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If you've seen the movies Warcraft or Moon, for example, you probably know that they were directed by Duncan Jones. The son of the legendary British rock musician David Bowie. And perhaps you didn’t know that at birth, dad gave the boy the name Zowie. Yes, that's right, Zowie Bowie.

When the boy grew up, he first began asking others to call him Joey, and then completely changed his name to Duncan (Jones, by the way, is his father’s real last name while Bowie is a pseudonym). Well, the participants of this viral thread on X in fact have had similar experiences, opening up about various weird names given to them by their own dads...

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arthbach
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a woman. That means you are old enough to change your name if you so desire. You could choose something completely different, or just go with a feminisation of the name into Javiera.

Jasmijn
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think if I was her, I’d just add the a on in informal settings and introduce myself as Javiera.

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Mickie Shea
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad and yets there are remeies such gas a legal name change or accepting the name of Javier as a strong statement of womanhood.

JayWantsACat
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For some reason, I actually like when women has traditionally male names. Bryan Fuller does this with his characters. Although they're nicknames, they're named Jay, George, and Chuck. My friend's mom named her Demetrias and I love it.

Terry Tobias
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm often thought to be male based on the spelling of my name. My father liked the name Terry but not Theresa. When I was a kid I would be scheduled for gym class and find that I was listed on the boys roster. They would tease me by asking where I was for class. I used to hate my name and wished for a traditional girls name, but as I grew older I began to like that it was different. Now I'm especially glad my parents didn't go with their other choice for my name: Karen.

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Karen Startz Richardson
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fellow female, here... This name CAN be softened... I'd wear that name like a boss ...and pronounce it as, " Hey - Vee- Ayyy" ... I hear elegance, there. 🏆... But, it is OP's choice, of course.

Zedrapazia
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does her skin tone matter here? Is it a racist word?

Jasmijn
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Javier is a Spanish male’s name. I don’t think skin tone matters as I have a few black Spanish (Spanish as in from Spain, not Latino Spanish) friends with Spanish names, but it matters in the Spanish language because it’s the masculine form of the name. She should be named Javiera, the feminine form. But ultimately it probably doesn’t matter at all; she should just own it.

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Steve Hall
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your daddy was dumb, Javier is a boy's name of Spanish origin. A variation of Xavier, named for Saint Francis Xavier, Javier means "new house" and refers to the very village he was born.

Charlotte
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Names change gender sometimes - Hillary used to be male, for example

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Crybabyartist
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well you could have been La _ sha. That is LADASHA the dash is right there!

Jasmyn JAY
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go far away with this comment. I see where it's going and you need to take it home.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wife had a young girl patient whose parents named her, literally, "Vagina". Pronounced "Va-'jeena". 100% truth.

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The comic Paul Rodriguez did a bit about how Latinos would often name their children English words that sounded nice, without necessarily knowing the meaning of the word. As an example, he used the word "genitalia". If you don't know what it means, it does sound pretty. So in his routine, Mr. Rodriguez would mock introduce his (imaginary) daughter, Genitalia. He'd follow that up, with the line, "And this is my son, Scr0tum."

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    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the upside is that when she becomes a stripper, she won't have to make up a stage name. The taunting she'll get growing up will make that career choice for her.

    laura lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She will never get mercilessly ridiculed over that, not at all...

    Anne McKinney
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend who's last name was dora. Her dad wanted to name her Opentha ( as in open the dora), thank goodness her mother put her foot down!

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    Fakeslimshady
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does that sound like a scandanavian death metal band

    George Costanza
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But your name is "Jairne"? As if that's not just several random letters strung together arbitrarily?

    Jennlyn
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still better that than Hagatha

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    Alias Fakename
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad said no to Soren because it sounds like sauron from lotr 🤣

    Katrina Caraway
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saved from Hagetha only to be named Jairne 🤔

    30ninjazinmybag
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents had 3 girls but if we were boys we were to be name Wolfgang.... we live NE uk it would have been awful

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    It turns out that some fathers are better off not being involved in the process of choosing a name for their child at all, because their excessive creativity often results in a bad pick. It happens that some random dude thinks the name looks ‘funny’ or ‘cool’ holding a baby, without thinking that later this very baby will grow up and may face, for example, problems or ridicule at school or somewhere outside home.

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    INGI
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just giggle-snorted. That's CrUEL!!!

