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HelpHere is your chance to be 100% brutally honest...
Don't hold back; I'm not planning on using any of these names, and I don't even like some of them. Tell me what your totally honest opinion would be if you met someone who named their child...
Kerouac
Banjo
Clifford
Cumberbatch
Ruth (boy)
Jennifer (boy)
Denim
Berger
Mortimer
Pinkerton
Hortense
Griffin (girl)
Jack (girl)
Tragedy
Chevrolet
Agatha
Veruca
Modine
Kimber
Tiffany
"An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." -Charles Bukowski
Kerouac
Banjo
Clifford
Cumberbatch
Ruth (boy)
Jennifer (boy)
Denim
Berger
Mortimer
Pinkerton
Hortense
Griffin (girl)
Jack (girl)
Tragedy
Chevrolet
Agatha
Veruca
Modine
Kimber
Tiffany
"An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." -Charles Bukowski
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Kerouac - please, no.
Banjo - I didn't know this was even a name. It's horrifying, even though banjos are lovely instruments.
Clifford - I'd probably assume snobby, upper-class, or English.
Cumberbatch - I'd assume they were a die-hard fangirl or fanboy. Not someone I'd like to meet.
Ruth and Jennifer - why would you do this?
Denim - someone who's really into jeans?
Berger - someone who likes to eat, I suppose.
Mortimer - not terrible.
Pinkerton - like Clifford. Snobby, upper-class, or English.
Hortense - I'd assume the parents wanted to sound like intellectuals.
Griffin and Jack - again, why would you do this?
Tragedy - there are no words.
Chevrolet - the parents love cars.
Agatha - I actually love this name. Oops.
Veruca - like that mean girl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Modine - kinda ugly.
Kimber - not terrible.
Tiffany - outdated, but not terrible.
Banjo - I didn't know this was even a name. It's horrifying, even though banjos are lovely instruments.
Clifford - I'd probably assume snobby, upper-class, or English.
Cumberbatch - I'd assume they were a die-hard fangirl or fanboy. Not someone I'd like to meet.
Ruth and Jennifer - why would you do this?
Denim - someone who's really into jeans?
Berger - someone who likes to eat, I suppose.
Mortimer - not terrible.
Pinkerton - like Clifford. Snobby, upper-class, or English.
Hortense - I'd assume the parents wanted to sound like intellectuals.
Griffin and Jack - again, why would you do this?
Tragedy - there are no words.
Chevrolet - the parents love cars.
Agatha - I actually love this name. Oops.
Veruca - like that mean girl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Modine - kinda ugly.
Kimber - not terrible.
Tiffany - outdated, but not terrible.
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Kerouac- At first I thought this was a Native American name, but then I looked it up and discovered that Jack Kerouac was the son of French Canadian parents who moved to the United States, but he did claim to have Native American ancestors. I think people would ask a Kerouac where he was from. If someone was familiar with Jack Kerouac ‘s works, they would think his parents were current or ex-hippies with a love for poetry dealing with promiscuity, Buddhism, drugs and general dissatisfaction.
Banjo- No, too much. It isn't the child's fault, but how will he be taken seriously? Violin, guitar, piano and oboe would be equally bad.
Clifford- the big red dog. It could be worse, but it should be a lot better.
Cumberbatch- Benedict would be fine but using the actor’s unusual last name is too pointedly obsessive. His mother would be a stalkerishly weird fan girl.
Ruth (boy)- Either a Babe Ruth fan gone berserk or a couple that really wanted their son to become effeminate or teased.
Jennifer (boy)- His parents cared more about making a statement than about their son. He won't thank them for it. Remember the boy named Sue.
Denim- with siblings Linen, Wool, and Polyester
Berger- It looks like a last name being used as a first, which is fine, but it is pronounced burger. The boy would be known as a Hamburger.
Mortimer- It is okay. Not my taste, but there is nothing wrong with it. Old fashioned and clunky names are coming back into vogue. Mortimer is in the same category as Sebastian for me.
Pinkerton- It sounds silly and would be shortened to Pinky.
Hortense- hideous
Griffin (girl)- Geeky but not awful
Jack (girl)- People would assume it was short for Jacqueline.
Banjo- No, too much. It isn't the child's fault, but how will he be taken seriously? Violin, guitar, piano and oboe would be equally bad.
Clifford- the big red dog. It could be worse, but it should be a lot better.
Cumberbatch- Benedict would be fine but using the actor’s unusual last name is too pointedly obsessive. His mother would be a stalkerishly weird fan girl.
Ruth (boy)- Either a Babe Ruth fan gone berserk or a couple that really wanted their son to become effeminate or teased.
Jennifer (boy)- His parents cared more about making a statement than about their son. He won't thank them for it. Remember the boy named Sue.
Denim- with siblings Linen, Wool, and Polyester
Berger- It looks like a last name being used as a first, which is fine, but it is pronounced burger. The boy would be known as a Hamburger.
Mortimer- It is okay. Not my taste, but there is nothing wrong with it. Old fashioned and clunky names are coming back into vogue. Mortimer is in the same category as Sebastian for me.
Pinkerton- It sounds silly and would be shortened to Pinky.
Hortense- hideous
Griffin (girl)- Geeky but not awful
Jack (girl)- People would assume it was short for Jacqueline.
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Don't hold back; I'm not planning on using any of these names, and I don't even like some of them. Tell me what your totally honest opinion would be if you met someone who named their child...
Kerouac-Nice sound, association not so great...
Banjo-should be banned By Jo
Clifford- I see the appeal for nature lovers but big red dog cartoon and books
Cumberbatch-Cumbersome
Ruth (boy) not that weird, it's old,
Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4, 1822 – January 17, 1893) was the
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President of the United States (1877–1881).
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Jennifer (boy)
from yahoo answers
But you could use Jensen, if you're looking to name a son after a Jenny in your life.
Jennis- Male: Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.
Jenarae- Male: Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.
Jencir- Male: Greek Well bom.
not sur ehow "legit" those names are, but I am pass caring...
Denim-jeans
Berger- a berg-A mountain, er
Mortimer-nice morty, mickey mouse's original name
Pinkerton- Pinky and the brain brain brain
Hortense-Horticulture, old name, board fave?
