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Cant decide which name
Started by MRH, February 10, 2011, 10:39:54 AM
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Cant decide which name
February 10, 2011, 10:39:54 AM
Im stuck between two names at the moment and I really cant decide which one I should be called
My first choice is Scott because I have a friend called Scott who is incredible and means a hell of a lot to me and is someone I get a lot of inspiration from. Its also a name Ive always really liked. The trouble with that is I dont want it to feel like im stealing his identity at all as he also looks how I want to look lol. I guess I dont want it to feel like I have to live up to his image either.
My second choice is Matthew because my its probably the closest im gonna get to my birth name as it has no male equivilant so that way its easier for people to get used to and I dont have to change my signature or anything like that. The name itself doesnt really have much meaning to me.
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February 10, 2011, 10:54:32 AM
I like Matthew. It's interesting and can be shortened to Mat.
And you look like a Matthew.
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February 10, 2011, 11:02:05 AM
How interesting ... Scott happens to be the name that my wife and I are throwing around for me & Matthew is our ftm son's name... so my imput is that sounds like you have picked good ones.
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February 10, 2011, 06:06:32 PM
I think Matthew, with Scott as a middle name?
Although...waitaminute...your nickname could wind up being MatScot...that could be either cute or annoying...
(You look like one of those wiry, cute, bouncy little guys....so it might work?)
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February 10, 2011, 07:39:38 PM
You look more like a Matthew to me.
Plus, your friend Scott would probably feel pretty awkward if you change it to that, even if it is a flattering reason.
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February 11, 2011, 05:59:45 AM
I would go with Matthew. Besides, should you and Scott be together somewhere and someone calls out to you, you are both going to answer! Matthew sounds nice, as as Spacial has said, it can be shortened to Matt, which is also a very nice name.
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February 17, 2011, 06:59:39 PM
Both are nice names. I guess just go with the one you feel like more, or maybe use the other as a middle name.
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February 17, 2011, 11:03:32 PM
You look like a Mathew to me but I like both and obviously I like Scott as a middle name since it's my middle name 😀
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February 17, 2011, 11:06:37 PM
I like Matthew,its always been one of my favorite names. Which ever feels more right for you though.
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February 18, 2011, 06:15:52 AM
If you decide on Matthew/Mathew Scott, I reckon your friend would be impressed.
You are not copying him but saying thank you in a tribute to his friendship and support.
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February 18, 2011, 10:47:30 AM
I like Matthew, but a name needs to have meaning if you ask me 😕 i hope you chose the right one for you ^^,
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February 18, 2011, 04:18:59 PM
tbh, i think you look like a Martyn.. just saying 🙂
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#12
February 18, 2011, 04:43:40 PM
Matthew. You look more like a Matthew than a Scott. Actually you look like both. I'd go with Matthew though. Or like what justmeinoz said, you can be Matthew Scott. 😀
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February 18, 2011, 05:08:46 PM
Matthews a nice name but i prefer Scott 🙂
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February 19, 2011, 05:22:22 PM
You really look like a Matthew to me. I think Matthew Scott ______ nice.
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February 27, 2011, 09:28:40 PM
Ima vote Scott
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February 28, 2011, 08:25:30 AM
Matthew Definitely! You absolutely look Like a Mathew.
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