    Vic
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look on the bright side, it could have been Chicken curry.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All she wants for Christmas is a new first name.

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is definitely how she feels every Christmas I would gusse. Poor thing

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids names are not for puns, save those for our lovable pets.

    Kel_how
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like Mariah and Steph Curry had a baby 😆

    Mickie Shea
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Curry be a beautiful and talented sing.songwriter.

    Whydoyoucare
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you have a brother? Steph curry?

    Paul Gerrard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Conincidentally she cant sing either?

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    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a human baby, not a Warrior Cat

    Arrien
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know....Koriand'r does sound cool

    Sharon Vaughn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds more like a name for a horse.

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you, those silly name belong in the past with hubby not in todays world..

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not as bad as some of the names on this list.

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    Marvin HeartofGold (she/them)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a family once who where Senad, Senada, Sanel and Sanella. (I probably spelled those wrong, it's been like 24 years or so. They also loved telling me that my name is Bosnian. They were all such cuties.)

    Miss_H84
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first time I heard this name was on TikTok where that little boy is doing dishes 🥰☺️

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    On the other hand, we have many clear examples of parents coming up with a non-standard name for their kid for an equally original reason. For example, Kobe Bryant, the late basketball legend, as you may know, got his name in honor of the famous Kobe beef, which his parents once saw on a restaurant menu. Well, if Michael Jordan has to share the name “Michael” in his legacy with Michael Jackson, at least then Kobe is forever one and unique...

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a tremendous PITA this is going to be for you throughout your whole life, trying to correct people's spelling and pronunciations.

    Joey Jo Jo Shabadoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Famously, Oprah is a misspelling of "Orpah", a Bible figure. So maybe it will work out for this Bey

    Manny Brum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beonyce means Bees-toad in Old English. Beon (pronounced BAY-own) is the plural of beo (bee) as in Beowulf (bee-wolf) and yce (pronounced Ü-chay) means toad.

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a girl named Mehgan at the daycare. Her parents were quite honest about not knowing where the "g" went. I think they kept it, because every other girl was getting named some variant of Megan at the time, and it was a little different.

    Matthews
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope in the winter she likes to Be-on-yce. It’d be nyce.

    Cydney Golden
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as not to commit a crime you can just change the spelling.

    Steve Eaton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stephen Brewster hated being called 'step hen, b rooster'!

    Glen Ellyn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call yourself Beon (rhymes with Leon). 😉

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK how many people tried several times to figure out how that is pronounced ... Raises my hand.

    Zoey Rayne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Willamina would be fine; Willow is good; Mia, Mila, Lili...there are plenty of ways to name a daughter after William with a mix of letters from dad's name that would be less ridiculous. (Sorry, Mailliw. Don't let your dad define you).

    Catherine Maven
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Change it. I changed my Family name and it was one of the BEST things I ever did!

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Echos of George Forman here.

    mysterious(all pronouns)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn't he think of Josie? Clearly similar to Joseph, and not something she'll have to tell people how to pronounce.

    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mo' Joe, Joe, Joe! * gets beaten up by the Powerpuff Girls *

    Melanie Filmer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad named 2 of my brothers, Christopher and Christian. They're both Chris 🤦🏻‍♀️ (It's also my husbands name lol)

    Natty Tempest
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first daughter needs to be a Jo.

    Sue Koches
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandfather: Joseph, Uncle (deceased) Joseph, Dad: Joseph Alexander, Brother Joseph Aloysius, Nephews, Jeffrey Joseph, Joseph Gordon, Joseph Anthony, and I added Benjamin Joseph to the mix. (Couldn't help myself!)

    Lynn Morello
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the mail comes in for J Rebel.

    Alecto76
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After 4 daughters on the farm, my grandfather, Joe, gave up and named his fifth Joann

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    However, why go far for examples? When I myself was born, my father, who by that time did not live with my mother, decided that I should be named Ivan, in honor of his own late dad - and began to tell this “news” to all his friends and acquaintances. Now imagine my mom’s surprise when, having registered me as Oleg, she once met one of these friends on the street who addressed her: “Well, how is little Ivan doing?”

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tried to? So he went with something else, and this name is now just water under the bridge. (I know. I'll see myself out...again.)

    Vic
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he didn't go with Dassani...

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    Zaphod
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I though Akwafina was funny in Quiz Lady on Hulu.

