woofmarkthedog Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 What's in a name ?Kai Rooney for example ,is it me or does it jar when run by your ears, no doubt he's a sweet little baby but what possesses people when it comes to names ?The woman down the road from me is called Terrie-leeHer children are called;AlfieShanieTillieMollieHarvey ( pronounced 'arvey ) usually followed by "get 'ere you little bart'"You would think that someone would run the names by a friend or husband/lover to see how they scan, but no not here. Each name when shouted at full tilt is capable of setting a car alarm off, when done together it rattles the roof tiles however , perversely I listen out for it as I do secretly enjoy itConversely, a lady at my sons gymnastic club has an energetic & unruly child aged about 4. This little darling is called William. Mummy is classic pure bread bonkers english posh , her voice is not unlike Cybil in Fawlty towers when she barks "Basil" at Mr Fawlty. Now that voice is combined with a pitch that could sharpen knives, with a clipped delivery that seems to have dissected all the vowels out of "William" so it now comes out as "WLLM" Boy do I like that, yes sir I could listen to him being called again and again, again and again, again and again every week & what a fun filled hour that it is. I had considered having my ears syringed sometime soon but now i think I'll wait a whileOh and incase this sounds a bit snooty I chose my children's names in a really simple but practical way, I took Mrs W**F to the park and shouted the various choices like you would calling your dogs,. Tom & Sam worked best, easy & neat when followed by a whistleGood boysW**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 If my dad had had his way I'd have been called Horatio after Lord Nelson who was his hero. Fortunately for me my mum wouldn't stand for it and they christened me Noni Noni, Trousernake Daffodil instead. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> If my dad had had his way I'd have been called> Horatio after Lord Nelson who was his hero.> Fortunately for me my mum wouldn't stand for it> and they christened me Noni Noni, Trousernake> Daffodil instead.Suits you Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I did try to get Mrs W**F to agree to our youngest being named "Ike "She was having none of it ( lucky Samuel I say now )W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I agree that caution should prevail. Some friends of a devout Christian mien (if mien is the word I'm seeking), naturally took inspiration from the Bible and named their first-born Goliath.At school, all the other girls teased her mercilessly.And every David took it upon himself to have a pop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I agree that caution should prevail. Some friends of a devout Christian mien (if mien is the word I'm seeking), naturally took inspiration from the Bible and named their first-born Goliath.At school, all the other girls teased her mercilessly.And every David took it upon himself to have a pop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Something about this in Freakonomics although I can't remember what.Hope that helps :-$ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Something about this in Freakonomics although I can't remember what.Hope that helps :-$ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 my dad's first choice for me was Fanny. Thank god my mum's good sense prevailed! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 my dad's first choice for me was Fanny. Thank god my mum's good sense prevailed! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 But if it hadn't, imagine the envious glances you'd have got when The BeeGees released Fanny Be Tender With My Love.Bet you were sick as mud at the time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 But if it hadn't, imagine the envious glances you'd have got when The BeeGees released Fanny Be Tender With My Love.Bet you were sick as mud at the time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 hmm, I was a toddler then. Great song title though! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 hmm, I was a toddler then. Great song title though! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Indeed, should anyone tell you the brothers Gibb lack humour, remind him of Fanny and see him turn tail. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Indeed, should anyone tell you the brothers Gibb lack humour, remind him of Fanny and see him turn tail. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 ruffers Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Something about this in Freakonomics although I> can't remember what.> > Hope that helps :-$_________________________________________________Yes there is I tried not to copy & paste it, I mean look what happened to Raj PersaudTry to rememberMy sister had a hairdresser in Crawley called Roland Butter, I kid you notW**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 ruffers Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Something about this in Freakonomics although I> can't remember what.> > Hope that helps :-$_________________________________________________Yes there is I tried not to copy & paste it, I mean look what happened to Raj PersaudTry to rememberMy sister had a hairdresser in Crawley called Roland Butter, I kid you notW**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 woofmarkthedog Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ruffers Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Something about this in Freakonomics although I> > can't remember what.> > > > Hope that helps :-$> > _________________________________________________> > Yes there is I tried not to copy & paste it, I> mean look what happened to Raj Persaud> > Try to remember> > > > My sister had a hairdresser in Crawley called> Roland Butter, I kid you notHe's quite well known WMTD, just a few doors down from that German barber, Herr Kutt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 woofmarkthedog Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ruffers Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Something about this in Freakonomics although I> > can't remember what.> > > > Hope that helps :-$> > _________________________________________________> > Yes there is I tried not to copy & paste it, I> mean look what happened to Raj Persaud> > Try to remember> > > > My sister had a hairdresser in Crawley called> Roland Butter, I kid you notHe's quite well known WMTD, just a few doors down from that German barber, Herr Kutt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Though I was once told that there was a Russian tailor round the corner by the name of Serge Suitt, but I'm not falling for that one.Some people must think us silly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Though I was once told that there was a Russian tailor round the corner by the name of Serge Suitt, but I'm not falling for that one.Some people must think us silly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Wayne Kerr is from Littlehampton but you knew that, eh love !http://www.waynekerrtest.com/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Wayne Kerr is from Littlehampton but you knew that, eh love !http://www.waynekerrtest.com/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Try P.Nurse & A.Nurse http://www.myspace.com/puddlesofskypressI mean what kind of mother would do that, what a gal I'd like to meet her.W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8741-wossis-name/#findComment-266491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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