Griffin (girl) Flying lion, last name, maiden name, no judgements like Ruth and Jennifer for boys
Jack (girl)no judgement, I have seen many Jaxs and Jaxons for girls in detective/mystery crime books
Tragedy-325-75; Middle English tragedie < Medieval Latin tragēdia, Latin tragoedia < Greek tragōidía, equivalent to trág (os) goat + ōidḗ song (see ode ) + -ia -y3; reason for name variously explained -definately Tragedies lead to scapegoats and losses
Chevrolet-a car
Agatha-board fave maybe, they like old names i think
Veruca-willie wonca character
Modine- A place perhaps
Kimber-nn for kimberley
Tiffany-yuck, tiffs means to fight or argue
That's all I have to say for now,
Kerouac-Nice sound, association not so great...
Banjo-should be banned By Jo
Clifford- I see the appeal for nature lovers but big red dog cartoon and books
Cumberbatch-Cumbersome
Ruth (boy) not that weird, it's old,
Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4, 1822 – January 17, 1893) was the
19th
President of the United States (1877–1881).
and Ernest Rutherford was responsible for a remarkable series of
discoveries in the
fields of radioactivity and nuclear physics
Jennifer (boy)
from yahoo answers
But you could use Jensen, if you're looking to name a son after a Jenny in your life.
Jennis- Male: Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.
Jenarae- Male: Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.
Jencir- Male: Greek Well bom.
not sur ehow "legit" those names are, but I am pass caring...
Denim-jeans
Berger- a berg-A mountain, er
Mortimer-nice morty, mickey mouse's original name
Pinkerton- Pinky and the brain brain brain
Hortense-Horticulture, old name, board fave?
Griffin (girl) Flying lion, last name, maiden name, no judgements like Ruth and Jennifer for boys
Jack (girl)no judgement, I have seen many Jaxs and Jaxons for girls in detective/mystery crime books
Tragedy-325-75; Middle English tragedie < Medieval Latin tragēdia, Latin tragoedia < Greek tragōidía, equivalent to trág (os) goat + ōidḗ song (see ode ) + -ia -y3; reason for name variously explained -definately Tragedies lead to scapegoats and losses
Chevrolet-a car
Agatha-board fave maybe, they like old names i think
Veruca-willie wonca character
Modine- A place perhaps
Kimber-nn for kimberley
Tiffany-yuck, tiffs means to fight or argue
That's all I have to say for now,
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Here's what would go through my head if someone introduced me to their child by one of these names:
Kerouac- Trying too hard to be cool/edgy. Doesn't work well as a first name.
Banjo - Also trying too hard. Probably a hipster.
Clifford- Fine. Wonder if it's a family name?
Cumberbatch- Dumb. I like BC's acting, but his LN most definitely sound stupid as a FN. Why didn't they just use Benedict?
Ruth (boy)- Wonder what the story behind that one is? Or are these people just going for shock value?
Jennifer (boy)- Same as above.
Denim- Trying too hard. Sounds tacky.
Berger- Must be a family surname. They are aware that it's a homophone for a delicious chuck of meat on a bun, right? Doesn't work as a FN at all.
Mortimer- Wonder if he's named after someone, or if they're just trying to be ironic in a monocle and mustache sort of way.
Pinkerton- Hahaha. Dumb. Like Cumberbatch but with no obvious namesake (at least to me).
Hortense- Same as Mortimer
Griffin (girl)- Preppy. I might give it a pass if it's a family surname.
Jack (girl)- Same as Ruth and Jennifer for boys.
Tragedy- Dumb and gothy. Stop making your child some sort of "creative" story piece.
Chevrolet- Brand names are dumb.
Agatha- OMG I'm so happy someone used this beautiful name!!!! (I seriously love Agatha)
Veruca- Should I tell them that this is the Latin word for wart? These people are ridic.
Modine- Never heard that one before. Doesn't sound very pretty.
Kimber- That's nice enough.
Tiffany- Dated but fine.
Kerouac- Trying too hard to be cool/edgy. Doesn't work well as a first name.
Banjo - Also trying too hard. Probably a hipster.
Clifford- Fine. Wonder if it's a family name?
Cumberbatch- Dumb. I like BC's acting, but his LN most definitely sound stupid as a FN. Why didn't they just use Benedict?
Ruth (boy)- Wonder what the story behind that one is? Or are these people just going for shock value?
Jennifer (boy)- Same as above.
Denim- Trying too hard. Sounds tacky.
Berger- Must be a family surname. They are aware that it's a homophone for a delicious chuck of meat on a bun, right? Doesn't work as a FN at all.
Mortimer- Wonder if he's named after someone, or if they're just trying to be ironic in a monocle and mustache sort of way.
Pinkerton- Hahaha. Dumb. Like Cumberbatch but with no obvious namesake (at least to me).
Hortense- Same as Mortimer
Griffin (girl)- Preppy. I might give it a pass if it's a family surname.
Jack (girl)- Same as Ruth and Jennifer for boys.
Tragedy- Dumb and gothy. Stop making your child some sort of "creative" story piece.
Chevrolet- Brand names are dumb.
Agatha- OMG I'm so happy someone used this beautiful name!!!! (I seriously love Agatha)
Veruca- Should I tell them that this is the Latin word for wart? These people are ridic.
Modine- Never heard that one before. Doesn't sound very pretty.
Kimber- That's nice enough.
Tiffany- Dated but fine.
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Kerouac - don't like it
Banjo - it's an instrument, not a name
Clifford - it's okay, but nms
Cumberbatch - I can't stand Benedict Cumberbatch, and this name must mean the parents are probably fans of him
Ruth (boy) - Ruth is a girls' name in the Bible
Jennifer (boy) - this will set the child up for teasing
Denim - who would name their kid after a fabric?
Berger - sounds like burger. This kid's definitely going to be teased.
Mortimer - I actually like this. The nickname Morty is okay, but a lot of people will probably think of the Pokemon character
Pinkerton - sounds kind of nerdy
Hortense - I like this
Griffin (girl) - I don't like Griffin on either sex because it's the last name of the family from Family Guy. I can't stand that show.
Jack (girl) - sounds awful on a girl
Tragedy - an awful idea for a name
Chevrolet - isn't this a car
Agatha - I actually like this name
Veruca - who would name their kid after that obnoxious spoiled brat from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Modine - never heard of it, don't like it
Kimber - doesn't bother me, but it's nms
Tiffany - dated and played-out
Banjo - it's an instrument, not a name
Clifford - it's okay, but nms
Cumberbatch - I can't stand Benedict Cumberbatch, and this name must mean the parents are probably fans of him
Ruth (boy) - Ruth is a girls' name in the Bible
Jennifer (boy) - this will set the child up for teasing
Denim - who would name their kid after a fabric?
Berger - sounds like burger. This kid's definitely going to be teased.