    Mike Miller
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mayor of Fontana, Ca is Aquanetta (hair spray)

    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who is that Aquafina and why is she everywhere recently? She apparently voiced the gull in Arielle and will also voice the fox thief from Kung Fu Panda 4.

    zak
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically she spells it "Awkwafina", I think, but she's a comedian/actress/rapper, and she also does some writing/producing. Her tv show "Nora From Queens" (her real name is Nora) is very funny 👍

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    Marie BellaDonna
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess it's better than AquaTofana...

    Bettye McKee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in my day, it was Polly Ethylene and Polly Ester. Considered but not used. Parents can be so cruel by not thinking of their children's lives but only of their own wit.

    Sue Koches
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just met a lovely woman named Aquanetta. Yep.

    Sharon Vaughn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After the water or the very talented Asian comedic actress?

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this name though like it such a beautiful name. 😅🥹

    Matthews
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baba Voss and Acqua Panna had a child.

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whew dodged a bullet there!!!

    Philler Space
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a traditional name meaning "we wanted a boy"

    Matthews
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve seen this as an African family name. But for a first name, sorry, I didn’t quite get that.

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    Bettye McKee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Richard's daughter was Richelle. What an ego men have.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you got busy livin' and did not get busy dyin'.

    Zoey Rayne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than a seven year old I know named Robert E. Lee

    Evelien Stijger Martens
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put an A behind it and it is Morgana, at least thats female and to me beautiful.

    Mickie Shea
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great actor and human being. There’s a problem? Thinking not.

    Well, going back to David Bowie and his son, the rock legend wasn't worried about picking a name, saying in an interview: “If, when he gets old enough to care about his name, he doesn't like it, he can always change it or give himself a nickname. It's OK by me.” That's what happened in the end. After all, if you were given an unusual name, then who knows, maybe this is just another reason for you to emphasize your uniqueness? Or probably share your unique name in the comments to this post...

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    Tracy Wallick
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sacagawea was a badass woman, that'd be a great baby name https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacagawea

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree she was bad a*s. And I think an awesome name. !

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    Crybabyartist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can you just imagine...How about Cassiopeia? I suggested that.. AITA?

    Mike D
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see nothing bad about Cassiopeia; can be Cassie for short

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being that it was a girl, I guess that also ruled out Lewis and Clark.

    Definitely a Human
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare he suggest naming your child after an amazing role model?

    Bettye McKee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would sentence the child to a lifetime of spelling and explaining. The name is about the child, not the parents.

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    Nannychachi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Each time I was pregnant my dad suggested that I name the baby after him. No, thank you, Hagan Harding!

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ithica NY and a few other states as well ... but Greece works.

    The lion tamer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ithaca is a greek island, home of Ulysses, no need to feel bad 😊.

    Crybabyartist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seams like a trigger situation for you

    Bastille
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a beautiful poem titled Ithaca by CP Cavafy. Read it and you will be super proud to have the name!

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it a beautiful and unique name but I'm a weirdo and most people don't like me. I love strange and weird names.

    Ken Beattie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's a middle name too. It's not going to come up very often.

    Stannous Flouride
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than Smithandwesson, Winchester, Glock, Uzi, or Colt. Well, maybe Colt would be okay... for a boy.

    David Pond
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uzi was the name of one of the kids in The Royal Tenenbaums.

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    mSpencer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was the college Dad went to

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Opportunity to name her Nutella was lost

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Acorny joke at your expense. Unfair to pecan a helpless newborn.

    Chonky_not_stonky
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People shouldn't be joking about this. It's really Nutteya business.

    Crazy Stay
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is nuttier than a squirrel's breakfast...

    Carmen Honacker
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he should have committed all the way and called her Nutella?

    Mickie Shea
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, I’m a laughng real loud at this one. Just don’t know why?

    Kate
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where was the mom on this??

    Arrien
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I just send cyber hugs to everyone on this list.......

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope someday "to meet the lord". (Sorry, I will see myself out.)

    Jasmijn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My great-great-grandpa was called Thomas, so he named my great-grandma Thomasina, which is the actual feminine form of Thomas (along with Tomasin and Tamsin). She went by Sina (pronounced like Xena).

    Definitely a Human
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Tometha Lord" is a terrible name. And so is your grammar.

