CAB as initials?

[Breeelizabeth]

I wasn't really worried about the fact that babies' initials were going to be CAB but it was the first thing my family commented on when I told them her name which upset me and worried me a little, will people notice that her initials are that of a taxi?
I'm still in two minds as to wether I want to give her two middle names, which I would only do to change her initials from CAB to CAYB.

 

[Mrs Dragonfly]

I don't know too many people who look that far into initials. Honestly I think it's rude that it was one of the first comments your family gave on baby's name. My initials were ADD before I got married, it got a few giggle comments but nothing that bothered me growing up.

 

[lauraemily17]

Middle names and initials aren't really used so it's not going to be that noticeable.

Our eldest first & last initials are XL! We didn't realise until after we'd named him but I doubt it would have changed our name choice even if we had!

 

[the why bird]

It's not like a taxi is a bad thing. If it spelled POO or KNOB I could understand. I imagine lots of people who have middle names beginning with vowels (which are super popular) have initials which spell random words.

 

[venapols]

if its ASS or TIT or FUK maybe but why would CAB be bad... Cab is a name in itself, like Cab Calloway

 

[Breeelizabeth]

It wasn't initially ME who thought CAB was a problem, it's just when the first thing my family could say about the name was that her initials were CAB.
Thanks to the ladies who gave kind responses.

 

[Sqwidge]

I don't see a problem with it! My friends initials were STD until she got married!

 

[wannabemomy37]

I don't see a problem with it! My friends initials were STD until she got married!

Oof that's rough! I went to school with a girl with the initials LSD too lol


To the OP - I'd only avoid it if it spelled FUK or something along those lines. Who cares if it's CAB? There is no teasing potential with a taxi cab, is there?

 

[Loozle]

I don't see it as an issue. My lo's initials are JAB and although it's been pointed out, it's not a bad word or anything so

 

[JumpingIn]

I once knew someone whose initials spelt VAG. THAT'S when you should worry!

 

[venapols]

I mean anything can be turned bad somehow, your worst ones if any would be

'shes been ridden more times than a taxi cab'
or
'how much for a ride'

but most people I know have never been bullied for initials, If you dont tell people they dont even know your middle name normally

+ I got bullied at school for mine and they dont even spell anything lol I just happened to have the same initials as a newly popular children's writer and no one could ever of predicted that

I really dont think it will cause much problems

 

[misspriss]

My LOs spell SAW, no big deal. Growing up I was ADA (In the US, American Dental Association, American Disability Act, etc....) Now I am ADW (crime of Assault with Deadly Weapon...)....hehe

 

[BlueWater]

I wouldn't worry about it. The 'joke' will soon get old. They'll probably say it once and never mention it again.
Middle names are only really used by choice.

 

[MrsPoodle]

I'd associate it with the citizen's advice bureau, but I would probably think it once, then forget about it. I don't know anyone who's been bullied for initials.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

My kids school never use middle names anyway so can not see a problem.

 

[ClairAye]

I wouldn't worry! My son's name (on birth certificate) is JLS but I loved the name so much I decided not to care!

 

[Bethi22]

My initials are BPA (like the bad stuff they used to use in plastics) but I didn't even realize that until I read your post. So in other words, no it's not a big deal! Also shame on your family for making you think otherwise!

 

[xakikox]

When she starts elementary school and students have to find someone in the class whose initials spell out a word, she'll be the one everyone goes to. I say go for it!