Mortimer - I actually like this. The nickname Morty is okay, but a lot of people will probably think of the Pokemon character
Pinkerton - sounds kind of nerdy
Hortense - I like this
Griffin (girl) - I don't like Griffin on either sex because it's the last name of the family from Family Guy. I can't stand that show.
Jack (girl) - sounds awful on a girl
Tragedy - an awful idea for a name
Chevrolet - isn't this a car
Agatha - I actually like this name
Veruca - who would name their kid after that obnoxious spoiled brat from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Modine - never heard of it, don't like it
Kimber - doesn't bother me, but it's nms
Tiffany - dated and played-out
This message was edited 4/11/2015, 8:35 AM
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Kerouac - I actually love this. I've never considered it as a name before but I adore Jack Kerouac and now I'm brainstorming combos with this as the mn.
Banjo - You Americans see this as an instrument name but the reason it is used by Australians with some frequency (celebrity example being Rachel Griffiths) is because probably the most iconic Australian poets is Banjo Paterson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo_Paterson). Paterson wrote our most popular Australian national song, 'Waltzing Matilda', and his poetry is taught from early school age. His poetry has become more important to me in the past years as a lot of it based on the area I have lived in for the past few years in Australia, which has become my home and what I love about my country. When I think about leaving my country for the next 5-6 years, it reminds me that I would consider this as a patriotic nod in a son's name.
Clifford - The Big Red Dog. I find it awkward and goofy.
Cumberbatch - Pretentious, 'cumbersome', no.
Ruth (boy) - I think Ruth is ugly no matter what sex it is for.
Jennifer (boy) - Child abuse.
Denim - Lame.
Berger - And fries... no.
Mortimer - Perfect name for a creepy funeral director.
Pinkerton - Doesn't work well as a fn.
Hortense - Comically old-fashioned still. 'Tension' 'Haughty'
Griffin (girl) - I think it sounds self-consciously 'fashionable'. I'd roll my eyes but it isn't the worst thing ever. I'd rather be female Griffin than Hortense. Griffin also reminds me of 'Family Guy' for both genders so I always think it sounds goofy and dumb (even though I love the show).
Banjo - You Americans see this as an instrument name but the reason it is used by Australians with some frequency (celebrity example being Rachel Griffiths) is because probably the most iconic Australian poets is Banjo Paterson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo_Paterson). Paterson wrote our most popular Australian national song, 'Waltzing Matilda', and his poetry is taught from early school age. His poetry has become more important to me in the past years as a lot of it based on the area I have lived in for the past few years in Australia, which has become my home and what I love about my country. When I think about leaving my country for the next 5-6 years, it reminds me that I would consider this as a patriotic nod in a son's name.
Clifford - The Big Red Dog. I find it awkward and goofy.
Cumberbatch - Pretentious, 'cumbersome', no.
Ruth (boy) - I think Ruth is ugly no matter what sex it is for.
Jennifer (boy) - Child abuse.
Denim - Lame.
Berger - And fries... no.
Mortimer - Perfect name for a creepy funeral director.
Pinkerton - Doesn't work well as a fn.
Hortense - Comically old-fashioned still. 'Tension' 'Haughty'
Griffin (girl) - I think it sounds self-consciously 'fashionable'. I'd roll my eyes but it isn't the worst thing ever. I'd rather be female Griffin than Hortense. Griffin also reminds me of 'Family Guy' for both genders so I always think it sounds goofy and dumb (even though I love the show).
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Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson based his nick name off his horse Banjo. Presumably,the horse was named for the instrument since the banjo was already a well known American instrument by that time.'Waltzing Matilda' is a classic song, so I can understand how an Australian would feel a special affection for Banjo Paterson and his music.
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Kerouac: This kid's parents were trying way too hard, and they're probably wannabe hippies whose own parents were too young to go to Woodstock.
Banjo: Dog name.
Clifford: Big Red Dog name.
Cumberbatch: Like, OMG! Benedict is soooo hawt! Gag.
Ruth (boy): The parents have a combined IQ of about 40.
Jennifer (boy): These parents' IQ's add up to 20; at least Ruth's parents could possibly have wanted to honor Babe Ruth.
Denim: Tacky.
Berger: With the works, but hold the pickles.
Mortimer: Snerd.
Pinkerton: He never sleeps. Actually a funny name for a pet.
Hortense: A stressed-out hooker.
Griffin (girl): Probably has a fellow in-vitro surrogate-birthed breast-fed-by-the-Jamaican-wet-nurse brother named Galahad or something.
Jack (girl): Tropey tomboy character whose real name is Jacqueline or Jessica but who punches out anybody that calls her that. Probably has friends called things like Slurp or Ditch.
Tragedy: You can say that again, buddy.
Chevrolet: Belongs right up there with Orangejello and Lemonjello. Ramona Quimby's doll too.
Agatha: Hollywood tryndee wannabe.
Veruca: Salt.
Modine: Is this a medicine for cramps?
Kimber: Because Kimberly, which has been fairly steadily popular for a couple generations, is too dated?
Tiffany: I like this name and always have, but I would be surprised to see a new one now.
Banjo: Dog name.
Clifford: Big Red Dog name.
Cumberbatch: Like, OMG! Benedict is soooo hawt! Gag.
Ruth (boy): The parents have a combined IQ of about 40.
Jennifer (boy): These parents' IQ's add up to 20; at least Ruth's parents could possibly have wanted to honor Babe Ruth.
Denim: Tacky.
Berger: With the works, but hold the pickles.
Mortimer: Snerd.
Pinkerton: He never sleeps. Actually a funny name for a pet.
Hortense: A stressed-out hooker.
Griffin (girl): Probably has a fellow in-vitro surrogate-birthed breast-fed-by-the-Jamaican-wet-nurse brother named Galahad or something.
Jack (girl): Tropey tomboy character whose real name is Jacqueline or Jessica but who punches out anybody that calls her that. Probably has friends called things like Slurp or Ditch.
Tragedy: You can say that again, buddy.
Chevrolet: Belongs right up there with Orangejello and Lemonjello. Ramona Quimby's doll too.
Agatha: Hollywood tryndee wannabe.
Veruca: Salt.
Modine: Is this a medicine for cramps?
Kimber: Because Kimberly, which has been fairly steadily popular for a couple generations, is too dated?
Tiffany: I like this name and always have, but I would be surprised to see a new one now.
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OK, I'm trying to see this with international eyes instead of Swedish. (In Sweden some of these wouldn't be allowed; Jennifer on a boy for example.)
Kerouac - what's wrong with Jack?
Banjo - I hope it's after Banjo Patterson and not just something you thought sounded "cool".