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay this one right here I understand. But it original and unique.

    Nannychachi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to school with a Tometta.

    Mickie Shea
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At rolecall you’ll be Lord Tometha. All bow

    Fester Sixonesixonethree
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend who named her baby "Tamathy" instead of "Timothy". He changed it to just "Tam" as soon as he was old enough.

    Tommy DePaul
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, why not the real feminine form of the name? Tomasina, with a good middle name for her to be called?

    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tommaso would've sounded better, I'd think...

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    PC Principal Bruv
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chevrolet Cheyenne? Dude loved his truck. Lol.

    Sven Grammersdorf
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a '76 Chevy Cheyenne. I loved that truck. My child would be honored to share its name.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet more than 50% of people who see her name for the first time pronounce it "Curtis". I honestly would pronounce it "Ker-'teece".

    Melissa Robinson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a Curticia and curtice combo at work

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    Victor Botha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sierra is a beautiful name as is Mercedes.

    PeepPeep the duck
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was gonna change my stripper name to Mitsubishi as a joke, back in the day cos I always worked with a Mercedes and Lexus 😂 never got round to it but I wonder how popular ‘Mitsubishi’ could of been 😂

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    BarkingSpider
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just tell people it's after the mountains. Which technically, it is.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mercedes is actually named after the creator's wife - Mercedes.

    James016
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the daughter of someone who worked with DMG. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz

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    Anh Aline Vuo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mercedes is a legit Spanish name. Nothing strange or cringy about that.

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it is not Sierra Mist After the soda (they have changed the soda's name to Starry)

    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait they did? When? (I'm living under a rock, sorry XD)

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    Luke Branwen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there was some pretty feminine version of Victor.

    Kel_how
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just think, he could've named her Victoreo

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    Crybabyartist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    might have been Victrola so theres that

    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even Victory would've sounded better than Vickala, me thinks...

    Libstak
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Id go with Kala in my daily life if I had that name.

    Viv Hart
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The feminine of Victor is Victoria.

    EJN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a female variant of Victor; it is Victoria.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really hard to picture a cute, tiny baby boy named Horace. Sorry, Horace.

    Maureen Rouse
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could've been worse. There was a young child at day camp many years ago named Xavier Plummet III. Dad must have hated his name and gave it to his kid so he could end up hating it too!

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    Richard Salisbury
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horace and Phoebe are classical Greek names, maybe it depends on the surname? I mean, you wouldn't have an Achilles Boggins, but you might have a Persephone Charlotte...

    Hannah Hudson-Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dentist has a Japanese family name and an Ancient Greek given name. Apparently his Dad was a philosophy lecturer in Japan. (His brother is called Voltaire.)

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    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every time I hear the name "Horace" I think horace slughorn from hp...

    Hannah Hudson-Lee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess you're too fresh faced and energetic to remember Horace Goes Skiing.

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    Viv Hart
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not many of us Vivienne's around.

    Uncle Schmickle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the old days in Australia, every bloke named Horace, was called Horrie .... how horrie -ble.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horace Rumpole, from Rumpole of the Bailey.

    Suby
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always think of a horse for some reason when I hear the name.

    JB
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's a Horace-faced child.

    Crazy Stay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must be a Potterhead (Horace Slughorn) 😅

    Bleau
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You be surprised how many people cannot pronounce Phoebe when they see it spelled, I'd get Fee-o-bee

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    Tedashole
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my brother Daryl, and this is my other brother Daryl

    Kel_how
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Darylgena honestly sounds like a STI diagnosis. So glad she goes by Gena.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking maybe the medication for the STI

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is precedent for Daryl as a girl's name e.g. Daryl Hannah

    Matthews
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s how fancy medication names are created.

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When legal please fire both of them, unless they raised precious Daryl in a good way.

    SJones
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that’s better?

    Sharon Vaughn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can understand why you go by Gena.

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your dad's name is D.A.R.Y.L? Awesome I loved his movie ;)

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than "Wyrthless" I guess.

    Definitely a Human
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Without an E after the C though: should be pronounced, "Prick-less". Although, for a girl: maybe fitting ;)

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oldest probably searching for attention.

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    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marissa is a nice name; I assume Morrisa is pronounced very similarly, though getting people to spell it right is probably a pain.

