first name sound OK with last name?

aajfoster · May 2009

One name we are throwing around is Austin for a boy (don't know sex). Our last name is Foster, and when I say it together, it sounds redundant to me with the multiple "S" sounds. Does anyone else think that? Thoughts?

ashleycharee · May 2009

I wouldn't use it. It sounds odd to me.

Cynthia7461 · May 2009

ashleycharee:
I wouldn't use it. It sounds odd to me.

Yes

mrs_tacos · May 2009

ashleycharee:
I wouldn't use it. It sounds odd to me.

Ditto.

Starlight1111 · May 2009

Personally I don't like the way it sounds. It doesn't flow real well.

EastCoastBride · May 2009

I wasn't super concerned about our names 'going' - but I do have to say that I don't like how that sounds.

etoussa · May 2009

ashleycharee:
I wouldn't use it. It sounds odd to me.

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Sweden+Canada · May 2009

It doesn't flow very well but I don't think that's a huge problem. I don't know, it's not like you would call him by his full name every day.

ruthie oct3 · May 2009

etoussa:

ashleycharee:
I wouldn't use it. It sounds odd to me.

this.

same here.. I am having a similar problem since our last name is very italian sounding and we are trying to go non-italian in first name. Having trouble as well.

JnJHud · May 2009

I really like Austin, but I agree with the others - not a fan of how it sounds with your ln. If it's 1000% your fave name, I say go for it. If you love other names, I'd say keep looking. GL!

Rocknmama · May 2009

It does sound a little funky, doesn't roll off the tongue easy

EXL311 · May 2009

Yeah they don't go very well. Not just the two s's but the whole Aus Fos just doesn't work.

newportbride715 · May 2009

I wouldn't use it. It sounds bad. Sorry!

carolinag · May 2009

i think it sounds a little off.

EnglishMajor03 · May 2009

I kind of like it...like he's going to be someone important someday (though aren't they all?)

It has a nice ring to it!

EnglishMajor03 · May 2009

EnglishMajor03:
I kind of like it...like he's going to be someone important someday (though aren't they all?)
It has a nice ring to it!

And after reading the other responses I guess I'm in the definate minority GL!

Soon2BMrsN · May 2009

That is a bit too much of the "S" sound for me.

Ivana_Stolichnaya · May 2009

Similar situation to my favorite boy's name. Our last name is Downing and my name choice has always been Dylan. But Dylan Downing?...eeesh, I don't think so!!! Too many D's and N's.