EthiopianFood Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) do you automatically think "religious" or "Bible?" Would you assume a child with this name had a conservative religious family? Edited November 7, 2010 by RaeAnne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of the son from Everwood. :D I do love the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of the son from Everwood. :D I do love the name! So I'm not the only one! :lol: ETA: This isn't what I'm going for, I just think it's funny that you would think of that. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yes, I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I have never even heard the name before, but when I read it that is what I thought it must be- a conservative religious name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of the son from Everwood. :D I do love the name! LOL! Me too! I loved that show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of my sil's ex-boyfriend. ;) I never actually met him, but my kids did. They still rave about him, so I guess I see the name in a neutral-positive light, with no particular attributes attached. If he were a jerk, I suppose I'd have to report differently, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 first thing that i thought of was pippi longstocking ~ ephraim was her father's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 No. I'd think the parents liked old-fashioned names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yes, I would automatically think religious and Bible. However, I wouldn't automatically think that the parents were religiously conservative, given the resurgence in older names. (My preschooler has an Omri in his class, and other things I know about the family situation have me pretty convinced they are not religiously conservative.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 No, I would not think conservative christian family based on hearing the name. I would be seeking visual clues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Religious Christians but not necessarily conservative. We know one-spelled "Afram." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Honestly? My first thought is Ephraim Kishon (the writer). :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 do you automatically think "religious" or "Bible?" Would you assume a child with this name had a conservative religious family? Absolutely. First Christian in general, and then LDS. Sorry :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I see it as an older generation name that you don't hear much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Absolutely. First Christian in general, and then LDS. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 When I read your thread title, my first thought was, "Amish." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 My dh's grandfather was named Ephraim, so that's what I think of now. They were religious, but not orthodox, Jews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 When I read your thread title, my first thought was, "Amish." "Amish" was my first thought too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 The only Ephraim I know is from a bi-racial, strong Christian but not overly conservative homeschooling family. So, my first impulse would be to assume the family is religious to a certain extent (at least enough to motivate the name choice), but would make no further assumptions. BTW, they pronounce it "E-frame", which I found a little odd, although I'm not sure how else to pronounce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I see it as an older generation name that you don't hear much anymore. "Anymore"? I've *never* met anyone by that name outside of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yes. Religious Jewish or Christian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope, the thing I think first is to finish the name with Zimbalist, Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 When I read your thread title, my first thought was, "Amish." :iagree: To me, Ephraim = Amish/ Menonite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Absolutely. First Christian in general, and then LDS. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 yes and yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 do you automatically think "religious" or "Bible?" Would you assume a child with this name had a conservative religious family? Yes, unless they were an addict of '60's TV ("dun-duN-DUNNNNNNN...the ef-bee-eye"). (Well, not "assume", but be on my toes for.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 No. I also think of Everwood... and it was my great-great grandfather's name. He was from southern Georgia - I'm sure he was Christian, but not Amish, Mennonite or LDS. It's an old fashioned name, and there is a biblical association, but the idea that it's old-fashioned strikes me before the conservative Christian association. I have crossed paths with a couple little kids with this name (or, a variation) and I have a feeling that, like many old-fashioned names - it's going to shake its associations and become a little more popular. Just a feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) I also think of the guy on Everwood. DH says he thinks of some fighter in the UFC named Ephraim Escudero. Edited November 7, 2010 by Ellyndria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 do you automatically think "religious" or "Bible?" Would you assume a child with this name had a conservative religious family? No, I think of a Jewish boy because there are lots of little Ephraim's running around in my old neighborhood. It is such a cute name! So, maybe conservative or orthodox Jewish...yes, Christian... not so much. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of the son from Everwood. :D I do love the name! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of the son from Everwood. :D I do love the name! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Just a question--Who is Ephraim in the bible? ETA--Oh, is it a place name, for Bethlehem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Ephraim and Manasseh were Joseph (of Egypt)'s two sons. They are two of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Yep, I would think the family is pretty religious, possibly Jewish, Amish, or LDS but not definitely. Don't think I've ever actually known a Mormon Ephraim, but I might have. (I'm LDS.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Oh, duh, of course! Thanks, Dangermom. I need to review my bible memorization--dd was supposed to memorize the 12 tribes but I didn't get to it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 The only Ephraim (Ef-rye-eem) I've ever known was from Latino family. He certainly did not come across as being from a conservative Christiam family, though he *was* Catholic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Oh, duh, of course! Thanks, Dangermom.I need to review my bible memorization--dd was supposed to memorize the 12 tribes but I didn't get to it. :D Oh, that's easy. Just listen to Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat about a zillion times....Rueben was the eldest of the children of Israel, with Simeon and Levi the next in line...Naphtali and Issachar with Asher and Dan, Zebulun and Gad took the total to nine...Jacob! Jacob and Sons!...Benjamin and Judah, which leaves only one...Jacob! Jacob and Sons! Joseph, Jacob's favorite son... Then strike out Reuben and add in Joseph's sons. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaissezFaire Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yes I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I think of Efram Zimbalist Jr. And yes, bible, but not necessarily conservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope, the thing I think first is to finish the name with Zimbalist, Jr. Yes, unless they were an addict of '60's TV ("dun-duN-DUNNNNNNN...the ef-bee-eye"). (Well, not "assume", but be on my toes for.) My first thought, too. My second thought is of Hispanic/Latino roots as the only Ephraim I've known was Hispanic. Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 No, but that is mainly base on where I live. This isn't a Christian area and people like unusual names here. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 first thing that i thought of was pippi longstocking ~ ephraim was her father's name. I was a Pippi addict as a kid, so it reminds me of her father. (Pretty sure that was his name.) finally! i was starting to wonder if there weren't any other pippi fans on here! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of the son from Everwood. :D I do love the name! :iagree: LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope, the thing I think first is to finish the name with Zimbalist, Jr. Same here. The natural progression went something like this: Ephraim=Zimbalist, Jr.=Stephanie Zimbalist=Remington Steele=Pierce Brosnan, oh, Pierce Brosnan :001_wub:=Mamma Mia="Wow, I could really go for hearing 'Dancing Queen' right about now." But that's just me :D. I love the name Ephraim. I do think of it as a biblical name, but to me, it doesn't reflect on the beliefs of the parents/family. I'm sure this is because our son also has what is considered an old, biblical name and we are neither conservative, nor particularly religious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangearrow Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 My first thought IS "Bible," but I don't also immediately think or assume that the family is a religious, conservative one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nope. I think of the son from Everwood. :D I do love the name! :iagree: I love the name. My great grandfather was named Ephraim, and I often thought about using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Yes. I'm another who would think of Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. He was a big TV star when I was a kid (The F.B.I.) and he lived near me and I'd seem him rather frequently around town. He drove a white Rolls Royce that always caught my eye. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I love the name Ephraim, but I've never been able to get DH into it. I've never met a real life Ephraim, so I don't really have preconceptions. I have an Ari with a very Jewish last name who's not Jewish (his grandfather is; he's named after his great-grandfather...sort of), though, so I guess I'm less inclined to make assumptions about religion based on names than I might be otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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