    Maureen Rouse
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel for you. My GM wanted me named after my GF who passed away before I was born. His name was Morris Henry and she wanted Morrissa Henryetta. My Mom told her she would just have to be satisfied with the initials. Maureen Heather isn't bad

    AtomKat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn’t even go past the first letter of alphabet

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    Victor Botha
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with Geraldine, pretty common girls name, unless the OP is a boy! Geraldine Chaplin was a pretty well known actress. Of German origin, female version of Gerald meaning spear ruler.

    Sheila Carty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least that's a regular name. Old fashioned, but not so out there

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those old enough to remember, that name triggers the memory of Flip Wilson's drag character from his variety show. Hilarious at the time. Not sure it would pass muster today.

    Nagatha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First thing I think of when I see or hear the name!

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    Zoey Rayne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom's name is Geraldine (most people call her Deen); she's 68.

    Lucy Dahlia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandmother was Geraldine but went by Geri, which I always liked!

    Anh Aline Vuo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geraldine is a beautiful name. It's a real name. Nothing wrong with it.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not as bad as most of the rest, this is at least a pretty standard name..

    John Seidel
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Google your name and Flip Wilson together. Your name is a beautiful name.

    Definitely a Human
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jerry, Aldi, Dina. So many nice nicknames though.

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    Kobe (she)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it it a normal name

    HAPPYBINK
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who's to say a name is "normal"?? just saying...

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    Chewie Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kylie was also an Aboriginal word for a type of boomerang.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many Kylies hitting their 40s now all named after Kylie Minogue..

    Beachbum
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOthing wrong with this at all....

    Ted Rader
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ex's name is Julia. Her daughter's name? Jewel Leah

    Gabby M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one isn't so bad. I knew a Kendi (Ken & Diane) back in the day.

    Caroline Driver
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My niece's name is also Kylie, as she was born during the Neighbours boom.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While different, I don't *hate* them. They sort of roll off the tongue.

    Maximilian~
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not about the names themselves, it’s just cultural appropriation.

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    Wheelchair athlete
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im not categorically against people naming their kids things/names from other cultures, but i often think it won't do the kid any favors. Sometimes it is just cultural appropriation (I don't think this case is appropriation, but i think it doesn't do them any favors)

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he didn't try to use the group members names.

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't imagine nobody's called Ghost Face Killer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🕠

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    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than Grasshopper.

    laura lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More schoolyard bullying fodder

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lik’n Shaolin, then I be white.

    Jasmijn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My best friend was adopted by a Dutch-Chinese couple; her adoptive dad was Chinese, and her adoptive mum was Dutch. This gave my very white friend the surname W**g.

    Joey Jo Jo Shabadoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So? Her new family name was W**g. If a white woman marries a man named W**g, she might take that as her new last name. Also totally fine.

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    Definitely a Human
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Meiying we're black" is a terrible name.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gabriel Iglesias would approve.

    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of preschoolers who, when asked what they want the new baby to be, say "A puppy!"

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's awful! There should be a law in the US against really stupid names like there is in some European countries.

    AtMostTheFabulist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a cat named Fluffy. Were you particularly fluffy as a baby?

    Jane Hower
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a lday in FL that was names Flossie

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please say, it’s not true, please.

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    Angrykitten
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel sometimes people name a baby forgetting they are naming a person

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Esperanza is a common and pretty name here, idk what have that with your colour skin or if you are Hispanic. Is just a great name , I don't see the problem here .

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    El Dee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black people and Spanish people are not mutually exclusive groupings. I've been and I've seen. Your name should not HAVE to identify with skin color..

    SadieCat17 (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's about culture, which happens to coincide with skin color.

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    Daddy’s Girl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a black friend named Juan. Asked if he had any Hispanics and his family and he just shrugged.

    Glen Ellyn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was my thought as well. Espy.

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    Suby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a really cool children's book called "Esperanza Rising." Ever since I've read it, I though Esperanza was a beautiful name, for people of any culture. But it must be annoying to constantly encounter people who put words into categories.

    Dread Pirate Roberts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do love that name though. Amd I'm not Hispanic either lol

    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I truly wonder about the emphasis some pay to their skin-color/name relation. I mean, Esperanza is a good name. You might not like it - okay, fine (I don't particularly like mine either) but it shouldn't matter because of your skin-color. There are a boat-load of "Kim"s in our country and bet you while the gender is not fixed with that name, I'd say 79% of them are Caucasian-white.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that name. It's so pretty. But I know it's usually associated with people of Hispanic heritage.

