HELP! Due soon..alliteration opinions?

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HELP! Due soon..alliteration opinions?
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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 3:37pm
I need some unbiased advise! My DH and I just happen to love 2 names that begin with "W". The names are Will and Wyatt. The problem is that our last name begins with W. What are your thoughts on alliterative names? I really like both of those first names, but I some how am having trouble getting past the W-W sound. (last name is Whalen)

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks! Susan

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Registered: 08-19-2004
Fri, 09-17-2004 - 3:59pm
Well, I see your point. I don't like the 2 W's together. It's a mouthful. However, I think the names are adorable. And honestly, they don't sound that bad with your last name.

It's alot worse to end a name with the same letter as the beginning of the last name (my husband - Russ Sherman , it sounds like his name is Rush.)

Good luck!

Cindy

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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 4:23pm
I love both names. My oldest son's name is William nn Will! I don't care for alliterative names even though my married name is. I think people either really like it and do it with their last name or with childrens' names or they don't. If you do, go for it. Both of your names are great, very masculine and strong.

Best of luck,

Dana Davis (Someone who dislikes alliteration-Go figure)

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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 5:04pm
Normally, double initials seem rather "cutesy" to me, especially on a boy. However, Wyatt Whalen has nice flow. Will Whalen is somewhat of a mouthful. The double t's in Wyatt break it up enough to actually sound good. Another thing that goes a long way with me in this case is that neither Wyatt nor Whalen is a "cute" name. For example Katie Calloway or Andy Applebee sounds a lot more comical.

If it really continues to bother you, two ways to downplay it would be: 1. A double name- John Wyatt, Jack Wyatt, Luke Wyatt, Jake Wyatt 2. Using Wyatt for the mn (assuming you could find a fn you love as much)

Here are some Wyatt/Will-type names you might warm up to- Shane, Drew, Keegan, Phillip, Nathan(Nate), Stefan, Spencer, Finley(Finn), Dominic(Nic), Vincent, Victor, Ramsey

Also, if you're really in love with Will, which is a little much with Whalen in my honest opinion, maybe you could do William Whalen and call him Liam instead.

Best wishes, and keep us posted! Ginger

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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 6:08pm
Having grown up as Kelli Kinsey, let me tell you, it is not fun. :) Just a little too rhymey sounding with all the same letters. (I was so happy to finally change my name when I got married lol).

I believe someone else mentioned using a variation of the name, such as William or Liam for Will, to avoid the double W's ... I think that would be a good idea (although William still presents the W problem, but it doesn't sound quite as bad). Liam is actually a shortened form of William, so even if you named him Liam you could call him Will yourself (and still avoid the two W's on a daily basis).

HTH

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Sun, 09-19-2004 - 12:42am
Actually, I think Will Whalen sounds quite nice!
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Sun, 09-19-2004 - 12:53am
In my opinion, it all depends on the names and how much the first and last names have in common. For example, Will and Whalen both share the consonants W and L. Wyatt and Whalen share only the W. For the vowels, the A sound is different in each name. However, they are both two syllables. Say the names together and see what you think. Our last name begins with B, so I've avoided names that begin with B when DH and I discuss names, but if I find a B name that I think sounds really good and isn't too close to our last name, I would still consider using it. For example, since our last name is two syllables and begins with B and ends with N, I doubt I will choose a first name that both begins with B and ends with N. I MIGHT consider another B name that doesn't end with N and has either one or three syllables. If I like another non-B name equally well, though, I'd probably drop the B name.

So, in my view, it's complicated! Good luck!

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Sun, 09-19-2004 - 3:19pm
I personally would skip Will Whalen...is does sound too rhymey. I thin Wyatt Whalen is better but I am still not sure if it is the one...

We have a W last name and like Westley as first name...but we put it aside as well...also because we want DH's name, Christopher as middle name and WCW already means something else to a lot of people (World Championship Wrestling).

Jarett Whalen sounds nice and has similiar feel as Wyatt.

I also like

Clint Whalen

Cooper Whalen

Garrett Whalen

Marshall Whalen

Tucker Whalen


Good luck!

Amy 33 4/28

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Registered: 11-09-2003
Mon, 09-20-2004 - 3:13am
I like the names Will and Wyatt, and I do not think as an adult it would matter too much. My only concern is he might be made fun of as a child with the W-W sound.

Good Luck

Tara
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Registered: 07-22-2004
Mon, 09-20-2004 - 3:54am
Be careful not to see the forest for the trees. Rest and relax I say because the two w's have no infraction whatsoever. Unless of coures the first and last names are similar. I don't see that though. Will Whalen and Wyatt Whalen aren't that bad.
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Registered: 09-07-2004
Mon, 09-20-2004 - 2:28pm
I think it's fine to have two W's. My dad's first, middle and last names start with the same letter, and I don't think it's a mouthful to say.

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