Clifford - wow, you're so cool *roll eyes*
Cumberbatch - umm...Benedict wasn't rare enough for you?
Ruth (boy) - the POOR KID.
Jennifer (boy) - ditto.
Denim - how tacky.
Berger - that's a surname.
Mortimer - ugh, super ugly.
Pinkerton - what is he, a frumpy old lord?
Hortense - wow. Brave.
Griffin (girl) - nooo, not another girl with a boys' name!
Jack (girl) - a nn for Jacqueline? No? Poor girl.
Tragedy - OK, you obviously hate her.
Chevrolet - you didn't want a child. You wanted a car. You should have bought a car.
Agatha - heh, that's brave.
Veruca - you know it means "wart", right?
Modine - *googles Modine*. God, no.
Kimber - just want to scream "TIMBERRRR!"
Tiffany - ugh, tacky.
Kerouac - what's wrong with Jack?
Banjo - I hope it's after Banjo Patterson and not just something you thought sounded "cool".
Clifford - wow, you're so cool *roll eyes*
Cumberbatch - umm...Benedict wasn't rare enough for you?
Ruth (boy) - the POOR KID.
Jennifer (boy) - ditto.
Denim - how tacky.
Berger - that's a surname.
Mortimer - ugh, super ugly.
Pinkerton - what is he, a frumpy old lord?
Hortense - wow. Brave.
Griffin (girl) - nooo, not another girl with a boys' name!
Jack (girl) - a nn for Jacqueline? No? Poor girl.
Tragedy - OK, you obviously hate her.
Chevrolet - you didn't want a child. You wanted a car. You should have bought a car.
Agatha - heh, that's brave.
Veruca - you know it means "wart", right?
Modine - *googles Modine*. God, no.
Kimber - just want to scream "TIMBERRRR!"
Tiffany - ugh, tacky.
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Kerouac - hard to imagine they just loved the sound of this, so would assume it's after the author; parents might be idealists; they want folks to know they're literary more than they want a "comfortable" name for their child
Banjo - offbeat; parents probably very individualistic; again, not troubled with how their child might feel bearing a very unconventional first name
Clifford - I like it; parents probably traditional in tastes, maybe an honoring name
Cumberbatch - a mouthful; have to assume parents are big fans of the actor; dressed as a pirate for his first Halloween (and maybe all of them)
Ruth (boy) - foreigners sticking with names from their own culture?; or parents with a social/political statement to make, burdening their child in doing so
Jennifer (boy)- ditto statement to make, at the expense of a child's comfort
Denim - offbeat; parents maybe think of this as rugged or fun? Probably a bit easier to fit in with than Kerouac or Banjo
Berger - 'Sex and the City' reference? Or family surname? Sounds like "burger" so can't imagine anyone would enjoy bearing this
Mortimer - bold choice, clunky/cuddly; maybe a family name? Might get wrinkled noses at school, but at least it's a traditional name
Pinkerton - would assume family surname but think it awkward to bear; personally, would not like to be called "Pink" or "Pinky" and assume most boys would feel even more strongly about that than I do as a girl
Hortense - I've never cared for the sound of this
Griffin (girl) - wholly disapprove; parents likely unaware they are actually feeding into sexism with their "strong" or "spunky" choice
Jack (girl)- if a nn for a fem. first, okay; otherwise ditto Griffin
Tragedy - that you couldn't muster up enough empathy for your child to use the middle name slot to express your own creativity AKA "What a very, uh, unique choice."
Banjo - offbeat; parents probably very individualistic; again, not troubled with how their child might feel bearing a very unconventional first name
Clifford - I like it; parents probably traditional in tastes, maybe an honoring name
Cumberbatch - a mouthful; have to assume parents are big fans of the actor; dressed as a pirate for his first Halloween (and maybe all of them)
Ruth (boy) - foreigners sticking with names from their own culture?; or parents with a social/political statement to make, burdening their child in doing so
Jennifer (boy)- ditto statement to make, at the expense of a child's comfort
Denim - offbeat; parents maybe think of this as rugged or fun? Probably a bit easier to fit in with than Kerouac or Banjo
Berger - 'Sex and the City' reference? Or family surname? Sounds like "burger" so can't imagine anyone would enjoy bearing this
Mortimer - bold choice, clunky/cuddly; maybe a family name? Might get wrinkled noses at school, but at least it's a traditional name
Pinkerton - would assume family surname but think it awkward to bear; personally, would not like to be called "Pink" or "Pinky" and assume most boys would feel even more strongly about that than I do as a girl
Hortense - I've never cared for the sound of this
Griffin (girl) - wholly disapprove; parents likely unaware they are actually feeding into sexism with their "strong" or "spunky" choice
Jack (girl)- if a nn for a fem. first, okay; otherwise ditto Griffin
Tragedy - that you couldn't muster up enough empathy for your child to use the middle name slot to express your own creativity AKA "What a very, uh, unique choice."
This message was edited 4/10/2015, 10:23 AM
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Kerouac: I would think, "I hope they've at least read him, and this isn't some hipster thing." I'm not a Kerouac fan, so it's not a good association for me anyway.
Banjo: Seriously? Why?
Clifford: I like it; it's interesting without beinng overly used or unfamiliar.
Cumberbatch: Benedict would have been better.
Ruth: No.
Jennifer: Just, god, no.
Denim: Brother to Banjo?
Berger: Maybe it is their mother's last name.
Mortimer: Not a very attractive name; not really poised for a comeback, but at least it is legitimate.
Pinkerton: Breaking Bad, much?
Hortense: I have a soft spot for this name, but it does open its self up to some pretty awful nick names.
Griffin: Is this a surname connected to the mother? If not, I'm not a fan.
Jack: This better be short for Jacqueline.
Tragedy: Kind of a sad name to give a daughter, there are certainly tragic figures with much more beautiful and less obvious names.
Chevrolet: Sister to Banjo & Denim.
Agatha: I LOOOOOOVVVEEEE. Can I please call her Aggie and be her godmother and send her lots of presents?
Veruca: Salt.
Modine: Sounds very made up. What is this?
Kimber: Not totally unfamiliar; seems too short, but kind of cute and trendy.
Tiffany: Outdated. Try again in 70 years.
Banjo: Seriously? Why?
Clifford: I like it; it's interesting without beinng overly used or unfamiliar.
Cumberbatch: Benedict would have been better.
Ruth: No.
Jennifer: Just, god, no.
Denim: Brother to Banjo?
Berger: Maybe it is their mother's last name.
Mortimer: Not a very attractive name; not really poised for a comeback, but at least it is legitimate.
