Would you use a name if initials were M.F.?

ByGrace

We are having a super hard time with names in this house...

For a boy, would you give a name where first & middle initials would be MF?  My DH says he only thinks of the obvious swear word, but otherwise we both like the name.

youngin12

Honestly, I would love to tell you it doesn't matter because he will rarely use the first and middle name together, but I think I would avoid those initials if possible.

sciteach104

youngin12:

Honestly, I would love to tell you it doesn't matter because he will rarely use the first and middle name together, but I think I would avoid those initials if possible.

i agree with this.  why torture your child, if you don't have to.

Jessicamz

I would.  Honestly when I looked at this post it took me a second to even realize what MF could mean.  I don't think it would be a huge deal.

audraleigh

youngin12:

Honestly, I would love to tell you it doesn't matter because he will rarely use the first and middle name together, but I think I would avoid those initials if possible.

This...especially since it's so common for people to use the initials now instead of the actual word...

Puppylove*85

I don't think that initials are a big deal.  My initials were B.O. growing up and it wasn't an issue.

kcl22

HAHA I really honestly never would think that about M.F.  It's hard enough to find a name you like, MF initials are FINE

jez_girl

I'd go ahead. Let's say you name LO Matthew Francis Lastname. Is anyone ever going to connect that the first 2 initials stand for a swear word? I certainly wouldn't. If you plan on calling him by his first AND middle name all the time, I might think twice.

ByGrace

Thanks for all the quick responses!  We're still working on name combinations, so the feedback is great.

sunnyday016

I think it's fine.

Allie30

Yes, I would. I wouldn't think of it at all. My father's initials are HORRIBLE, but they were never pointed out to me or him until he was 60 and I was 30. No one notices these things.

anna7602

Jessicamz:

I would.  Honestly when I looked at this post it took me a second to even realize what MF could mean.  I don't think it would be a huge deal.

This exactly. These are my mother's initials (first and last name, not middle) and I honestly have never thought twice about it.

BlueCuracao

I don't see why not.  My initials are MAD.  No one has ever made fun of me.  I hear some joking when I use my initials without my mn (MD), but I think it's kind of fun to be called "the doctor"

 

The_Spanish_Inquisition

I had a friend growing up whose initials spelled BAD, and it was seriously no big deal. No one notices.

MrsBraun

I didn't even realize what MF would stand for at first! I think you're totally fine.

Moon_Safari

My initials were MF - first and last name (I didn't have a middle name) and it was never a problem.  I was slightly amused by it when I did have to start using my initials in the work place when I got older.  I never got made fun of.  I don't think it will be an issue. 

mick64

Jessicamz:

I would.  Honestly when I looked at this post it took me a second to even realize what MF could mean.  I don't think it would be a huge deal.

This- it definitely took me awhile to think of what it meant. 

klafle3

Jessicamz:

I would.  Honestly when I looked at this post it took me a second to even realize what MF could mean.  I don't think it would be a huge deal.

This.

klafle3

audraleigh:

youngin12:

Honestly, I would love to tell you it doesn't matter because he will rarely use the first and middle name together, but I think I would avoid those initials if possible.

This...especially since it's so common for people to use the initials now instead of the actual word...

Really? I have to say I have never heard anyone say "Em eff." Maybe I hang around too many people say the real thing. ::shrugs::

pinkflipflops44

yes i would cuz that would really be over thinking it

IrethMommy

I think that you'll be fine. Unless you plan on using first and middle together, then maybe rethink it..

LiLnikkiMe

Jessicamz:

I would.  Honestly when I looked at this post it took me a second to even realize what MF could mean.  I don't think it would be a huge deal.

same here!

mlf625

Yes.  My initials are M.F.  Even better, my middle initial is L, so my full initials are M.L.F.  No biggie.

Chelle712

My initials are MF. There was never any "torture" involved. My husband's initials are BS. Neither were ever a big deal.