If I had to do it over again... - Page 2

Trilby · 02-11-2009, 07:26 PM

I see that, baby.

capnhowdy · 02-11-2009, 09:06 PM

Catholic here too. We are all Anthony, tho were are all shortened down to Tony, Big Tony, Little Tony, T-2, T-3, Ant, Tone, etc.
Wish I had saved my firstborn the tradition of, well, being a tradition.

monster · 02-12-2009, 12:07 AM

I have to say that I think it's funny that Americans are all into naming traditions and stuff, because I would truly have classified that as an olde Englishe type thing until I moved here.

I don't know anyone in the UK who has the same name first name as their father. There are certainly no "Juniors" and "the thirds" ...even in the monarchy. there's none of the "Yes he's Chuck A. Bucket II, we're gonna call him Deuce"

the middle names, yes there is often a hint of family in there, but usually just grandparents' names.

For those who haven't seen it in the zillion other threads, these are our sprogs' full names:

Hebe Amazon Petra Beestmonster
Hector Pendragon James Beestmonster
Thor Artemus George Beestmonster

they rock. I don't care what you say, and I spit on your stupid standardized forms that can only cope with one middle name :p

TheMercenary · 02-12-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

I have to say that I think it's funny that Americans are all into naming traditions and stuff, because I would truly have classified that as an olde Englishe type thing until I moved here.

I don't know anyone in the UK who has the same name first name as their father. There are certainly no "Juniors" and "the thirds" ...even in the monarchy. there's none of the "Yes he's Chuck A. Bucket II, we're gonna call him Deuce"

the middle names, yes there is often a hint of family in there, but usually just grandparents' names.

For those who haven't seen it in the zillion other threads, these are our sprogs' full names:

Hebe Amazon Petra Beestmonster
Hector Pendragon James Beestmonster
Thor Artemus George Beestmonster

they rock. I don't care what you say, and I spit on your stupid standardized forms that can only cope with one middle name :p

That's it, you are certifiable.

dar512 · 02-12-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

and I spit on your stupid standardized forms that can only cope with one middle name :p

Yet another way in which we have codified monotony.

Clodfobble · 02-12-2009, 06:04 PM

My stepchildren have two middle names AND a hyphenated last name. Standardized forms tend to spit back on them.

monster · 02-14-2009, 10:27 AM

they are a complete pain in the arse, aren't they?

Clodfobble · 02-14-2009, 12:05 PM

Kids? Yeah...

Shawnee123 · 02-14-2009, 12:41 PM

My nephew has two middle names: both his grandfathers' names.

limey · 02-15-2009, 05:36 AM

I have two middle names, but one is out of permanent loan ...

The eleven year-old daughter of an acquaintance was hassling her mum for a middle name because she didn't have one (really she was trying to get her mum to marry mum's then boyfriend, I think ...). So, in jest, I told the girl I had two middle names and she could borrow one of mine if she promised to take care of it. I let her choose one of the two names and it's now hers, so long as she looks after it. She was thrilled, and still proudly uses this middle name two years or more later. Whenever I see her I ask whether she's dropped it, or scratched or damaged it in some way and she says no, she's taking good care of it and wants to keep it.

This is a true story.

DanaC · 02-15-2009, 09:30 AM

Limey, that's absolutely lovely. What a fantastic little story.

I have two middle names. Sara and Eleana. Eleana was for my maternal Nan (thought everyone called her Nelly), Sara was just a name Mum and Dad liked I think, though it may have come from Dad's family initially. So full name: Danielle Sara Eleana C.

My Bro's middle name is Frank. That's usually the middle name of the first born sons in Dad's family. A tradition about to die, if he doesn't have any boys :P

The girls both have nice middle names (Nash and Miranda) Amelia Nash and Sophie Miranda. I don't think either of them were chosen with any family significance.

02-11-2009, 07:26 PM	#16
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I see that, baby. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-11-2009, 09:06 PM	#17
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	Catholic here too. We are all Anthony, tho were are all shortened down to Tony, Big Tony, Little Tony, T-2, T-3, Ant, Tone, etc. Wish I had saved my firstborn the tradition of, well, being a tradition. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

02-12-2009, 12:07 AM	#18
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I have to say that I think it's funny that Americans are all into naming traditions and stuff, because I would truly have classified that as an olde Englishe type thing until I moved here. I don't know anyone in the UK who has the same name first name as their father. There are certainly no "Juniors" and "the thirds" ...even in the monarchy. there's none of the "Yes he's Chuck A. Bucket II, we're gonna call him Deuce" the middle names, yes there is often a hint of family in there, but usually just grandparents' names. For those who haven't seen it in the zillion other threads, these are our sprogs' full names: Hebe Amazon Petra Beestmonster Hector Pendragon James Beestmonster Thor Artemus George Beestmonster they rock. I don't care what you say, and I spit on your stupid standardized forms that can only cope with one middle name :p __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-12-2009, 06:04 PM	#21
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	My stepchildren have two middle names AND a hyphenated last name. Standardized forms tend to spit back on them. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-14-2009, 10:27 AM	#22
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	they are a complete pain in the arse, aren't they? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-14-2009, 12:05 PM	#23
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Kids? Yeah... __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-14-2009, 12:41 PM	#24
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	My nephew has two middle names: both his grandfathers' names. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-15-2009, 05:36 AM	#25
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I have two middle names, but one is out of permanent loan ... The eleven year-old daughter of an acquaintance was hassling her mum for a middle name because she didn't have one (really she was trying to get her mum to marry mum's then boyfriend, I think ...). So, in jest, I told the girl I had two middle names and she could borrow one of mine if she promised to take care of it. I let her choose one of the two names and it's now hers, so long as she looks after it. She was thrilled, and still proudly uses this middle name two years or more later. Whenever I see her I ask whether she's dropped it, or scratched or damaged it in some way and she says no, she's taking good care of it and wants to keep it. This is a true story. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

02-15-2009, 09:30 AM	#26
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Limey, that's absolutely lovely. What a fantastic little story. I have two middle names. Sara and Eleana. Eleana was for my maternal Nan (thought everyone called her Nelly), Sara was just a name Mum and Dad liked I think, though it may have come from Dad's family initially. So full name: Danielle Sara Eleana C. My Bro's middle name is Frank. That's usually the middle name of the first born sons in Dad's family. A tradition about to die, if he doesn't have any boys :P The girls both have nice middle names (Nash and Miranda) Amelia Nash and Sophie Miranda. I don't think either of them were chosen with any family significance.

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