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a famous Malcolm here and is català, and I love his name and I m sure he does it too . And not Anglo-Saxon heritage. So I agreed with you a lot .

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    Jasmijn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay that’s sweet but also so bad

    Erin S
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People really don't think about what a name implies for a child/future adult.

    Mary Peace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You must get tired of spelling it out for people.

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovly, a strong, good name. Carry it well.

    Mary Peace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's actually 'Luvly', not 'Lovly', if you read it.

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    Alias Fakename
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friend of a friend is named Bruno. I heard he punched someone for singing We Don't talk About Bruno... I'm not sure though. Might be made up.

    EvilNob
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know someone named Merlin. He had some fights because of it too.

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pronounce your name, Lyady. Takes on a wonderful tint.

    Sharon Vaughn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Dumas' The Three Musketeers, there's a woman by the mane of Milady (M' Lady). She's conniving and dangerous. Did your dad ever read it? Or seen the movie?

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    Victor Botha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another nice perfectly normal female name.

    SleepSycho
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s absolutely fabulous (as in Edwina and patsy but even she goes by Eddie)

    Anh Aline Vuo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Edwina is a perfectly legit name. And it's a beautiful one. Nothing cringe about it.

    Mary Peace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. I've known 2 Edwinas, and never known of a problem.

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone was proud of their home state.

    Nannychachi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Karo for short! I like it!

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't lose that number. (Tip of the hat to Steely Dan)

    Terry Tobias
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 You don't want to call nobody else Send it off in a letter to yourself 🎶

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    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandfather named Rickety?

    Glen Ellyn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked with a woman named Rickeia, but she went by Keia.

    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm feeling a mighty urge to find some of these chaps and give them a smart clip round the lughole

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    CORGI QUEEN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if your brothers fought it'd be juan on juan

    Danish Dynomummy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok here, take my upvote lol. Took me a minute, but it was def worth it!

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    Apatheist Account2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So he's Juan, and his brother's Juan too?

    Full Name
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    theres juan over there.... and look i think i see juan there

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    Suby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I had surgery recently, a CNA named Juanita helped take care of me. She was awesome. And it's a beautiful name.

    H.L.Lewis
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was very young, I knew a woman named Juanita. She was very kind to me. And I have always loved that name.

    Crazy Stay
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So she is the Juanita from Coco 😅

    Marie BellaDonna
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Grandma's sister was named Juanita. My Grandma, all the kids (my mom and her siblings), and later us (the grandkids) always called her "Aunt Neetie". 😊

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    Hey!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's pretty.

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great name for an antidepressant. Less so, for a person.

    SheamusFanFrom1987
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While not too bad sounding, wouldn't Tylene be a better option?

    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean... at least the nicknames are pretty nice? "Lyn" and "alyn"?

    Mickie Shea
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Odd, different and very pretty.

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    Apatheist Account2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was after the US national anthem...Oshay can you see, by the dawn's early light...

    Khavrinen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as your first name isn't "Rick".

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not bad...just a slight variation on a quite common and lovely name.

    Sunny Day
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had that in my family. Grandparents Mary & Lawrence, their first daughter was Mary Lorraine

    Doug O
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My OCD fairy says you could name your child Lawr and your grandkid La

    Mickie Shea
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice take on Lauren, be wearing it proudly

    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, the fun you must have correcting the spelling for every freakin' person who tries to write your name. Thanks, dad.

    Definitely a Human
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am sentence making to a sense? Have a speaking is you do?

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    Jasmijn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there was a way feminise Robert…

    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who is "this dude name Robert"? I'm confused.

    JNDauterive
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where did you not go to school to talk like that?

    Mickie Shea
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can’t figure out what your attempting to say. Not cool. Maybe it’s back to school time.

    Harry Hwt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it wasn't robonce or robence

    meow point1
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reyonce sounds like Scooby Doo trying to say a certain singer's name.

    Crybabyartist
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    1 year ago

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    Just saying
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only you could speak English.

