Initials question/opinions needed

twirlerbride · March 2009

The only name we agreed on is Elizabeth Anne for a girl. I just realized this morning that would make her initials ED. I told DH this morning that I didn't think we should name our daughter that and give her those initials.

He doesn't seem to think it is a problem because her full initials would be EAD and she will be a girl. But really, how often do you use all 3 initials? (this is all assuming we even have a girl, I have a feeling we are having a boy so this may not even be an issue)

Who do you agree with?

Tomkat8403 · March 2009

Am I missing some significance of the initials ED?

staycee · March 2009

I think it's a non-issue.

Starlette1983 · March 2009

I don't think its a big deal. Its a great name though, that's my sisters name!

LillyBug923 · March 2009

I don't see why ED or EAD would matter? I must be really slooooow this morning because "ED" doesn't sound like anything...

amaladominique · March 2009

I think you are thinking WAAAY too much about this. If you like the name...go for it!

lovelyophelia · March 2009

What's the big deal about the initials ED? Typically, she will be using her full name anyway. I never really used initials till I started initialling paperwork.

chantellg · March 2009

cute name, if it is the one you really like and the only one you agreed on, go with it and forget about initials......you will drive yourself crazy

and people will probably call her Liz anyway, not Ed.

mavilabride · March 2009

How often do people pay attention to initials period?

twirlerbride · March 2009

I thought people would associate ED with Erectile Dysfunction. I must be thinking too much about it if people are not realizing this. Thanks! This is what I needed!

Evelynsmom · March 2009

It's not a big deal. I actually had to think a bit before I caught on to the erectial disfunction, hee, hee probably just my pg brain.

LillyBug923 · March 2009

twirlerbride:
I thought people would associate ED with Erectile Dysfunction. I must be thinking too much about it if people are not realizing this. Thanks! This is what I needed!

Yeah... wouldn't have put the two together...

mrs. remy · March 2009

is the issue because someone is thinking Erectile Dysfunction? that is the only thing I can possibly come up with here....

just go for it. Its not like giving someone the initials P.E.E. or G.A.S.

criticalmass · March 2009

I don't think it will matter at all, my married initials are KY and when I am having an immature moment I chuckle to myself initialing paperwork thinking about my favorite brand of lubricant.

It really doesn't matter.

yale · March 2009

staycee:
I think it's a non-issue.

Ditto

mrsmel · March 2009

what the heck is wrong with ED?

mrsmel · March 2009

erectile disfunction? are you kidding me? you are now trying much to hard to find something wrong.

Cella_24 · March 2009

In the south you use 3 all the time, never 2, we are big on monograms down here. EDA, would be her monogram, I don't see any issues with this at all.

mldpgh · March 2009

My sister's initials (both with maiden and married name) are EAD. Her daughter is also EAD. My sister is 42 and my niece, 10, everyone has survived without incident. Not a big deal.

nicolehoppe · March 2009

I might double think if it were a boy, but not for a girl at all! Complete non-issue

afg · March 2009

You're worrying too much about this.

twirlerbride · March 2009

Thanks everyone! That is what I get for laying in bed when I am awake instead of just getting up to get ready! Crazy thoughts! I needed to be told I am crazy!

evhamm · March 2009

mrs. remy :
is the issue because someone is thinking Erectile Dysfunction? that is the only thing I can possibly come up with here....
just go for it. Its not like giving someone the initials P.E.E. or G.A.S.

I feel the same for B.M. initials (bowel movement)...

efortune · March 2009

Whats wrong with ED? Its not like her initials are SEX or something. Not sure what the big deal is.

jason&robin · March 2009

I don't think that's an issue

k_leigh_d · March 2009

your husband . . . FOR SURE!! I see this as a no brainer.

DarcyLongfellow · March 2009

I knew what you were getting at in your original post (erectile dysfunction), but I do NOT think it's a big deal.

Besides, when do you ever use only your first and last initial?? I've always, always seen people use all three initials anytime they're initialing something, or doing anything that requires using initials. Plus, as PP pointed out, that wouldn't even be her monogram.

karelaorange · March 2009

I thought by ED you meant "Emergency Department". Wow, I'm off. I don't think it's a problem.

Temp984666312503071 · March 2009

Definitely not an issue.

And FWIW, I associate "ED" with Emotionally Disturbed - not Erectile Dysfunction . I am a counselor though .

mama2royalty · March 2009

criticalmass:
I don't think it will matter at all, my married initials are KY and when I am having an immature moment I chuckle to myself initialing paperwork thinking about my favorite brand of lubricant.

It really doesn't matter.

mama2royalty · March 2009

I can't stop laughing at this...LoL...

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