Initials bother me...what do you think?

kdw1144 · October 2018

Choosing a name has been tough. We needed a name that worked in English and Spanish. We haven’t agreed on much. Then we thought of Ezekiel Mason W(last name) and we both really liked it. Only problem is that first/last initials will be E.W. Is that best to avoid and reconsider or is it a non issue? I am scared but my SO said he’ll have a middle initial and he’ll go by Zeke most of the time so it won’t come up. Idk tho...

eatinwatermelonseeds · October 2018

This would fit well in our Favorite Names Thread. I would probably reconsider an E name, though, if your last name is a W. If you like Zeke, just use that.

brie_and_almonds · October 2018

I honestly think initials are a non-issue that we overthink. They rarely come up, and like your DH said, the person can decide to include or not include their middle initial to change them. I would probably only change it if they spelled something really bad.. ASS, KKK, FUK, WTF, HIV, STD/STI... probably not much else.

That being said, I went to school with a kid whose initials were STD, and when we learned about STDs in health class, he was definitely teased, but when his parents named him, the term "STD" wasn't even used... so the seemingly innocent initials you decide on now, could always end up standing for something unfortunate, and that part is totally out of your control.

k2k2tog · October 2018

It took me a while to figure out why E.W. would be an issue. So I definitely think you’re overthinking this.

jarethinafrock · October 2018

Until I got married, my initials were EW (technically EMRW) and it never bothered me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

mammabearcher · October 2018

I don’t think that’s an issue. I wouldn’t think twice if I saw those letters as initals.

MaggieG183 · October 2018

I currently have three students with the initials E.W. I teach middle school too...zero problems with bullying for them. Don’t sweat it.

expandcontract · October 2018

I actually like the initials ASS.

megsb615 · October 2018

I think it’s fine and not an issue. The only time I ever use my first and last initial is when I’m initialing documents. If all 3 initials spelled something not so great, it’d be a no go for me. I’m in the South though, and put my son’s initials or name on everything from bibs and blankets (when he was a baby) to some of his clothes, so good initials are key for me. 💁🏼‍♀️

zuuls_mom · October 2018

I just think of Entertainment Weekly.

troystory17 · October 2018

over my head I guess ..what is E.W?

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f · October 2018

@troystory17 I was taking it as someone going "ewww" as in gross. But maybe I'm missing something? I really don't think it's a big deal.

troystory17 · October 2018

ohhh honestly didn't even cross my mind haha

eta: I wouldn't worry about the initials if you really like the name.

mariposa_767s · October 2018

expandcontract said:

I actually like the initials ASS.

I just spit out my coffee

chucksmom15 · October 2018

@kdw1144 you posted this question on multiple BMBs. As someone above mentioned, this forum is a little more structured. Please intro in whatever month you are due in and join in on the conversations. Posting the same question on multiple boards is only going to get your post closed by the admins.

k2k2tog · October 2018

chucksmom15 said:

@kdw1144 you posted this question on multiple BMBs. As someone above mentioned, this forum is a little more structured. Please intro in whatever month you are due in and join in on the conversations. Posting the same question on multiple boards is only going to get your post closed by the admins.

WTF? I feel so used...