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    Agent Duck
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like Skippy John Jones' sister🤣

    SleepSycho
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this name, absolutely gorgeous… too bad the terrible connotation completely destroyed it for everyone but punk rockers, satanists and sex workers

    Marie BellaDonna
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL back when I worked at a certain pizza place with 3 dots on the sign, we had a gay (male) couple we delivered to often. They had a little Chihuahua. It was a female, and they'd named her Jezebel, because, and I quite, "All women are jezebels!" It was meant in good humor. We always had a good laugh with them. 😂

    Torie the Dragon Slayer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh god, please tell me you're not from a Judaeo-Christian family.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any number of parents call their daughters Jezebel, sooner or later.

    Jasmyn JAY
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was my nickname (from a certain family) for a long time until I was about 13 and decided to look it up. I don't really talk to that family member anymore

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    Kel_how
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh god, sounds like another STI diagnosis

    Marie BellaDonna
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Staniel (Stan), from American Dad, lol.

    Missy VanWinkle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one should be much higher on the list. Good gawd.

    Well then
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had students named Stanmisha and Alvinisha

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow, I am not sure how that would be a bad idea. Plus so many name variants she could go by: Pat, Patty, Andie etc.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being called Patty Ann as a kid would be just fine.

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    Victor Botha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have these people never heard of female versions of male names?? Has this person never heard of Marie Antoinette?? French origin meaning highly praiseworthy.

    Celesta
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well for one, Marie Antoinette doesn't exactly illicit a positive imagery. But a lot of people don't like the entire concept of naming a kid after their parent since it smacks of narcissism and establishes, from birth, that a child is merely an extension of the parent with no identy of their own.

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a woman in prison named Antoinette Marie. She didn't know why her parents turned it around.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They called the drink Sierra Mist because a mist is just water in a different form.

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    Apatheist Account2
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    1 year ago

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    It's harder to text accented letters.

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    Oddball
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the last one named Reneee?

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    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the first Jerica I've heard of...nbd.

    Sunny Day
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a Derricka after her late uncle Derrick.

    Lorrie Rothstein
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jem cartoon character real name was jerrica

    jerilock69
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same ...dad is Jerry. I am jeri

    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jerica isn't too bad, kind of like Erica but with a J up front and has a nice ring to it. I think semi-active wrestler Jeff Jarrett has a daughter named Jerryn (side-note, I read somewhere that Taylor Swift babysat her elder sister Jaclyn).

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    Tedashole
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the much superior English band “Genesis”

    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Superiority in music depends vastly on personal taste. Band-Genesis is fine but if someone likes rap-music... *shrugs* Same outcome in the end. She can pick which musical genre her name is based on depending on the people she's talking to ;-)

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he called you Genesis because you were always starting something.

    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Genesis Rodriguez is a bombshell so I wouldn't knock on the name at all.

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    Victor Botha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another relatively common girls name and pretty one at that.Brianna is a girl's name of Irish origin, meaning “high,” “noble,” and “exalted.”

    Jasmijn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the problem that these girls have with their names is that some of the names are quite old fashioned, or the dad didn’t give her her own name, just feminised his name.

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    BarkingSpider
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a guy who was a Brian, but legally it was Brain because spelling is hard.

    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brianna was a VERY common girl's name given back in the 90's here in the US. I have a niece with that name.

    AtMostTheFabulist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend named the same. She went with Bree. (Bri)

    Dee Rutherford
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cousin is a Briana and she’s an absolute delight. 🙂

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    AtMostTheFabulist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like Zelda. It makes me think of a badass woman with class and attitude.

    SadieCat17 (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes me think of a video game character. Almost as bad as the whole wave of people naming their kids daenerys.

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    Jasmijn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s what Robin Williams named his daughter

    James016
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it was good enough for Robin Williams…..

    TotallyNOTAFox
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we can all "Link" the cluess together here ^^

    bigoldthor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are probably a lot of Zelda's of a certain age range. I'm sure my daughter would have named *her* daughter Zelda if she'd had one.

    CanadianaKa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robin Williams did the same thing - named his daughter after Legend of Zelda.

    Glen Ellyn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the cats I adopted was named Zelda. Sorry, I'm not big on that name so I changed her name to Abby.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The name of F. Scott Fitsgerald's beloved!

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    Sheila Carty
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But Robin is a fairly common name. And a very nice one.

    A. Starhawk Hunt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robin means "little Robert" Robert means "shining fame". So, you are "little shining fame"

    El Dee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like Robin for a girl. The disadvantage is that people who haven't met you might expect you are a man but that seems not to be too socially unacceptable..

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