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Roy Tucker · 03-30-2007, 08:19 AM

The litmus test we had for children's names was how it would sound being announced at a graduation commencement.

If you think people might giggle, roll their eyes, or exchange quizzical looks, then keep looking for names.

Believe me, we've heard some doozies. As my wife said, "what in God's name were people thinking?".

RFS62 · 03-30-2007, 08:22 AM

I once met a lady named Modene Gunch.

creek14 · 03-30-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy Tucker

The litmus test we had for children's names was how it would sound being announced at a graduation commencement.

Mine was how would it sound being announced coming to bat in Cincinnati. Really.

rotnoid · 03-30-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by creek14

Mine was how would it sound being announced coming to bat in Cincinnati. Really.

We've got 2 actually. It has to sound like a CEO and a person I'd let work on my car.

As for not finding out the sex, I'm with you. I wanted to know, my wife wanted another surprise. For me the surprise of having a third baby was enough.

Johnny Footstool · 03-30-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

How about combining Orel Hershiser and Steve Sax for Orel Sax?

Or the slightly less obvious, but just as hilarious "Steve Hershiser"?

OK, maybe it's not *quite* as hilarious...

Chip R · 03-30-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Redsland

Seven.

What's wrong with Soda?

RichRed · 03-30-2007, 10:54 AM

If it's a girl, Jim Edmonds.

Redsland · 03-30-2007, 11:30 AM

rotnoid · 03-30-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RichRed

If it's a girl, Jim Edmonds.

I'll mention that one to my wife. She hates Jim Edmonds.

klw · 03-30-2007, 12:04 PM

My favorite baseball name of recent years was:

Arquimedez Pozo
http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/pozoar01.shtml

But I don't think I would wish than name on a baby.

There is a Welsh name Gwyn which you could always spell Gwynn.

Red Leader · 03-30-2007, 12:24 PM

Geronimo!

zombielady · 03-30-2007, 12:26 PM

This is almost as entertaining as when my sister in law were trying to decide what breeds of dogs should be named after the 2007 Reds line up...

When in doubt, use a name of a street sign s'what I did.. just sayin... And just so you know... all three of my kids are mad because they can't find any personalized stuff with their names on it... that should have been in my criteria...

Red Leader · 03-30-2007, 12:33 PM

With the first child we both just wanted a name we liked. We narrowed it down to 2 names, Grant and Gavin. We leaned toward Gavin. When my oldest was born we both looked at him, and then looked at each other and almost instantly it hit us. The kids name had to be Grant. It was weird. It was almost like someone from above told us to name him that. It hit us both at the same time and while my wife was holding him in the bed I said "I think we should name him Grant," and she said "I was just going to say that," even though we had both wanted to name him Gavin just 20 minutes earlier. So we went with that. We gave him the middle name of Alexander because it sounded good and prestigious.

Our second son was named after two people that passed away shortly before he was born. My wife's cousin was in a car wreck and passed away. His name was Chad. We named our second son after him. My Grandfather also passed away during the pregnancy and we made my Grandfather's name his middle name. Chad Antonio.

We're clueless on a name for the third one due in September. Have to find out the sex first (2 weeks away) so we can narrow down the choices.

rotnoid · 03-30-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zombielady

When in doubt, use a name of a street sign s'what I did.. just sayin... And just so you know... all three of my kids are mad because they can't find any personalized stuff with their names on it... that should have been in my criteria...

So they get street signs for Christmas?

BoydsOfSummer · 03-30-2007, 12:51 PM

Franchester

03-30-2007, 08:19 AM	#16
Roy Tucker Be the ball Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 11,117	Re: Please help... Baby names needed The litmus test we had for children's names was how it would sound being announced at a graduation commencement. If you think people might giggle, roll their eyes, or exchange quizzical looks, then keep looking for names. Believe me, we've heard some doozies. As my wife said, "what in God's name were people thinking?". __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."

03-30-2007, 08:22 AM	#17
RFS62 Hey Cubs Fans Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 16,567	Re: Please help... Baby names needed I once met a lady named Modene Gunch. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

03-30-2007, 10:54 AM	#22
RichRed My clutch is broken Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,564	Re: Please help... Baby names needed If it's a girl, Jim Edmonds. __________________ "I can make all the stadiums rock." -Air Supply

03-30-2007, 11:30 AM	#23
Redsland You know his story Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 7,713	Re: Please help... Baby names needed __________________ Makes all the routine posts.

03-30-2007, 12:04 PM	#25
klw Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New England Posts: 4,285	Re: Please help... Baby names needed My favorite baseball name of recent years was: Arquimedez Pozo http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/pozoar01.shtml But I don't think I would wish than name on a baby. There is a Welsh name Gwyn which you could always spell Gwynn.

03-30-2007, 12:24 PM	#26
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Please help... Baby names needed Geronimo! __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

03-30-2007, 12:26 PM	#27
zombielady Supreme Jar Opener Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: N. KY Posts: 288	Re: Please help... Baby names needed This is almost as entertaining as when my sister in law were trying to decide what breeds of dogs should be named after the 2007 Reds line up... When in doubt, use a name of a street sign s'what I did.. just sayin... And just so you know... all three of my kids are mad because they can't find any personalized stuff with their names on it... that should have been in my criteria... __________________ "There are people who don't like baseball? But... Baseball is the coolest thing ever!" -Zombie's 5 year old daughter.

03-30-2007, 12:33 PM	#28
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Please help... Baby names needed With the first child we both just wanted a name we liked. We narrowed it down to 2 names, Grant and Gavin. We leaned toward Gavin. When my oldest was born we both looked at him, and then looked at each other and almost instantly it hit us. The kids name had to be Grant. It was weird. It was almost like someone from above told us to name him that. It hit us both at the same time and while my wife was holding him in the bed I said "I think we should name him Grant," and she said "I was just going to say that," even though we had both wanted to name him Gavin just 20 minutes earlier. So we went with that. We gave him the middle name of Alexander because it sounded good and prestigious. Our second son was named after two people that passed away shortly before he was born. My wife's cousin was in a car wreck and passed away. His name was Chad. We named our second son after him. My Grandfather also passed away during the pregnancy and we made my Grandfather's name his middle name. Chad Antonio. We're clueless on a name for the third one due in September. Have to find out the sex first (2 weeks away) so we can narrow down the choices. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

03-30-2007, 12:51 PM	#30
BoydsOfSummer So Long Uncle Joe Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hamilton,Ohio Posts: 3,849	Re: Please help... Baby names needed Franchester __________________ 0 Value Over Replacement Poster "Sit over here next to Johnathan (Bench)...sit right here, he's smart."--Sparky Anderson

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