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What do you think of this first and last name together?

audmama1audmama1 member
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My husband and I both loved the name we picked out for our boy but for some reason I am having second thoughts. I LOVE the first name, Wylie, (it’s my moms maiden name- so extra special to me) but am worried it’s doesn’t work well with our last name (Kuhn) . Any insights appreciated
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Re: What do you think of this first and last name together?

  • knottie_knottie1knottie_knottie1 member
    Is the last name pronounced 'koon' like in racoon or 'kun' like cunning? If pronounced more like the former, people may think you're saying "wild coon" instead of "Wylie Kuhn", which wouldn't be great IMO. My other thought went to Wile E. Coyote
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  • Knottie1433187098Knottie1433187098 member
    Teacher here and I’ve seen many names! That’s cute! Family names are special and always get a bit of a pass on being whimsical if they aren’t super traditionally used as first names. Go with your gut. 
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  • meggymemeggyme member
    My only concern would be an association with Wiley Coyote, especially with a last name that I presume is pronounced Coon, like raccoon. Maybe pair it with a more traditional middle name so they have some options as they grow up.
    DD1: June '16 DD2: March ‘19 :::: Married since 2011 :::: USN Wife ::::
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