Pinkerton: Breaking Bad, much?
Hortense: I have a soft spot for this name, but it does open its self up to some pretty awful nick names.
Griffin: Is this a surname connected to the mother? If not, I'm not a fan.
Jack: This better be short for Jacqueline.
Tragedy: Kind of a sad name to give a daughter, there are certainly tragic figures with much more beautiful and less obvious names.
Chevrolet: Sister to Banjo & Denim.
Agatha: I LOOOOOOVVVEEEE. Can I please call her Aggie and be her godmother and send her lots of presents?
Veruca: Salt.
Modine: Sounds very made up. What is this?
Kimber: Not totally unfamiliar; seems too short, but kind of cute and trendy.
Tiffany: Outdated. Try again in 70 years.
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Jack might be cute for a girl, if it's a nickname. E.g. Jacqueline 'Jack'.
I'm afraid I can't get behind the others. They're all stinkers.
Tragedy. Do not need to explain that one, surely?
Cumberbatch. Hours of fun - http://benedictcumberbatchgenerator.tumblr.com/
Veruca. Something that grows on your foot.
Mortimer. Death
Chevrolet. Vroom vroom.
I'm afraid I can't get behind the others. They're all stinkers.
Tragedy. Do not need to explain that one, surely?
Cumberbatch. Hours of fun - http://benedictcumberbatchgenerator.tumblr.com/
Veruca. Something that grows on your foot.
Mortimer. Death
Chevrolet. Vroom vroom.
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Kerouac - too much.
Banjo - besides the words "ban joe"... this is not a classy instrument, let alone name. I am all for being bold and going for statement names... but a banjo? This is borderline cruel. The only think crueler would be if the kid was born with red hair to cement this name as hillbilly.
Clifford - I like it for it's old-school distinction... but am not a huge fan. Yeah, it does have the dog connotations, but I think both Cliff and Ford are decent nicknames that make this a little more trendy.
Cumberbatch - Aweful. Benedict would be great... but this is just a teerible sound, a not so great meaning and a really sad statement on fandom.
Ruth (boy) - Hm. I guess I like the sound, but Ruth is such a timeless classy name, with such a great backstory - that I feel it a bit insulting to use for a boy.
Jennifer (boy) - I do like Jenn on a boy, but Jennifer is so rooted in pop culture and trends gone by that it would be a horrible choice for a boy. I mean.. this would be a deliberate (and failed) attempt by the parents to be edgy and cool... and shows no consideration for the child. There are plenty of similar options without all the baggage.
Denim - I don't like it. Unless of course he had brothers named Flannel and Courderoy and a sister named Satin.
Berger - It's not really a pleasing sound is it? I mean... I don't think of Burgers, I think of boogers. Sorry. Ew.
Mortimer - I actually like this. It's a bit pompous, but I tend to lean towards those. Plus... Morty is actually kinda old-man cool.
Pinkerton - Aweful. This goes beyond the pompous vibe and straight to comedic. I could see it on a cartoon villain... as a surname. The evil Mr. Pinkerton... the gluttonous pig.
Banjo - besides the words "ban joe"... this is not a classy instrument, let alone name. I am all for being bold and going for statement names... but a banjo? This is borderline cruel. The only think crueler would be if the kid was born with red hair to cement this name as hillbilly.
Clifford - I like it for it's old-school distinction... but am not a huge fan. Yeah, it does have the dog connotations, but I think both Cliff and Ford are decent nicknames that make this a little more trendy.
Cumberbatch - Aweful. Benedict would be great... but this is just a teerible sound, a not so great meaning and a really sad statement on fandom.
Ruth (boy) - Hm. I guess I like the sound, but Ruth is such a timeless classy name, with such a great backstory - that I feel it a bit insulting to use for a boy.
Jennifer (boy) - I do like Jenn on a boy, but Jennifer is so rooted in pop culture and trends gone by that it would be a horrible choice for a boy. I mean.. this would be a deliberate (and failed) attempt by the parents to be edgy and cool... and shows no consideration for the child. There are plenty of similar options without all the baggage.
Denim - I don't like it. Unless of course he had brothers named Flannel and Courderoy and a sister named Satin.
Berger - It's not really a pleasing sound is it? I mean... I don't think of Burgers, I think of boogers. Sorry. Ew.
Mortimer - I actually like this. It's a bit pompous, but I tend to lean towards those. Plus... Morty is actually kinda old-man cool.
Pinkerton - Aweful. This goes beyond the pompous vibe and straight to comedic. I could see it on a cartoon villain... as a surname. The evil Mr. Pinkerton... the gluttonous pig.
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Am I the only one who likes banjos?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSFLZ-MzIhM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSFLZ-MzIhM
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I love banjos. Just not as a child's name.
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I like Banjos, but not as a name. Naming a child Piano, Flute, Trumpet or Oboe wouldn't be any classier.
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I enjoy banjo music! Dumb name, but I like the instrument. Sometimes I think I would like learn to play it.
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No, you aren't!
I happen to like county and bluegrass, but my British gr grandmother and her siblings learned very young to play banjo and performed as a trio around their community, playing popular songs of that time (early 1900s). I've looked up some of the songs they were said to have played and found clips/videos to listen to and they're quite nice.
I happen to like county and bluegrass, but my British gr grandmother and her siblings learned very young to play banjo and performed as a trio around their community, playing popular songs of that time (early 1900s). I've looked up some of the songs they were said to have played and found clips/videos to listen to and they're quite nice.
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My grandmother listened to a lot of bluegrass, so I have a fondness for it. :)
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I happen to love the banjo as an instrument... but not as a name. It has a very country vibe where I live... and banjos really only seen as cool if hipster college kids play them.
Bluegrass is my favorite musical genre outside of Jazz though... so I have to say I appreciate the sound of the banjo. As a name though, it's a stereotype I would never wish on a kid/adult.
I also like the Harmonica and the Cajon, but wouldn't have thought of them as names.
Bluegrass is my favorite musical genre outside of Jazz though... so I have to say I appreciate the sound of the banjo. As a name though, it's a stereotype I would never wish on a kid/adult.
I also like the Harmonica and the Cajon, but wouldn't have thought of them as names.
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I love banjos & bluegrass, but I wouldn't name my kid Banjo. Benjamin nickname Banjo, sure. Sounds fun. Not Banjo, though.
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Kerouac- I'd probably assume it was foreign and that it was normal from wherever they may have got it from.
