Lame Names Continue to Dominate Alberta Babies

[Bertuzzied]

My friend's grandfathers chinese name was So Fat, and his english name was Fat So.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan

Or fans of 'The Outsiders.' I always know a Seinfeld fan if they name their kid 'Seven'

How many people do you know who named their kid Seven?

[Rathji]

My kids both have normal names. My daughters is a more classic woman's name that can easily be converted to a pop star/stripper name if she decides to go that route. The wife wasn't a big fan of me pointing out that option, but I figure you gotta give a kid options, right?

On a related note, Mrs. Rathji's sister is about to have a baby and the father seriously wants to name it Kid, with the middle name "Danger". At first I thought she should counter with Charles and "Norris" as the middle name, but she still won't go for either.

[kipperfan]

Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan

Seems like every other boy in Ontario is named Liam, Ian, or Colin. I think Liam is more Scottish?

I dont think so.

http://medievalscotland.org/problem/names/liam.shtml

"The name Liam is certainly a modern Irish [1] pet form of Uilliam, but there is no persuasive evidence that it was used before the 17th century."

"[1] It seems to be very little used in Scotland."

And that aside, it's a great name. As long as people are still being named Bill, Dave, Fred, George and Bob every other male name shouldn't be allowed to be considered lame or overplayed.

[BigBrodieFan]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

How many people do you know who named their kid Seven?

Umm... It was a joke.

But fyi, my kid's name is Hayden.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

I figure my first born will be named, regardless of being a boy or a girl, Galactic President Superstar McAwesomeville.

[flizzenflozz]

Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan

Seems like every other boy in Ontario is named Liam, Ian, or Colin. I think Liam is more Scottish?

That is not correct information!

It is 1/2 of William, FYI.

Éirinn go Brách!!

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Rathji

My kids both have normal names. My daughters is a more classic woman's name that can easily be converted to a pop star/stripper name if she decides to go that route. The wife wasn't a big fan of me pointing out that option, but I figure you gotta give a kid options, right?

On a related note, Mrs. Rathji's sister is about to have a baby and the father seriously wants to name it Kid, with the middle name "Danger". At first I thought she should counter with Charles and "Norris" as the middle name, but she still won't go for either.

I campaigned pretty hard to give my son the middle name "Danger". I just don't really care about middle names, and figured that he could at least use that line when he's older to fail miserably at picking up girls.

[BlackEleven]

Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout

I figure my first born will be named, regardless of being a boy or a girl, Galactic President Superstar McAwesomeville.

ville? You want him to be a city when he grows up?

[BigBrodieFan]

Originally Posted by flizzenflozz

That is not correct information!

It is 1/2 of William, FYI.

I never thought of that.. very cool!

[Bertuzzied]

Some cool names would be from those 80s japanese robot cartoons.

Godmars, Grandizer, Mazinger, Raiden,Gatchaman, Gundam, Macross,Voltron, GetterRobo

[Komskies]

When I read this thread title, about babies getting dominated, I can't help but think of this product:



The name of it just sounds so dangerous...

[Yasa]

My parents named me Shaquanda, pronounced as "Steve."

[AMG_G]

I know a couple who named their daughter Sarin....sure name your daughter after a WMD....seriously why?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarin

[Bertuzzied]

Or some Panda names

Xi Xi, Song Song, Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan, Ming Ming. Won Ton.

Hmmm Ton Ton sounds pretty good.

[WilsonFourTwo]

Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan

Or fans of 'The Outsiders.' I always know a Seinfeld fan if they name their kid 'Seven'

I sincerely thought that Seven would be an awesome name......and got super pissed off when I heard it on Seinfeld.

And then I turned 12 and realized how stupid the name was.

[fredr123]

Originally Posted by scotty2hotty

What did George want to name his kid? Wasn't it Seven?

Seven was from the same episode.

GEORGE: Pamela?! Awright, I tell you what. You look like nice people,
I'm gonna help you out. You want a beautiful name? Soda.
KEN: What?
GEORGE: Soda. S-O-D-A. Soda.
CARRIE: I don't know, it sounds a little strange.
GEORGE: All names sound strange the first time you hear 'em. What, you
Telling me people loved the name Blanche the first time they heard it?
KEN: Yeah, but uh... Soda?
GEORGE: Yeah, that's right. It's working.
CARRIE: We'll put it on the list.
GEORGE: I solve problems. That's just what I do.

[fredr123]

Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan

Or fans of 'The Outsiders.' I always know a Seinfeld fan if they name their kid 'Seven'

I will give Hinton a bit of leeway since she was only like 13 when she wrote that book, but man that story was full of stupid names. Soda Pop? Pony Boy? Twobit? Steve Randle? Those are supposed to be cool nicknames?

[dissentowner]

My new son will be born anyday now, she is 3 days overdue as it is. His name will be Damian.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by TylerSVT

Worst name ever: Landon.

Every landon i have ever met has been a ######... must be a thing.

I have the same thing with Leonard. To this day my buddies and I will say "Quit being a Leonard" if one of us is being a jerk. Maybe an L thing?