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in reply to a message by Mustard
I like your reason for using Nashville. It's easier to get away with as a middle name, and I don't think it's a problem if you live in Nashville. On the other hand, I tend to perceive place names as tacky for some reason - it might just be me. And I do think that - even though it's just a middle name - the combination with your last name does make it a little bit too much like a brand name. Shortening it to Nash might help to a certain extent. Or the internet tells me that Nashville was named after a fellow named Francis Nash. Would Matilda Frances Mustard be too obscure an homage to your city?
As far as the first name Matilda goes, I tend to like alliterative names, so I support it. I'm not a fan of the name Matilda itself, but most people seem to like it, and "Waltzing Matilda" is a fun song. Just be aware that alliteration in names does annoy a minority of people. Also, with the surname Mustard, it does sound a bit like a Harry Potter or Roald Dahl character. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely grabs attention way more than Andrew Mustard.
Normally I would suggest using Waldo instead of Emerson. However, with a surname like Mustard you have to be careful not to use a first name that's too comical or eccentric. The only drawback to Emerson is that, again, Emerson Mustard sounds like a brand.
I wouldn't mind having MNM as initials, but the other initials you mentioned don't seem very dignified. I wouldn't be thrilled if my initials were shorthand for "I don't know" or "Just kidding." I'd prefer something like POW or JOY - or, ending with an M, maybe BAM.
As far as the first name Matilda goes, I tend to like alliterative names, so I support it. I'm not a fan of the name Matilda itself, but most people seem to like it, and "Waltzing Matilda" is a fun song. Just be aware that alliteration in names does annoy a minority of people. Also, with the surname Mustard, it does sound a bit like a Harry Potter or Roald Dahl character. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely grabs attention way more than Andrew Mustard.
Normally I would suggest using Waldo instead of Emerson. However, with a surname like Mustard you have to be careful not to use a first name that's too comical or eccentric. The only drawback to Emerson is that, again, Emerson Mustard sounds like a brand.
I wouldn't mind having MNM as initials, but the other initials you mentioned don't seem very dignified. I wouldn't be thrilled if my initials were shorthand for "I don't know" or "Just kidding." I'd prefer something like POW or JOY - or, ending with an M, maybe BAM.
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Hey, thanks so much for taking the time to respond.
All good points! I personally don't mind place names, but it depends on the place, I suppose. Nash is a good idea, and it's actually a pretty common boy's name in Nashville. Also, thank you so much for taking the time to look up the history of Nashville! I did know about Francis Nash, but Francis/Frances have never been favorites for me. But Nash is another good option. I know Reese Witherspoon named her son Tennessee, which I also kinda love for a middle name, probably not with the name Mustard. The general opinion among responses seems to be the two together (Nashville Mustard) is too much, and I agree.
I personally love alliterative names too. I had always wished mine was alliterative, but I know that could annoy people. I don't mind a cartoonish feel as long as it's not something totally ridiculous. Matilda Mustard with a more typical middle name would be fun to say, I think.
I didn't think of Emerson Mustard as a brand until you said it. I guess it could be, but my love of Ralph Waldo might surpass it.
Again, not expecting a kid any time soon so I have time to think on it.
That is a good point about initials like IDK or JK not being dignified (Although maybe JK Rowling might disagree, haha!) , but that's a good idea to make sure if the letters stand for something else, it has a positive Association. LOL to me feels positive, as does JOY. MNM seems more neutral to me, but I would prolly avoid IDK or OMG or something lol. BAM isn't bad either lol. I wouldn't go out of my way to pick a name solely based on initials, but if I already had 2/3 initials set up with names that were important to me, I might go for the third. But lots of time to play and consider.
Thanks so much!
All good points! I personally don't mind place names, but it depends on the place, I suppose. Nash is a good idea, and it's actually a pretty common boy's name in Nashville. Also, thank you so much for taking the time to look up the history of Nashville! I did know about Francis Nash, but Francis/Frances have never been favorites for me. But Nash is another good option. I know Reese Witherspoon named her son Tennessee, which I also kinda love for a middle name, probably not with the name Mustard. The general opinion among responses seems to be the two together (Nashville Mustard) is too much, and I agree.
I personally love alliterative names too. I had always wished mine was alliterative, but I know that could annoy people. I don't mind a cartoonish feel as long as it's not something totally ridiculous. Matilda Mustard with a more typical middle name would be fun to say, I think.
I didn't think of Emerson Mustard as a brand until you said it. I guess it could be, but my love of Ralph Waldo might surpass it.
Again, not expecting a kid any time soon so I have time to think on it.
That is a good point about initials like IDK or JK not being dignified (Although maybe JK Rowling might disagree, haha!) , but that's a good idea to make sure if the letters stand for something else, it has a positive Association. LOL to me feels positive, as does JOY. MNM seems more neutral to me, but I would prolly avoid IDK or OMG or something lol. BAM isn't bad either lol. I wouldn't go out of my way to pick a name solely based on initials, but if I already had 2/3 initials set up with names that were important to me, I might go for the third. But lots of time to play and consider.
Thanks so much!
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