Banjo- Hell either hate the banjo now or become famous for playing it
Clifford- The big red dog, but it's not awful
Cumberbatch- I'd probably fangirl, cry, then have an in depth conversation with his parents whilst fangirling and crying. But seriously the man has four names (like me hehe), any of the other three would have been great!
Ruth (boy)- I know boys' names are hard, I struggle with them too, but there must be a boys' name you like
Jennifer (boy)- See above
Denim- I like jeans as much as the next person, but this is going too far
Berger- Not feeling it. I just think of mountains and icebergs.
Mortimer- Nms. I won't say I dislike surname names (because I love a few too) but I'm not a fan
Pinkerton- Maybe he could go by Tony, or Kert?
Hortense- Not a good idea to use a name with a prominent Hor- sound at the beginning for a girl.(Before I sound like a hypocrite I emphasise the use of the word prominent; Horatia would be okay)
Griffin (girl)- They are already taking Phoenix not this too!
Jack (girl)- Hope it's short for Jacqueline or the like
Tragedy- Where are comedy and history then?
Chevrolet- I (mostly) can't stand girls' names with a Ch/Sh sound, and Chef is not appealing.
Agatha- Okay, except I am reminded of Miss Trucnchbolt from Matilda, as well as Agatha Christie
Veruca- Idiots, do some research
Modine- Might just get away with it.
Kimber- I'd probably think they said Timber, but the reality isn't much better (but there are worse)
Tiffany- Kind of cute, I've considered it a few times.
Banjo- Hell either hate the banjo now or become famous for playing it
Clifford- The big red dog, but it's not awful
Cumberbatch- I'd probably fangirl, cry, then have an in depth conversation with his parents whilst fangirling and crying. But seriously the man has four names (like me hehe), any of the other three would have been great!
Ruth (boy)- I know boys' names are hard, I struggle with them too, but there must be a boys' name you like
Jennifer (boy)- See above
Denim- I like jeans as much as the next person, but this is going too far
Berger- Not feeling it. I just think of mountains and icebergs.
Mortimer- Nms. I won't say I dislike surname names (because I love a few too) but I'm not a fan
Pinkerton- Maybe he could go by Tony, or Kert?
Hortense- Not a good idea to use a name with a prominent Hor- sound at the beginning for a girl.(Before I sound like a hypocrite I emphasise the use of the word prominent; Horatia would be okay)
Griffin (girl)- They are already taking Phoenix not this too!
Jack (girl)- Hope it's short for Jacqueline or the like
Tragedy- Where are comedy and history then?
Chevrolet- I (mostly) can't stand girls' names with a Ch/Sh sound, and Chef is not appealing.
Agatha- Okay, except I am reminded of Miss Trucnchbolt from Matilda, as well as Agatha Christie
Veruca- Idiots, do some research
Modine- Might just get away with it.
Kimber- I'd probably think they said Timber, but the reality isn't much better (but there are worse)
Tiffany- Kind of cute, I've considered it a few times.
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Kerouac: ughh to him, ughh to the name, big piles of ughh all round
Banjo: *blows raspberry*
Clifford: awww. I would never use it, but still awww
Cumberbatch: *cracks up laughing*
Ruth (boy): lol, as short for Rufus, maybe?
Jennifer (boy): and his sister Aniston, the poor things
Denim: a cheap aftershave that smells like 'the masculine character of a man' according to Amazon
Berger: French for shepherd? not a name? idk
Mortimer: it's gloomy and yet somehow groovy
Pinkerton: maybe if you really really liked Weezer?
Hortense: pretty
Griffin (girl): can't see this as a name, just a winged lion-beast
Jack (girl): actually less annoying on a girl & short for the obvious
Tragedy: when you lose control and you've got no soul
Chevrolet: conceived in the back of one?
Agatha: awww
Veruca: heeee
Modine: eh?
Kimber: saw a couple of Victorians with the name 'Cymbre' last week, think it's the same thing. Reminds me of Timber
Tiffany: floofy, but not that bad.
Banjo: *blows raspberry*
Clifford: awww. I would never use it, but still awww
Cumberbatch: *cracks up laughing*
Ruth (boy): lol, as short for Rufus, maybe?
Jennifer (boy): and his sister Aniston, the poor things
Denim: a cheap aftershave that smells like 'the masculine character of a man' according to Amazon
Berger: French for shepherd? not a name? idk
Mortimer: it's gloomy and yet somehow groovy
Pinkerton: maybe if you really really liked Weezer?
Hortense: pretty
Griffin (girl): can't see this as a name, just a winged lion-beast
Jack (girl): actually less annoying on a girl & short for the obvious
Tragedy: when you lose control and you've got no soul
Chevrolet: conceived in the back of one?
Agatha: awww
Veruca: heeee
Modine: eh?
Kimber: saw a couple of Victorians with the name 'Cymbre' last week, think it's the same thing. Reminds me of Timber
Tiffany: floofy, but not that bad.
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Kerouac: Super hipster. Wanting everyone to know YOUR likes without thought to whether little "Wack" will like him.
Banjo: Duh-duh-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding....yep, super Deliverance to me.
Clifford: The big red dog.
Cumberbatch: Again, fan girl. See Kerouac. Also, the schoolyard nickname Cum is sure to happen.
Ruth (boy): Dumb
Jennifer (boy): Even more dumb
Denim: jeans.
Berger: I know this is pseudo-German but I think it should remain a surname.
Mortimer: Kind of, well, morbid, but other than that I like the name and I think Mort is cute. *shrugs* Probably just me. Unfortunately, he has to be stuck in a corner with Ichabod and Ebenezer. Le sigh.
Pinkerton: gang
Hortense: Eh, someone could pull it off. Again, the schoolyard nickname of Hor would be unfortunate.
Griffin (girl): Better on a boy, especially considering the only logical nicknames are Griff and Fin, both of which are really masculine to me.
Jack (girl): Dumb, and if this becomes a thing I will literally weep.
Tragedy: With sisters Morose, Funerary, and Morbid.
Chevrolet: Stupid. The name of Ramona Quimby's doll. See the book for a description of what people think of the name.
Agatha: Kind of choppy, but okay.
Veruca: wart
Modine: I don't even know where to go with this. Is it a male or female name? It sounds southern to me, and maybe a little brand-like.
Kimber: Ditzy girl with bouffant curls.
Tiffany: Ditzy girl with straight hair.
Banjo: Duh-duh-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding....yep, super Deliverance to me.
Clifford: The big red dog.
Cumberbatch: Again, fan girl. See Kerouac. Also, the schoolyard nickname Cum is sure to happen.
Ruth (boy): Dumb
Jennifer (boy): Even more dumb
Denim: jeans.
