What to do when initials create BAD?!

l_elizabeth · November 2011

So we're 95% set on Brooks for our DS, but here's the issue. We've always planned on using August as a middle name-- it's a family name and we both love it. Problem? Our last name starts with a D. And the other problem? We don't have many alternates-- the ones we do have just don't sound right with Brooks (Charles is one, and the "s" endings in both doesn't work for me, the other is Carter, and rhymes with our last name). This obviously creates the initials BAD. Can we overlook that-- or is it just...bad? LOL.

So, what would you do? Our alternate names are Lincoln and Everett. I always hear good feedback on Everett, I just worry it's too trendy. If we use either of these names, we'll use August as a middle name for sure.

I'd hate to pick another name just because of the middle name issue, but it does matter to us!

shannm · November 2011

I don't think it is that awful. I think it would create chuckles throughout life but it is not as "bad" as something like ASS.

l_elizabeth · November 2011

I'm intrigued-- I thought most people would say not to use it. This gives me hope that maybe I overreacted!

bread&jam · November 2011

Not a deal breaker IMO.

moonfaerie · November 2011

I don't think it's a deal-breaker either, but have you considered switching the names if it bothers you that much? August Brooks D----

l_elizabeth · November 2011

moonfaerie:
I don't think it's a deal-breaker either, but have you considered switching the names if it bothers you that much? August Brooks D----

Ehh, we just don't love August as a first name. We want the name we choose to be nickname proof, and I don't believe in giving a name and then calling them by something else (middle name included).

PrimReaper · November 2011

I don't think there's a problem with it. It will be a novelty for a short amount of time, but it's nothing terrible, as PP's mentioned.

LollipopsAndCrisps · November 2011

I'm with PPs. I wouldn't worry about it at all. Cute name, BTW!

ycristina84 · November 2011

I don't think you should worry about it. For one, when you sign initials on paperwork it's only your first and last name. Secondly, if you get thing monogrammed it'll actually be bDa so I don't think anyone will really make the connection. I can honestly say I don't know a lot of my friend's middle names and I've known some of them for 15+ years! No one knew mine till I sent my wedding invitations out. BAD, to me, is not really an issue!

SunMoon&Stars · November 2011

My BFF's initials were MAD (before she was married). She had fun with with it. Cool

FMIL&MOB · November 2011

I would have said give another MN but if you used Lincoln it would be BALD.

daenikoffre · November 2011

FMIL&MOB:
I would have said give another MN but if you used Lincoln it would be BALD.

Yes

& OP, I wouldn't worry about it. I think it's funny in a cute way now, and something he could have fun with later. Just don't be too surprised of people feel vocal about it. You know?

526SadieSadie · November 2011

shannm:
I don't think it is that awful. I think it would create chuckles throughout life but it is not as "bad" as something like ASS.

I agree. If we use our front runner name, her initials will be OCD, doesn't bother me at all.

serendipity_5 · November 2011

I think you are fine..A girlfriend of mine just told me the name she likes (she isnt pregnant) and the initials were STD, I pointed it out to her and that I would never do to a child lol but BAD is alright

jolynn326 · November 2011

Use it! Great name.

I had a childhood friend whose initials were BS. He thought he was cool stuff, especially since his dad's initials were GAS.

Before I got married, I liked using all three initials: KJS. Once I got married, my last name starts with a J, and now I just use KJ. All that to say that he would have to use his middle initial if it bothered him.

l_elizabeth · November 2011

Thanks everyone, makes me feel so much better! I think I was over-thinking it!

med380 · November 2011

Those are my mom's initials. I wouldn't worry. Like others have said, as long as it doesn't spell anything offensive, I wouldn't read too much into initials.

mandarod · November 2011

SunMoon&Stars:
My BFF's initials were MAD (before she was married). She had fun with with it.

A friend also had the initials BAD and he totally owned it! I think it's fine (and it could be fun!).

Ivana_Stolichnaya · November 2011

WHO CARES! No one cares what initials spell out.

My MIL's initials are S-A-D...it has nothing to do with her personality.

ObLaDi · November 2011

Totally fine. Go for it!

MAMAxB · November 2011

mj.reilly:
It is fine, imo. Nothing offensive.
The only ones I would stay away from are things like KKK, FU.K, ASS ... etc.

This.

And FWIW. My married initials ended up being BAD. Doesn't really bother me.

AbsoluteLM · November 2011

We didn't name DS Andrew Robert because the initials spelled ARF. We did name him Andrew Travis though which gives us ATF (Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms!) lol.

Really, though, we liked Travis better, so it worked out well for us, But if you love the names you have, no need to change because of the initials.

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