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Names that should be revived.
« on: May 16, 2020, 05:52:11 PM »
Parthenope
Beauregarde
Lettice
Aloysius
Honoria
Horatio
Anastasia
Hilarius
Fredegond
Prosper

All genuine names, and a refreshing change, I think you'll own, from Jade, Darren, Chardonnay, and Wayne. Any more suggestions for names that should be revived?
NB: this thread is not altogether serious.
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Re: Names that should be revived.
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2020, 10:38:09 PM »

Quote from: Jedediah Cleishbotham on May 16, 2020, 05:52:11 PM

Parthenope
Beauregarde
Lettice
Aloysius
Honoria
Horatio
Anastasia
Hilarius
Fredegond
Prosper

All genuine names, and a refreshing change, I think you'll own, from Jade, Darren, Chardonnay, and Wayne. Any more suggestions for names that should be revived?
NB: this thread is not altogether serious.


I will be seriously glad when the names on the second list vanish and join those on the first list in the cesspit of rampant sadism against children.
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Re: Names that should be revived.
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2020, 08:13:27 AM »
Quote from: Owlswing on May 16, 2020, 10:38:09 PM
I will be seriously glad when the names on the second list vanish and join those on the first list in the cesspit of rampant sadism against children.

I whole heartedly agree with you.
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Re: Names that should be revived.
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2020, 10:32:59 AM »
Quote from: Littleroses on May 17, 2020, 08:13:27 AM

I whole heartedly agree with you.


Along, of course, with the Musk's abomination!
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Re: Names that should be revived.
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2020, 10:47:40 AM »
Dare I suggest that Jedediah be revived?
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2020, 11:18:56 AM »
Quote from: Trentvoyager on May 17, 2020, 10:47:40 AM
Dare I suggest that Jedediah be revived?

Life support equipment is a short supply at present!
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2020, 11:27:35 AM »
Quote from: Littleroses on May 17, 2020, 11:18:56 AM

Life support equipment is a short supply at present!


In this particular case, long may that situation continue - the usage on this Forum has done nothing whatsoever to enhance the name's reputaion or appeal! As far as I am concerned anyway!
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2020, 11:37:14 AM »
Tough crowd today  :(
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2020, 11:48:19 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2020, 07:52:20 PM »
Some names from my ancestors:

Patience
Mercy
Dorcas
Ulalia
Hephzibah
Valentine
Charity
Uriah
Comfort
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2020, 07:57:52 PM »
Quote from: flower girl on May 19, 2020, 07:52:20 PM
Some names from my ancestors:

Patience
Mercy
Dorcas
Ulalia
Hephzibah
Valentine
Charity
Uriah
Comfort


Your ancestors didn't like their kids much did they! But then again the names in common use have chnaged over the centuries but, as I said , I leave the stupidest of named to the Show Biz and Multimillionaires lot!
 
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2020, 12:23:31 PM »
I'm sure that the eldest Beckham child consider himself to be remarkable fortunate his parents were not in Scunthorpe the night he was conceived.
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2020, 12:28:20 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2020, 12:31:39 PM »
I favour Reresby, Osbert & Sacheverell.
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2020, 12:38:51 PM »
Most of the ancestors of mine had names which weren't outlandish. I was just sorry my favourite grandmother was landed with the name, Bertha. My father and four of his five siblings had Biblical names, which are commonly used to this day.
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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2020, 12:44:48 PM »
Then there's "Murder" and "Strongitharm", which were used at least once during Victoria's reign, according to 'The Book Of Heroic Failures'.
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Re: Names that should be revived.
« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2020, 03:40:54 PM »
I do like Jed.

Origin of the name Jed:
Short form of Jedidiah, which is derived from the Hebrew Yedidiah (beloved of Jehovah).

Don't know if I cold inflict 'Jedidiah' on a child of mine. Thankfully won't have to  :D.
Latest family member is Joseph Charles - Joe - which I like v much. We also had a Marcus and Annabelle not too long ago which are both charmign names imo. Joe, Mark (or Marc for pedants) and Anna - all cousins, excellent.
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2020, 03:43:41 PM »
I prefer French names and glad we gave them to our three girls as they reflect my heritage on my father's side of the family.
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« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2020, 07:45:54 AM »
My wife and I decided that any children we had would not be given unusual or outlandish names. My first name is not very common and caused me problems when I was young (what really pisses me off is that I was named after a bloody footballer ).  When my daughter was born we named her "Catherine" -  we considered that it was an attractive, acceptable and distinctive name which had no negative social or cultural connotations.
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« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2020, 07:52:46 AM »
Quote from: Harrowby Hall on May 21, 2020, 07:45:54 AM
My wife and I decided that any children we had would not be given unusual or outlandish names. My first name is not very common and caused me problems when I was young (what really pisses me off is that I was named after a bloody footballer ).  When my daughter was born we named her "Catherine" -  we considered that it was an attractive, acceptable and distinctive name which had no negative social or cultural connotations.
Just as well your surname isn't De Rye, or JD Salinger would be suing you for copyright violation.
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Re: Names that should be revived.
« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2020, 08:35:45 AM »
A probably apocryphal tale about a young couple who, shall we say, were less than fully educated, at the birth of their first child. They were still in the delivery suite, and having previously decided on a floral name for their new-born if it was a girl, which it was, they quickly discussed options after the midwife enquired if they had chosen a name for their daughter.

The new dad announced that he'd read something in the paper recently that contained a flowery-type name that sounded nice: 'Chlamydia' he announced, and the new mum thought that sounded lovely - the midwife had a quiet word with them (or so the story goes).
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« Reply #21 on: May 21, 2020, 10:13:16 AM »
Quote from: Jedediah Cleishbotham on May 21, 2020, 07:52:46 AM

Just as well your surname isn't De Rye, or JD Salinger would be suing you for copyright violation.


For an apprentice comedian you make a damn good toilet attendant!
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« Reply #22 on: May 21, 2020, 10:26:45 AM »
Quote from: Owlswing on May 21, 2020, 10:13:16 AM
For an apprentice comedian you make a damn good toilet attendant!

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