Berger: I know this is pseudo-German but I think it should remain a surname.
Mortimer: Kind of, well, morbid, but other than that I like the name and I think Mort is cute. *shrugs* Probably just me. Unfortunately, he has to be stuck in a corner with Ichabod and Ebenezer. Le sigh.
Pinkerton: gang
Hortense: Eh, someone could pull it off. Again, the schoolyard nickname of Hor would be unfortunate.
Griffin (girl): Better on a boy, especially considering the only logical nicknames are Griff and Fin, both of which are really masculine to me.
Jack (girl): Dumb, and if this becomes a thing I will literally weep.
Tragedy: With sisters Morose, Funerary, and Morbid.
Chevrolet: Stupid. The name of Ramona Quimby's doll. See the book for a description of what people think of the name.
Agatha: Kind of choppy, but okay.
Veruca: wart
Modine: I don't even know where to go with this. Is it a male or female name? It sounds southern to me, and maybe a little brand-like.
Kimber: Ditzy girl with bouffant curls.
Tiffany: Ditzy girl with straight hair.
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Kerouac: ugly. And I never liked the writer Jack Kerouac either.
Banjo: a bit funny. Maybe as a middle name. Or a second middle name.
Clifford: I actually like Clifford. Cliff is a nice nickname. It has this retro feel.
Cumberbatch: I adore Benedict Cumberbatch, but naming your child Cumberbatch? No. Just no. It's a cool last name though.
Ruth (boy): I don't like Ruth at all, and it's even worse on a boy.
Jennifer (boy): I hate Jennifer. Boy or girl.
Denim: that's ridiculous.
Berger: it's kind of cool. But not if you pronounce it like Burger. If you pronounce it the right way though, it could make a nice name.
Mortimer: I like Mortimer. Hard to pull of, but I still like it.
Pinkerton: maybe for a fictional character.
Hortense: I like this in theory, but I can't picture it on an actual person.
Griffin (girl): like it on a boy, not on a girl.
Jack (girl): No. No no no.
Tragedy: really?
Chevrolet: seriously?
Agatha: I love Agatha.
Veruca: hm... Just weird
Modine: It reminds me of Ondine. Which I like. I'm not sure about Modine.
Kimber: weird
Tiffany: I actually like Tiffany. I know that's not a popular opinion.
Banjo: a bit funny. Maybe as a middle name. Or a second middle name.
Clifford: I actually like Clifford. Cliff is a nice nickname. It has this retro feel.
Cumberbatch: I adore Benedict Cumberbatch, but naming your child Cumberbatch? No. Just no. It's a cool last name though.
Ruth (boy): I don't like Ruth at all, and it's even worse on a boy.
Jennifer (boy): I hate Jennifer. Boy or girl.
Denim: that's ridiculous.
Berger: it's kind of cool. But not if you pronounce it like Burger. If you pronounce it the right way though, it could make a nice name.
Mortimer: I like Mortimer. Hard to pull of, but I still like it.
Pinkerton: maybe for a fictional character.
Hortense: I like this in theory, but I can't picture it on an actual person.
Griffin (girl): like it on a boy, not on a girl.
Jack (girl): No. No no no.
Tragedy: really?
Chevrolet: seriously?
Agatha: I love Agatha.
Veruca: hm... Just weird
Modine: It reminds me of Ondine. Which I like. I'm not sure about Modine.
Kimber: weird
Tiffany: I actually like Tiffany. I know that's not a popular opinion.
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Kerouac - my god, the beats were butch. That's how I see this as a first name ... it's mostly just self-consciously masculine, more than any other association. I guess it also suggests a freethinking spirit but I'm not sure what parents today would associate it with. I guess it would confuse me ... I'd wonder, have they ever read Kerouac?
Banjo - dumb. a name for a hyperactive miniature terrier. Fails bedroom test.
Clifford - well, it's a name, but more than that - it's a big red dog. He helps kids learn how to read, and is oh so loyal to Emily Elizabeth. He'd totally die for her. Uh... so what, right? It's a name. Cliff is sort of stuffy IMO.
Cumberbatch - woah, making me throwup.
Ruth (boy) - whatever. Babe Ruth. Seems like a surname name, on a boy.
Jennifer (boy) - it sounds like it could be a guy name, but I can't help thinking it's pretty effed up to name a boy a name that is basically Guinevere.
Denim - miss-the-mark hippie name? sympathy card time?
Berger - surname, whatever. The burger thing would hardly matter IMO
Mortimer - it's dorky and glum, still.
Pinkerton - bah. sounds like a facetious name I'd give to a really big zit.
Hortense - it's dorky, still. The "whore" thing. the vague feeling of ... tension.
Griffin (girl) - interesting
Jack (girl) - droll. But could happen without being that way, if she were Jacqueline
Tragedy - yeah, it would be one.
Chevrolet - droll
Agatha - I've never liked that agg sound.
Veruca - haha. okay. I have to ask though, to find out if it's odd sense of humor or just cluelessness.
Modine - would pass as a celebby style surname name, except that it's already an actual celeb surname, so it's more ... just ... trying really hard to be unusual? It's kind of a neat sound, otherwise.
Kimber - eh. It could be better than Kimberly! But to me that's like saying raw celery is better than cooked celery. Both are kind of yucky.
Tiffany - like it. It's sad, about its tarnished image.
Banjo - dumb. a name for a hyperactive miniature terrier. Fails bedroom test.
Clifford - well, it's a name, but more than that - it's a big red dog. He helps kids learn how to read, and is oh so loyal to Emily Elizabeth. He'd totally die for her. Uh... so what, right? It's a name. Cliff is sort of stuffy IMO.
Cumberbatch - woah, making me throwup.
Ruth (boy) - whatever. Babe Ruth. Seems like a surname name, on a boy.
Jennifer (boy) - it sounds like it could be a guy name, but I can't help thinking it's pretty effed up to name a boy a name that is basically Guinevere.
Denim - miss-the-mark hippie name? sympathy card time?
Berger - surname, whatever. The burger thing would hardly matter IMO
Mortimer - it's dorky and glum, still.
Pinkerton - bah. sounds like a facetious name I'd give to a really big zit.
Hortense - it's dorky, still. The "whore" thing. the vague feeling of ... tension.
Griffin (girl) - interesting
Jack (girl) - droll. But could happen without being that way, if she were Jacqueline
Tragedy - yeah, it would be one.
Chevrolet - droll
Agatha - I've never liked that agg sound.
Veruca - haha. okay. I have to ask though, to find out if it's odd sense of humor or just cluelessness.
