Okay, so I have about three weeks until my due date, and I just discovered that the name I picked ([name_u]Rowan[/name_u] [name_f]Alice[/name_f]) when combined has an unfortunate word in the middle beginning with an “a” (RowANALice). I rationalized that probably no one would notice but me, but I acknowledge that children can sometimes be cruel. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband wants me to change the middle name ASAP as he grew up being teased for his own name. I really love the middle name [name_f]Alice[/name_f], as it is similar to my mom’s name and is also the middle name of my husband’s deceased mother. However, we’ve only embroidered the middle name on one onesie, so it’s not any trouble to change the name, and I am fine sacrificing a name for a possibly happier childhood for my daughter. Thoughts? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think we’re being ridiculous?
I can’t see an issue. I’d have never thought of this, and even if I did I wouldn’t really pay attention. It’s not like everyone will know her middle name, and it’s not like they will say and write it as Rowanalice. Kids tease for much worse things.
I honestly think you’re overthinking here.
I agree completely with @ethelmary !
Thank you! I tend to overthink a lot!
Honestly I think you looked way too hard. [name_m]Even[/name_m] after looking at the two names together with those letters capitalized it took me a whole minute to even see what you’re talking about. The sounds the name makes doesn’t even come close.
Thank you! And haha, I was looking on purpose because someone recently shared a facebook post about how parents need to scrutinize their kids names so they won’t be teased and I was shocked to realize what I had done! 
I don’t think people will make that connection. it’s a beautiful name! if you’re really worried, maybe you should consider [name_u]Rowen[/name_u], with an ‘e’.
I don’t think [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] [name_f]Alice[/name_f] will be a problem!
I really do not think this will be a problem. 
That’s also a good idea! Didn’t think of that.
Al(l)ison also works as an [name_f]Alice[/name_f] honor, if you’re still worried. ^.^
Alison is my mother’s name! But it unfortunately still starts with AL haha
Oh, I see the problem now. Haha! I thought it was “Row an’ a lice” you were worried about. Still, I don’t think it’s a big deal, unless you plan on using the names as double-barrels, & even then it’s a MAYBE.
Okay, thank you!
I thought of doing a second middle name, but she already will have a hyphenated double last name, and five names seems excessive 
I think [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] [name_f]Alice[/name_f] is absolutely fine, beautiful name! People rarely use/know each other middles anyway.
Besides, if a silly kid/person wants to tease someone, they usually do that no matter the reasons, because it’s about their own insecurities/issues.
This is very true. Thank you, and thank you everyone for helping out!
Yeah I think you’re overthinking this. I’ve known multiple [name_f]Analisa[/name_f], [name_f]Annaleigh[/name_f], etc that would seem much more ripe for teasing and none of them have had a problem.
That being said, if you or your husband has latched onto this to the point you can no longer fully get behind [name_f]Alice[/name_f] then I would go ahead and make a change.
Rowan [name_f]Alice[/name_f] is a beautiful name and if you don’t bring it to ANYONE’S attention, it won’t go anywhere and would never be noticed. I think you have chosen well and have looked too hard as that would not be noticeable. 
I would have never seen that because the names are separate, and I would have never heard it because the a sound is different!
Most kids wont ever know her middle name and its a real stretch to even think of it at all. I dont think you should worry. A possible alternative is [name_u]Ellis[/name_u] but that might be more unisex than you want.