NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I had a auntie Keziah. #63 Once had a lamplighters single shot black powder pistol has supplied by the Nottingham Corporation. Dangerous job in those days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I had great aunts who were called, Ada, Minnie, Eliza, Sybil, Hilda, Alma - uncles, called Horace, Enoch, Herbert, Sam, Alf, Lawrence.......All the old names which I hated seem to be in fashion now...................My two grandchildren are Eva and Oliver............ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,800 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 My dad was called ............................Horace ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 My dad was called ..Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 When I was born they decided to draw my name out of a hat ...I nearly got called "SIX & SEVEN EIGHTS" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 My brother George was born on St George's day, my other brother Andrew was born on St Andrews day. I'm just glad I wasn't born on pancake day. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 My mams name is Florence,her mam was Eliza Rebecca. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Someone I know who used to work for an insurance company said she had to check life insurance application forms. A parent wanted insurance on their child and put the first name of the child as "Brain". She thought this was a mistake and should have been "Brian". If left it would invalidate the insurance so she sent the form back for correction. The form was returned with a note saying that the child was called "Brain". Parents should think carefully about the names we give their children! They have to live with them! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,094 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 When I was on the delivery table about to give birth to my eldest son, the midwife asked me what names I had in mind. Nicola for a girl, Ian for a boy. 'Thank God for that', she said,' if I deliver another Jason, I'll scream'. Jason was the 'in' name in the 70's. Go forward a few years, and I'm working at the playgroup my daughter attended. Every Jason I came across there, was a little bugger, couldn't sit still for story time, tormenting the kids around them etc etc. Thank goodness I didn't pick that name. Anyone else come across a name that conjures up memories?. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,546 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Read somewhere years ago that if, on their registers at the start of the new year, teachers saw that they had a Mark in their class they knew they were in for trouble 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,700 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Well as you know my name is Roger and true to form I spent the early part of my life Dodging,so Roger the Dodger sums me up really,these days I am too old to dodge,so try to behave as much as I can,(but it's really hard) Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,544 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm married to a Roger who was always called Dodge by his friends when he was younger and when he goes back to the place he grew up his old mates still call him Dodge. When I hear stories of his younger days I can see that the name fits! One of our sons is called Andrew but strangely he's been Dodge to his mates since he was a young teenager. I've always assumed it was because of the way he played rugby but there could be a more serious reason for the nickname that I don't know about! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Called David as an infant. I won't say Christened because my folks were not religious and never had me 'done!' I've known a few David's throughout my life. Most were fairly placid individuals. Eg. One was a pilot with BA. Now retired. So laid back I think if his plane had been about to hit the ground, he would probably have said, 'we have a bit of a problem here.' I'm pretty even tempered, don't like arguing. About the only thing makes me steam is political correctness. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Funny how we associate names with types............because of our past experiences, Davids ive always found nice chaps.........but (and i know its the same) Dave's ive always found well Sus Rogers..well dodgy Malcolms........nice but dim like Tim Micks....always liked the Ladies Terry's.....very gulible Pete's.....could go one or tuther Harry's............solid and dependable Christines.........lovely and cuddly Kaths.........not to be crossed Lizzie's inc.Elizabeth.....bossy Maggies Margie's Margaret..............prim and proper Hazels..........mostly ginger Carols..............well fit hope no one offended..just a bit of fun................lol. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,546 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm not dim :-) 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 When my kids were born I named them after something occurring that day, my son pancake is not impressed. Dennis the menace. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice one Den.................bit like the Red Indian boy who asked his dad ''Why you name my sister 'running Water' and brother 'wild horse' ?...................well son he said they were the 1st things i saw after they were born...............anyway 'Dog shit on Moccasun'' why all the questions? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 #6 I say benj, I like the description of my name. heeeeee. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Did'nt know i'd mentioned a Carnie............lol.....Edit and can you remember that song 'Little Christine'' ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Who? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Dick Jordan.....1960 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I just You Tubed that one benj, I can't remember it, mind you I was only 12 and madly in love with Mr Moonlight himself. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I was in love with Christine who lived 3 doors away but our back gardens met.........and i used to play that record FULL BLAST from my bedroom window.....................untill me Dad threatened to throw the Record and player out the window...........well he was on nights...........lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Did she succumb to your charm Miduck I bet she didn't stand a chance. and that was long before your Liberty Bodice days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 She did carnie...............both 15 at the time....first girl i bought a drink for in town...........was in the 'Royal Chidren' she had a 'COINTREAU'...4/6.................things went down hill soon after........4/6.....could'nt believe it..................lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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