Modine - would pass as a celebby style surname name, except that it's already an actual celeb surname, so it's more ... just ... trying really hard to be unusual? It's kind of a neat sound, otherwise.
Kimber - eh. It could be better than Kimberly! But to me that's like saying raw celery is better than cooked celery. Both are kind of yucky.
Tiffany - like it. It's sad, about its tarnished image.
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Bahaha!
"Fails bedroom test."
Oh, man. This is so true!
"Fails bedroom test."
Oh, man. This is so true!
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Kerouac: I'd probably think "what?" and then forget what it was and be too embarrassed to ask again.
Banjo: Argh, I can't stand banjos! I agreed wholeheartedly when they said in The New Policeman "It's a dreadful instrument. They should send it back to America where it belongs.'
Clifford: I know a man named Clifford. He has a very wobbly chin, so this name makes me think of wobbly chins.
Cumberbatch: I would try very hard not to laugh. I mean, it sounds so silly! I also think of how my mother called Benedict Cumberbatch "Benjamin Cumberband".
Ruth (boy): I'd think the child was a girl
Jennifer (boy): ditto above
Denim: he should have a brother called Levi. And a sister named Jean.
Berger: he's the burgermeister!!
Mortimer: Woa. Seriously cool, in a death-and-crows kind of way.
Pinkerton: snort.
Hortense: probably "wow, someone has guts." It's so dusty and old, this one.
Griffin (girl): I'd think "aha, my point is proved!" I had a long argument the other day, and I was saying there was nothing wrong with naming a female puppy "Griffin".
Jack (girl): I'd probably just shrug and think "whatever". I've given up minding about traditional boys names on girls. It's just a waste of energy now.
Tragedy: I'd think "hmm. What happened?" And then I wish she/he had been called Calamity instead. So much more awesome.
Chevrolet: Isn't that... a kind of car? Or is it those small sausages? It's something, anyway, I'm not sure what.
Agatha: I've always hated this name. To me it's so ugly.
Veruca: Salt. This is not a name. It's a kind of wort.
Modine: Umm... ?
Kimber: it's pretty cute. I quite like it.
Tiffany: I know a Tiffany. I think of it as such an airy, empty-headed kind of name, but she's really steady and calm.
Banjo: Argh, I can't stand banjos! I agreed wholeheartedly when they said in The New Policeman "It's a dreadful instrument. They should send it back to America where it belongs.'
Clifford: I know a man named Clifford. He has a very wobbly chin, so this name makes me think of wobbly chins.
Cumberbatch: I would try very hard not to laugh. I mean, it sounds so silly! I also think of how my mother called Benedict Cumberbatch "Benjamin Cumberband".
Ruth (boy): I'd think the child was a girl
Jennifer (boy): ditto above
Denim: he should have a brother called Levi. And a sister named Jean.
Berger: he's the burgermeister!!
Mortimer: Woa. Seriously cool, in a death-and-crows kind of way.
Pinkerton: snort.
Hortense: probably "wow, someone has guts." It's so dusty and old, this one.
Griffin (girl): I'd think "aha, my point is proved!" I had a long argument the other day, and I was saying there was nothing wrong with naming a female puppy "Griffin".
Jack (girl): I'd probably just shrug and think "whatever". I've given up minding about traditional boys names on girls. It's just a waste of energy now.
Tragedy: I'd think "hmm. What happened?" And then I wish she/he had been called Calamity instead. So much more awesome.
Chevrolet: Isn't that... a kind of car? Or is it those small sausages? It's something, anyway, I'm not sure what.
Agatha: I've always hated this name. To me it's so ugly.
Veruca: Salt. This is not a name. It's a kind of wort.
Modine: Umm... ?
Kimber: it's pretty cute. I quite like it.
Tiffany: I know a Tiffany. I think of it as such an airy, empty-headed kind of name, but she's really steady and calm.
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Kerouac -- I'd think the parents must be big Jack Kerouac fans. And I'd think there are worse people you could name your kid after.
Banjo -- I'd laugh behind their backs.
Clifford -- I'd think that they buck trends, and that's not a bad thing.
Cumberbatch -- I'd laugh harder than I did at Banjo's parents.
Ruth (boy) -- I'd think they were cruel.
Jennifer (boy) -- See Ruth.
Denim -- I'd laugh, but not as hard as I did at either Banjo's or Cumberbatch's parents.
Berger -- I'd wonder if the next kid will be Taco.
Mortimer -- Borders on emotional child abuse.
Pinkerton -- I'd see a name change once the kid turns eighteen.
Hortense -- See Mortimer.
Griffin (girl) -- bad, not worse than many girls' names given these days. I'd think the parents were trend-followers with no taste.
Jack (girl) -- they want to be celebrities.
Tragedy -- ok, this doesn't border abuse, it is abuse.
Chevrolet -- They think because Mercedes is a name....
Agatha -- They love ugly-as-sin names. Well it takes all kinds.
Veruca -- I'd wonder if they know it means wart. I like the sound of it, but honestly if you know that, why.....
Modine -- They love French names but Michelle and Danielle are too common, so they made one up.
Kimber -- They thought leaving the last syllable of Kimberly out was important to be UNEEK.
Tiffany -- They either gave birth during their childhood or got into a time machine.
Banjo -- I'd laugh behind their backs.
Clifford -- I'd think that they buck trends, and that's not a bad thing.
Cumberbatch -- I'd laugh harder than I did at Banjo's parents.
Ruth (boy) -- I'd think they were cruel.
Jennifer (boy) -- See Ruth.
Denim -- I'd laugh, but not as hard as I did at either Banjo's or Cumberbatch's parents.
Berger -- I'd wonder if the next kid will be Taco.
Mortimer -- Borders on emotional child abuse.
Pinkerton -- I'd see a name change once the kid turns eighteen.
Hortense -- See Mortimer.
Griffin (girl) -- bad, not worse than many girls' names given these days. I'd think the parents were trend-followers with no taste.
Jack (girl) -- they want to be celebrities.
Tragedy -- ok, this doesn't border abuse, it is abuse.
Chevrolet -- They think because Mercedes is a name....
Agatha -- They love ugly-as-sin names. Well it takes all kinds.
Veruca -- I'd wonder if they know it means wart. I like the sound of it, but honestly if you know that, why.....
Modine -- They love French names but Michelle and Danielle are too common, so they made one up.
Kimber -- They thought leaving the last syllable of Kimberly out was important to be UNEEK.
Tiffany -- They either gave birth during their childhood or got into a time machine.
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