Alliterative names -- yes or no?

sojaded

In general, I LOVE alliterative names (first and last name beginning with the same letter). I've noticed some people mentioning they're not a fan and just wondering what the consensus is!

Scarlett&Gatsby

Totally case by case. Our LN starts with an R and is really short. Pairing most R name (or even a name with too many R's in it, like Aurora) with our LN is like creating a tongue-twister. Long R names work (Reginald and Rosalind sound fine), but Rowan, Regan, Reese/Rhys, Rory, etc. are abysmal.

This doesn't technically qualify as alliteration (I don't think?), but I think both names starting with the same letter is especially fine if they don't start with the same sound (isn't alliteration more about the same sound, or am I confusing terms here?). Unless I see it written out, it barely occurs to me that Charlotte Campbell or August Anderson start with the same letters.

WashingtonQueen

I think it's case by case. I personally think my name sounds awesome!

LyndseylovesHugh

Case by case.  DD is Audrey and our last name starts with an A, but an A with a long A so it is a different sound than Audrey.  I think most sound just fine, but it really depends on the names. 

Fluffycakes

Everyone that I know with alliterative names tend to be called by their first and last more often than not. (i.e. we always call Mike Miller & Sara Sanders by their whole name) -- just an observation.  

For some reason, I feel that girls can work with an alliterative name better than boys.  

Of course, it totally depends on how the names sound together, some can be too sing-song and some you barely notice.

Do you have any names to consider?  

BabyMorrissey

I adore the name Rory Morrissey.

Is it a big mouthful to stay away from?