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MaryE Baker City, OR(Zone 5b) Mar 26, 2003

Do the kid a favor and name him something that he doesn't have to spell for everyone. It just makes life easier. Some names are so uncommon few people know how to spell them, and if they see them written they don't know how to say them.

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Aotearoa New York City, NY(Zone 6b) Mar 26, 2003

There's an expression in French...,

Je suis mon nom et mon nom c'est moi.

I am my name and my name is me.

Adam.

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Frankay Northport, ME(Zone 5b) Mar 26, 2003

I know it may sound trite but naming after a rich, old relative may benefit the boy. Trusts, college funds, etc. Of course unless the name is Jubal Hiram Snakehead. Then Joe is OK. I don't mean to trivialize this. It's important.Don't give a name the other kids can make fun of in school. on the other hand, such a name can build character and resolve. What do I know. I only have named my dogs. (But they're pretty normal) Frank

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Pardancanda "down the Shore", NJ(Zone 7a) Mar 26, 2003

My father was named for a rich, old relative (fortunately middle name only!). Unfortunately, I was given the same names... When said relative passed on, and the Will read, my father was richer by the sum of $25.

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gardenwife Newark, OH(Zone 5b) Mar 26, 2003

How about Sue? http://www.toptown.com/hp/66/sue.htm ;)

By the way, I never realized Shel Silverstein wrote the song until just now.

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Wintermoor Jesteburg-Wiedenhof, Germany(Zone 8a) Mar 29, 2003

I don't know why my Mum named me Barry James, cos after that she only called me Hey You!!!

;-)


Wintermoor

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Zanymuse Scotia, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 29, 2003

Wintermoor Barry James! Where in the world have you been hiding that sense of humor of yours? Wherever it was I am sure glad to see you posting again!

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