Oak Knoll Mom Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I once read a birth announcement for twins named Twierra and Twinerra. Went to school with a guy named "Iv" which was a nickname for being a So-and-so the Fourth (IV). There was also a Thold. This site should get them laughing (ETA: Warning -- some irreverent and off color humor therein). I went to college with and IV. Did your IV go to Clemson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 This thread is hilarious :lol: I know people with these names: Manon (girl's middle name!) Jeldrick Jeldrys (no, they're not siblings) Meledys August (Auggie for short) Pancracia (very old name) Jerusha Dieter There's an adorable little boy in our co-op named August. Also, Billy Graham's granddaughter is named Jerusha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 There's an adorable little boy in our co-op named August. Also, Billy Graham's granddaughter is named Jerusha. Hey, I know an adorable little boy who has the middle name of August. Not naming names. Oh, wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 If they did this, his son would NEVER be allowed to be in a race of any kind.:lol: It took me a minute. But, holy moly, that's funny! :smilielol5: :001_huh: I don't get it. Someone can PM me with the explanation if it's too much for the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Hey, I know an adorable little boy who has the middle name of August. Not naming names. Oh, wait... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I have a friend who's grandson has the middle name "Danger." Danger reminds me of this story. My midwife had pictures of all the babies she'd delivered, and one was Courage. I thought that was a pretty cool name, and I mentioned that. She muttered under her breath, "Courage. Well, that kid's definitely going to need it, growing up in that family." Highly unprofessional, but funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna in the boonies Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 My dh had an uncle named Iris. My mother once had a student named T9C (pronounced Tuh-NINE-cee). And back in my own teaching days, I had a student named Angle Turner. They pronounced it Angel, but it was spelled Angle -- which I thought was hilarious, given her last name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 The apostrophes are supposed to be "accents", like in French. I guess that is what all of the D' stuff is, also: an attempt to utilize the "De" from French, which means "of" or "from", which many take to have an aristocratic bent. asta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Some friends of mine named their son Sampson Danger - I didn't know there were others that shared his middle name. Not a bad name, just different. I keep wondering what the inspiration for it was? As for boy names that would sound bad w/ a last name pronounced "Lye-shnur" (but one is even in my family), how about: Lyle, Lloyd, Linus, Leopold, Lucian, Lester... and too bad it's not a girl! Then I'd suggest Letitia Lucretia (not my idea - got it from a baby name book). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Quote: Originally Posted by Aggie If they did this, his son would NEVER be allowed to be in a race of any kind. Quote: Originally Posted by Doran It took me a minute. But, holy moly, that's funny! :001_huh: I don't get it. Someone can PM me with the explanation if it's too much for the board. Remember the name under consideration was Nad. It took me a while, but think of his team cheering him on by yelling, "Go ---! Go ---!" Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 My mother in laws first name is MaryEtta. Never split and NEVER just Mary! The ultimate faux paux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 My friend's father is called Norman. Not too bad until you find out their surname is Conquest. His parents didn't seem to notice; he made the best of it though and they called their dog Hastings. Another friend at school was called Kilda Butler. We bought our first home from a lady called Wilhemina Parkhurst Groat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Members of my husband's family called Orion (pronounced ORiuhn) and Marion (both male). Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I had a high school chemistry teacher who, when he and his wife were expecting their first child, joked about naming their baby boy "Atom". We were really disappointed that he didn't. When their next child was expected, a girl, he joked about naming her "Inertia". Again, he disappointed us. :001_smile: I have an uncle who wanted one of us nieces to name a kid "Molybdenum" and call her Moly ("Molly") for short. asta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 My dh wanted to name our oldest this. I refused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Don't tell my dh or sons that... they would SO love to have a little sister named Molybdenum. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 There was a couple in New Zealand that wanted to name their baby 4real. :D I think NZ rejected it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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