Initials bother me...what do you think?

kdw1144

Choosing a name has been tough. We needed a name that worked in English and Spanish. We haven’t agreed on much. Then we thought of Ezekiel Mason W(last name) and we both really liked it. Only problem is that first/last initials will be E.W. Is that best to avoid and reconsider or is it a non issue? I am scared but my SO said he’ll have a middle initial and he’ll go by Zeke most of the time so it won’t come up. Idk tho...

eatinwatermelonseeds

This would fit well in our Favorite Names Thread. I would probably reconsider an E name, though, if your last name is a W. If you like Zeke, just use that. 

brie_and_almonds

I honestly think initials are a non-issue that we overthink. They rarely come up, and like your DH said, the person can decide to include or not include their middle initial to change them. I would probably only change it if they spelled something really bad..  ASS, KKK, FUK, WTF, HIV, STD/STI... probably not much else.

That being said, I went to school with a kid whose initials were STD, and when we learned about STDs in health class, he was definitely teased, but when his parents named him, the term "STD" wasn't even used... so the seemingly innocent initials you decide on now, could always end up standing for something unfortunate, and that part is totally out of your control.

k2k2tog

It took me a while to figure out why E.W. would be an issue. So I definitely think you’re  overthinking this. 

jarethinafrock

Until I got married, my initials were EW (technically EMRW) and it never bothered me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

mammabearcher

I don’t think that’s an issue. I wouldn’t think twice if I saw those letters as initals. 

MaggieG183

I currently have three students with the initials E.W. I teach middle school too...zero problems with bullying for them. Don’t sweat it.

expandcontract

I actually like the initials ASS. 

megsb615

I think it’s fine and not an issue. The only time I ever use my first and last initial is when I’m initialing documents. If all 3 initials spelled something not so great, it’d be a no go for me. I’m in the South though, and put my son’s initials or name on everything from bibs and blankets (when he was a baby) to some of his clothes, so good initials are key for me. 💁🏼‍♀️

zuuls_mom

I just think of Entertainment Weekly.

troystory17

over my head I guess ..what is E.W?

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f

@troystory17 I was taking it as someone going "ewww" as in gross. But maybe I'm missing something? I really don't think it's a big deal.

troystory17

ohhh honestly didn't even cross my mind haha

eta: I wouldn't worry about the initials if you really like the name.

mariposa_767s

expandcontract said:

I actually like the initials ASS. 

I just spit out my coffee   

chucksmom15

@kdw1144 you posted this question on multiple BMBs.  As someone above mentioned, this forum is a little more structured.  Please intro in whatever month you are due in and join in on the conversations.  Posting the same question on multiple boards is only going to get your post closed by the admins.

k2k2tog

chucksmom15 said:

@kdw1144 you posted this question on multiple BMBs.  As someone above mentioned, this forum is a little more structured.  Please intro in whatever month you are due in and join in on the conversations.  Posting the same question on multiple boards is only going to get your post closed by the admins.

WTF? I feel so used...

chucksmom15

Yep @k2k2tog April and June got the same post.  Not sure which board OP should be.

keighty80

I never replied to this thread because I assumed you were going to be a drive-by. But nevertheless...

DuchessOfCambridge

@keighty80 same. I now refuse to reply to threads if I don't recognize the name of the person who created them.

lovelybabybumpz

ew. That's annoying. The multiple drive-by postings, not the initials.