When thinking about names do you take initials into consideration, if so how much weight do you put into it? If your favourite name combo ended up spelling out something with the child’s surname would it be a deal breaker?
Currently TTC, if it’s a boy I’m absolutely IN [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] with [name_m]Henry[/name_m] [name_u]Everest[/name_u]. But his surname will be [name_u]Lane[/name_u]. HEL isn’t the nicest initials but is it bad enough skip out on my first choice of name?
I think initials are a very, very secondary concern when making a choice with a name. People rarely think about them, and even when writing initials most don’t include the middle one. HEL is perfectly fine, and I doubt anyone will make the connection. It’s not even the full word, anyway. Something inoffensive in a word, for example CAR, is fine, and sometimes the words can be delightful (PAW). The only time I would avoid a name based on initials is if it spells something obscene/objectionable. For example, my aunt’s married name leaves her with the initials ASS, and someone on here had to avoid an “e” middle for [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] or else she would have been PEE
Hel is not offensive, it is even in names like [name_f]Helen[/name_f] and [name_f]Helena[/name_f]. I don’t think it’s an issue at all.
I wouldn’t look twice at a monogram with the letters HEL. Go with [name_m]Henry[/name_m] [name_u]Everest[/name_u], it’s beautiful and the initials are fine!
Initials only really matter if they spell or allude to something obscene. HEL won’t raise any eyebrows.
Not a concern unless the initials are something like ASS or COK.
[name_m]How[/name_m] often is anyone using all three of their initials on anything?
If you don’t like how it would look on a monogrammed towel or backpack, just write out the full name, or don’t have the initials at all. It’s so not necessary.
In your case, HEL would mean nothing. Like YDB or JSI. Doesn’t really spell out much. Like @wandsworth said, it would only matter it it spelt something more explicit, like AS*
HEL isn’t bad at all. It would be if it was HELL, but seeing HEL doesn’t really make me think of HELL to be honest.