling, after the fish. She and her husband are bigtime into the outdoors. The other choice was Pike. Last name was Peterson. When they asked my opinion, I told them they should just name him "Please kick my ass" because that's what they've subjected him to for at least the first few years of public school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I have to agree, you may want to think about it a little more, thats a tough one to put on a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Sincere opinions wanted.... 80085[/snapback] Well......I laugh every time I see YOUR initials because SDS is the name of a refuse company up here. Go with Paige and a different middle name. Seriously. My sister got harrassed because her initials were ELM. Imagine what Paige would go through with the initials PMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Sir, you most definitely do not want your child's initials to be PMS. Sorry, but since you're asking....let's say she's 13 and gets in a bad mood in front of her friends. Bear prodding, man. Bad written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Well......I laugh every time I see YOUR initials because SDS is the name of a refuse company up here. 80099[/snapback] SDS to me always makes me think of sodium dodecyl sulfate, a detergent commonly used in the lab to denature proteins, but then again I'm a science geek. This is an interesting discussion since my wife and I have been throwing names around for our child due in early January. I'll have to pay more attention now to any bad initial combinations. I have already shot down a few suggestions my wife has made solely based the potential teasing factor in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 but she also will probably change her last at some point. The point is, if the name is our absolute favorite - is it that big of a deal? Would your wife notr marry you because of her new initials? 80090[/snapback] My wife didn't care for her initials. Her maiden name was Griggs, though....and then she married into my last name on top of it. (Yeah, I know, "Eeeeew, Gross!") There were so many things to consider with naming the kids that we didn't even consider initials until we named them. So we ended up with Kiera Elise and Alannah Ruby.... Of course, thinking about this kind of stuff takes me back to the "I Married Marge" episode on the Simpsons, when they came up with Bart's name.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg de'Ville Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 ...SDS, just make sure the it's not PMS or POS. PMS? No. Can't be Paige Maker. POS? I won't touch that subject. But, just go with what you and your better half's hearts say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I can speak from experience here. Without getting into specifics, my name made me RIPE for ribbing for the first 16 years of my life. You deal with it, OK? It prepares you for the difficulties that life brings, and it prepares you for dealing with the many a$$wipes that confront you throughout your life. Ultimately, it's a character builder. In the long run it's not a big deal and the kid will become a better adult as a result. Don't decide on your kid's name based on the possible reactions of a few 3rd grade goofballs, decide based on what you want the kid to ultimately become. It worked in my case, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal Aaron Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 There won't be any problems if you name her LaShareka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I know we are all supposed to avoid silly initials, but my wife REALLY likes a name for our little girl that has crappy initials. Paige Marie.... but PMS for a girl is probably not desirable, but is this just overblown, overanalyzed gibberish? Sincere opinions wanted.... 80085[/snapback] As much as I like the name...put me in the "nay" column. The formative teenage years can be hard enough without being burdened by an easily mocked name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Inadvertantly we gave our son the initials NRG and it suits him. He's what you might call high motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 There was this girl I went to school with who was the person everyone picked on, her name was Jennifer Ann White, but everyone called her JAWS. I'd say initials are very important! 80094[/snapback] And today Jennifer Ann White is living in a trailer down by the river because of it! In the long run just name your kids what you like the most, you can't avoid other kids making fun of them no matter how hard you try...if kids want to pick on 'em, they will. I mean, if parents are so fearful of other kids making fun of their child will they not get them eye glasses because they'll be "four eyes" or tell them not to study too hard because they don't want to be a "nerd"? Paige Marie is a good name, even if she will be in a bad mood her entire life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Me, my brother, and my sister all had the initials KAN. No problems at all because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I know we are all supposed to avoid silly initials, but my wife REALLY likes a name for our little girl that has crappy initials. Paige Marie.... but PMS for a girl is probably not desirable, but is this just overblown, overanalyzed gibberish? Sincere opinions wanted.... 80085[/snapback] LOL, what ever happened to praying for a healthy baby who will not develop majory health concerns later in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 My mom's initials are SAG Mine, on the other hand, are MRG, which is kinda cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 My son's are BAR - what does that say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 it's bad enough people can't say my Irish last name rite (not hard at all), but my initials are JZPM and a few of my buddies rearranged it to sound out like gypsum (because i can hard as rock to deal with sometimes) so you have to be careful, cuz this stuff sticks forever. I also had the misfortune of being named Justin Zane. I wonder what my parents were smoking the nite they chose that name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Don't make an Anthony Scott of yourself. Reconsider the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 My initials are TV. Some kids bugged me about it, but I guess I turned out OK. TV is certainly not the same as PMS, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I know we are all supposed to avoid silly initials, but my wife REALLY likes a name for our little girl that has crappy initials. Paige Marie.... but PMS for a girl is probably not desirable, but is this just overblown, overanalyzed gibberish? Sincere opinions wanted.... 