Is the name George Joseph too much of a tongue twister?

Sahara6971 · September 2014

So with the help of the wonderful ladies on the BN board I think I have come up with a girl name. YAY! We like Alice Elaine (Elaine is my mom's middle name). I would love to honor my mom who passed away a few years ago but I don't want to use her first name (Sandra).

For a boy we like George and my husband just suggested Joseph as a middle name. Ironically, my dad's middle name is Joseph (my husband had no clue when he suggested it). We could also do Walter, my dad's first name.

Back to my question....does George Joseph sound alright together?

animalcrckr · September 2014

I think they sound fine together. First and middle names are not commonly spoken together in day to day conversation so I'm of the opinion that FN/MN flow is not a big deal. This is even more ok when the MN is honoring a family member. I think the meaning of the name outweighs any awkwardness. I would rather my child tell someone their middle name and be able to remember/speak of their grandfather, etc.

That being said, I love the name Walter. It is my DS2's MN (my grandfather's name).

I do not think you can go wrong either way.

jennjilljo · September 2014

I like it. Can you yell it out all right for future purposes? That's my test.

StephanieLBerg · September 2014

Sounds fine to me! A nickname for him could be GJ!

erobbins09 · September 2014

I like it! But I still started singing John Jacob Jingleheimerschmidt.. (Sp?)
But I do like it!

foxslaw · September 2014

jennhillhoite said:
I like it. Can you yell it out all right for future purposes? That's my test.

I laughed.

Sahara6971 · September 2014

erobbins09 said:

I like it! But I still started singing John Jacob Jingleheimerschmidt.. (Sp?) But I do like it!

Oh no!!!

jennhillhoite said:

I like it. Can you yell it out all right for future purposes? That's my test.

Not as well as I can w/ my two other boys "HENRY STEVEN @#%$^ & NOLAN CHARLES @#%$^" lol

PikoPiko · September 2014

I like classic names. Sounds fine and proper.

MrsRoy07 · September 2014

Ok I'm going to go against the grain here and say they're not the best combo. I like George Walter better.

dreemkin84 · September 2014

I also like George Walter better. I'm not a huge fan of alliteration. But either name is classic and lovely.

rosieo52 · September 2014

Count me for a George Walter vote! I think you can yell it better

But could also depend on your last name!

Sahara6971 · September 2014

Arduenser Our last name sounds like Blankie if that helps

Sahara6971 · September 2014

OOOOH, just realized we could have a George W....well not Bush, but our last name does start w/ B. That is if we went with Walter.

rosieo52 · September 2014

With new info I think either is good! May even be leaning more towards George Joseph!

jennjilljo · September 2014

Sahara6971 said:

erobbins09 said:

I like it! But I still started singing John Jacob Jingleheimerschmidt.. (Sp?) But I do like it!

Oh no!!!

jennhillhoite said:

I like it. Can you yell it out all right for future purposes? That's my test.

Not as well as I can w/ my two other boys "HENRY STEVEN @#%$^ & NOLAN CHARLES @#%$^" lol

I would go with the version that is easiest to yell. George Walter does seem easier to yell together. I love your 2 older boys names, too.

Sahara6971 · September 2014

jennhillhoite said:

Sahara6971 said:

erobbins09 said:

I like it! But I still started singing John Jacob Jingleheimerschmidt.. (Sp?) But I do like it!

Oh no!!!

jennhillhoite said:

I like it. Can you yell it out all right for future purposes? That's my test.

Not as well as I can w/ my two other boys "HENRY STEVEN @#%$^ & NOLAN CHARLES @#%$^" lol

I would go with the version that is easiest to yell. George Walter does seem easier to yell together. I love your 2 older boys names, too.

LOL, I agree, it is easier to yell George Walter. And thank you

KMommytobe · September 2014

erobbins09 said:
I like it! But I still started singing John Jacob Jingleheimerschmidt.. (Sp?)
But I do like it!

I did the same!!! I vote George Walter

PeaceofKia · September 2014

@jennhillhoite LOL, that's our second test.

Test 1...will it look good on a resume?

Test 2 . When they piss us off, does it sound right when we yell at them to come downstairs?

LMAO!

triplej9 · September 2014

I think George Walter sounds better than George Joseph. I like that you are using family names.

I also started singing that tune that pp's did with George Joseph!

Amaryllismagic · September 2014

I'm having a hard time saying George Joseph clearly...so my vote is for George Walter. All are good, strong names though, great choices!

ems0523 · September 2014

We have a George Paul, so I'm partial to George anyhow

After some debate in choosing his middle name, we went with the one that meant the most. I'd suggest using the name that will mean the most. Middle names should (IMO) be chosen for a reason not just because they sound good.

P.S. we call our George either Georgie or Georgeous

tee18 · September 2014

KMommytobe said:

erobbins09 said:
I like it! But I still started singing John Jacob Jingleheimerschmidt.. (Sp?)
But I do like it!
I did the same!!! I vote George Walter

I did too! Funny - I couldn't figure out the actual names that are in the song (until seeing this)

jennjilljo · September 2014

Name crisis resolved. Cheers to George!

Ducktale · September 2014

I say go for it!

Sahara6971 · September 2014

jennhillhoite said:

Name crisis resolved. Cheers to George!

Yes! George Walter it is!! This is such a relief. With my second son we didn't have a name for him until after he was born!

Thank you all for your help! XOXO

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