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Too Geographical?

Jaffacakes View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 01:20 AM Post #1
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Hi all, We think we have FINALLY decided on a possible boys name (hurrah!): Miles Alexander ******** The only problem is that our surname is the same as a very large city in Queensland and I am worried that having a measure of distance plus a geographical location might be a bit strange. Thoughts?

fifi-trixibelle View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:09 AM Post #2
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I don't think it would be strange. Miles Alexander is a great combo .

countrymel View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:14 AM Post #3
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I think it should be fine. Miles Alexander is a fab combination! * I knew a Miles once who we always referred to as Miles of Smiles.... he was just a very smiley person, I automatically think BIG SMILE when I hear of a Miles now!

~maryanne~ View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:25 AM Post #4
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Just in case you have not realised - Miles is also a town in QLD.

~Supernova~ View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:31 AM Post #5
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I think it's fine.

Banana Pancakes View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:33 AM Post #6
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If I lived in Queens land I wouldn't do it, but if I lived elsewhere I probably world.

nlman View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:51 AM Post #7
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I love it!

MissingInAction View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:53 AM Post #8
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QUOTE (~maryanne~ @ 17/02/2013, 08:25 AM) Just in case you have not realised - Miles is also a town in QLD. I was just about to add this. I personally think it is a bit too geographical. Sorry. Although, depending on just how well known the surname city is, you could probably get away with it if you live in another state. If you're living here in QLD it's probably not a good idea. Sorry

baddmammajamma View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 09:08 AM Post #9
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Miles Brisbane Miles Gold Coast Miles Townsville Miles Thuringowa Miles Cairns Miles Toowoomba Miles Rockhampton Miles Mackay Miles Bundaberg... I'm just not seeing any issue! Miles is a great name!

Jaffacakes View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 11:01 AM Post #10
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Thanks for the reassurance, looks like we have a name This post has been edited by Jaffacakes: 18/02/2013, 01:05 AM

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