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one syllable first and last name?

T&K T&K View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 06:12 PM Post #1
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DH and I both love the name Claude, our surname is one syllable starting with R. Do you think this could work? I just don't know.

dorkalicious View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 06:23 PM Post #2
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We also have a one syllable surname.... we won't use a one syllable first name as we don't like the 'choppy' sound. BUT if you really like Claude then go for it!

Gudrun View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 06:31 PM Post #3
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It might. Just think of all the examples you already know and know of. How do they sound and how does Claude X sound in comparison? Then decide. I'm a Claude fan but I'd still suggest this if I wasn't

Susiebelle View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 06:32 PM Post #4
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I know some people wouldn't but I think it can depend on the names...eg think of these actors: Claude Rains Rose Byrne Hugh Grant Do you have a problem with these? I think in fact Rosa Byrne or Hugh Grantham which would be more "correct" just don't sound as good! Or is it just that I'm used to them and they're attractive people...

countrymel View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 06:32 PM Post #5
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I have a one syllable surname - when I hear people introduce me as 'Mel surname' it always sounds really stupid to me. I never introduce myself by the one syllable diminutive of my three syllable name - I can see what my parents were thinking. Claude is however a rather awesome name! What if he uses his middle initial too when introducing himself (at some future event where your as yet unborn son needs to do so in front of a group of strangers!)? That should solve the problem... because I DO want you to use Claude!

tres-chic View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 06:44 PM Post #6
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It's longish sounding, so I think it would be fine.

Musk Sticks View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 06:56 PM Post #7
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I think it will be fine. Claude is a great name.

kerilyntaryn View Member Profile	13/02/2013, 07:38 PM Post #8
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yes probably - depends on the name both my boys have 1 syllable first names with a 1 syllable surname James Brown is another famous 1 syllable first and last name

Susiebelle View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 09:38 AM Post #9
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Just came back to add Claude is a great name, and I imagine it would work with most 1 syllable last names!

Clarial View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 09:50 AM Post #10
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I think its absolutely fine. The one syllable pairing doesn't bother me at all. As the PP mentioned there are some talented and attractive people with one syllable first and lasts. Here are some other examples that come to mind. Unfortunately not as attractive and talented perhaps lol :-) Wayne Swan Mae West Eve Lomb

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