80085[/snapback] Yeah, it matters... I remember the stevestojan we used to give the folks from Orchard Park Middle School when I was going to HJHS. Someone else said it, but I'm going to echo - you would probably have more of a problem if it was a boy, though. Personally, I wouldn't let my wife take any name that sounds even remotely like a target! My sister for instance named her firstborn Colin. Yeah... -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envirojeff Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 My sisters are KKK, but thats after she was married. Remember she will be married one day and it might be worse. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Would your wife notr marry you because of her new initials? That's a bit different though - I think the teasing/harassment comes from school. Since women don't (traditionally) get married under the age of 18, you don't have to worry about it at all. My parents didn't give me a middle name, so I'm just CW. Nobody ever believes me though until I show proof... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 but she also will probably change her last at some point. The point is, if the name is our absolute favorite - is it that big of a deal? Would your wife notr marry you because of her new initials? 80090[/snapback] Then again, she may be a "modern" woman and NOT change her name. Kids have it tough enough as it is...give her a fighting chance out of the gate. It's not as big a deal as an adult but can be brutal up through the teenage years. Put yourself in her shoes and consider how you'd feel. Just my two cents...good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I used to "sign" my initials on internal memos at work, but the Center for Disease Control remarks (Christopher David Campbell) got to be a bit much... I'd say initials matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Then again, she may be a "modern" woman and NOT change her name. Kids have it tough enough as it is...give her a fighting chance out of the gate. It's not as big a deal as an adult but can be brutal up through the teenage years. Put yourself in her shoes and consider how you'd feel. Just my two cents...good luck. 80237[/snapback] Oops! This post was mine...didn't realize that I wasn't logged in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownBillsFan Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I rather enjoy my initials: B.A.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Our 1st daughters initials are MEG, her name is Meghan. We realized this when she was two weeks old......very proud of our little acident....err....the initials. On the other hand we have friends with a beautifull litlle girl who's initials are SAD, how sad, I cringe every time I think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Scott, don't do it. You wouldn't even ask if you remember how cruel kids can be, especially girls. Guys shrug it off, girls are mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 One of the great things about being a parent is that you get to decide how important the initials are. Here is my .02. Ask yourself what you are going to say to your 11 year old daughter when she comes home and tells you that she hates you for giving her those initials. If you have a good answer - the names are significant for some reason, then I think you're ok. If you won't have a good answer for her, don't do it. I agree kids can be mean, but it's not like they won't pick on your daughter if her initials are boring - I can think of a few off the top of my head just for your last name alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 We were going to give my son, Evan, the middle name Leo, after my husband's grandpa, but then Ev's initials would have been ELF. We decided go go with Evan Michael instead, and I'm glad we did because Evan is one of the smallest guys in his 6th grade class and would have probably been given holy heck if he was ELF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 There was this girl I went to school with who was the person everyone picked on, her name was Jennifer Ann White, but everyone called her JAWS. I'd say initials are very important! 80094[/snapback] My step son has the initials JAW and "Jaws" was a nickname he loved. My oldest daugher was Amity Faith Benson - AFB - and one uncle always called her Air Force Base when she was little and she loved it. Most people never really pay attention to initials, so go with the name you love. If kids are going to tease her, they will find a reason. If it is not initials, it will be something else. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I would call CPS if you did that to a girl.........think about it......everyday when she comes home crying from all the little bastard kids picking on her you'll have to say " Wow... we did this to her" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 My intials are JEW It never came up in conversations during school that I remember, but I never mentioned it either. Biggest problem was when we would have substitute teachers, they would read my first name and middle initial together, and ask if "Jackie" was here. I wouldn't answer. Then when they would ask if someone was missed, I'd raise my hand. "Name?" "Jack" It had a side benefit of them thinking I was pissed so they wouldn't call on me for anything else during class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I've raised five kids. Trust me on this...considering initials and nicknames is very important. Growing up and getting through school is tough enough, don't give the other kids more ammunition. DEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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