Thoughts on these rarely/one of a kind names please

Boy Names
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We are expecting our first child in a few days. Here is our name choice and the reasons.

Nasmith Johannsen [name]McLean[/name]. We would call him “[name]Smith[/name]” as his first name.

Before you think Sex in the City - Here is the background…

My husband has an uncle who was a WWI hero, the name Nasmith has been in his family for years. You’ll notice it’s not the same spelling as the founder of basketball.

Secondly, [name]Herman[/name] [name]Smith[/name]-Johannsen has been credited as one of the original founders of skiing. We’re both big skiers and I have Scandinavian roots so [name]Smith[/name]-Johannsen fits from my side of the family.

http://laurentian.quebecheritageweb.com/article/herman-jackrabbit-smith-johannsen-1875-1987

[name]Both[/name] names have a lot of meaning for both of us but strangers, of course, wouldn’t understand this when he’s introduced so I’d like to know your thoughts.

Thanks,
C

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I think using a family name is wonderful. It is unusual but if someone asks, it is simple enough to explain that Nasmith is a family name, an uncle who fought in WWI. His middle name obviously means something to you as well. Be proud of your choices.

Go for it!