Name Collection
Name Collection
#0Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 5:11pm
In case you weren't already aware of the fact that I'm a geek...
I have a name collection.
It's a lovely collection to have, as it really can't be stolen.
And it's fun.
Some names that I have run into in the course of my life:
- Marsha Mellow
- Clay Rene Dazzle
- Cash Register
- Majestic Maps
- Cinderella Snow White
- Serenity Sunshine
My summer job filing records has added to my collection significantly as well.
I'm fascinated by people with names like Kahlua, Cimberly, and Cinnamon.
And by the dating couple, a man and a woman, both named Devon.
Or the married pair Terry and Teri.
If you have a name or two (and perhaps a story? 
) please send them along. I love adding to my collection.
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insomniak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/7/04
#2re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 5:30pmI know a Frie(pronounced "free) At-Last.
I have my books and my poetry to protect me...
#3re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 5:36pm
My favorite name story EVER:
A man named John Desmond Lewis decided to run as a British parliamentary candidate of The Raving Looney Societty of Cambridge in 1981.
He had two goals with his campaign.
1. To set a new record for least number of votes ever cast in a British election.
2. To have his name read on television (incorrectly) by the lord mayor.
In order to achieve this, John Desmond Lewis legally changed his name to:
Tarquin Fintimlinbinwhinbimlin Bus Stop-F'Tang-F'Tang-Ole-Biscuit-Barrel
Unfortunately for Tarquin, he attracted 233 votes, which was far more than the record of a mere 20.
And the lord mayor shortened his name to "Mr. Tarquin Biscuit-Barrel".
I sure am glad he tried, though. :)
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#4re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 5:41pm
Actually, the above story was true.
Although, I have a feeling that the Monty Python voting sketch may have taken this as inspiration.
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#5re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 6:06pm
Really?
Oh I LOVE that.
:)
Let's throw up some stage names.
Judy Garland was born Frances Gumm.
Lucille Ball was Dianne Belmont.
Nina Simone was Eunice Waymon
And I recently learned that Alan Alda's father Robert was born as Alphonso D'Abruzzo, which makes me wonder if he's any relation to Stephanie.
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#6re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 7:59pmOne of my favorites is Anne Bancroft born Anna Maria Italiano .
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Kelliexo90
Broadway Star Joined: 7/17/04
#7re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 8:11pmI read somewhere that Jennifer Aniston was Jennifer Anistonopolous. I don't know if its true though.
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#8re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 8:11pmWhen I was in 6th grade, the first day of class we had to stand up and introduce ourselves, saying something about us. This one girl stood up and said, "My name is Patricia Michelle Smith........and my initials spell PMS." I can't believe that I still remember that. Guess it left an impression on me.
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insomniak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/7/04
#9re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 8:18pmI know a guy named BJ. Never give your kid those initials.
#10re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 8:26pm
My parents almost named me something, until they realized that I would have not so nice initials. They quickly changed their minds.
I really love the named of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' daughters.
Tallulah Belle, Rumer Glen, and Scout LaRue.
I am amused by the recent celeb children Apple, Coco, and Puma, if perhaps less impressed by them.
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Mamie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#12re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 11:08pmI have a second cousin, once removed (honestly) named BOBB BOBB.
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Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#13re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 11:16pmTwo boys whose names were Lemonjello and Orangejello.
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#14re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 11:30pm
I have known several BJ's. Get your head out of the gutter. I know what you are thinking!
The most interesting name that I have heard is Rose-Confidence. She's a freshman in my drama class this year. I find it interesting to have a noun as part of your name. That's like Hilary-Ambition, or Sara-Pride. It's interesting. That's the only way that I can put it.
Mamie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#15re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/11/04 at 11:35pm
"Rose-Confidence"
I like it!
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#16re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 12:11ama guidence counsler named Holiday-Cruz(pronounced Cruise)
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#17re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 1:06am
YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR A FUNNY NAME COLLECTION:
http://www.funnyname.com/
What if people name their kids a similar first name as their last name:
William Williams
Kimberly Kim
Robert Roberts
Or what if you got stuck with Harry Bahls?
Here are some names from the website (some are businesses; these come from a phone book):
Mammoth Erections
Short, Dick
Beavers, Harry
Ho, Phat
Hoare, Anita
Screws, Ray
Wacker, Harry
Skunckcap, Freddie & Jo
Cox, F Dixon
Miracle Fingers
Reaction, Hugh G.
Atlanta Wee-Wee Inspector
Dickgraber, William R Rev. (reverand?)
Long, Harden
Dickey, Iona
Shagnasty, Boliver
Teenie, Tina
Barr, Candy
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Updated On: 8/12/04 at 01:06 AM
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#18re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 2:19pmI know a couple named Phillip Krapp and Anita Krapp.
#19re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 4:22pmHAAHHHAH!!! Anita Krapp - awesome!!!
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#20re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 4:29pm
i met a girl in high school named Palas Gates and another girl named January French which I thought was funny. Also, and this is not at joke, there was a kid in my high school whose name was Phil McKracken AND a Harry Cox...Pretty silly...
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#21re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 4:33pm
I dunno but here are some names off the list of names I am picking from when I have kids.
Bebe
Tommy
Ray
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The Grovers Corners Yenta
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/3/04
#22re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 7:33pmOk, here are my names. A city councilman where I used to live was named Murray Glascock. When he lost the election the headline read" GLASCOCK SHATTERED OVER ELECTION RESULTS" my other story is I went to a gyncecologist named Dr. Hyman. He sent me for a second opinion to another gynecologist named Dr. Cherry. You try keeping a straight face.
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beacon1
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/31/04
#23re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 9:31pmDoes anyone remember the Saturday Night Live sketch were the counselors at a Fresh Air camp for city kids are calling the names of the African-American campers to board their buses home. It was hysterical. The most bizarre names...household products, body parts...
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Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#24re: Name Collection
Posted: 8/12/04 at 9:53pm
Honey, you want names???? Give me a few weeks and when I get my roster for the fall semester, I'm sure there'll be doozies!
In the past I've taught kids named:
Lovely Boyce (she wasn't)
Princess Boyce
Richard J. Slappy (I wanted to)
Monument Jordan
Infant and Infinite Sadderwhite (identical twin boys)
Tameeka Buggs (she had 'em!)
Destiny Pringle
Michelle Wilt
Sleek Carlson
Cambry Jackson
and every class has at least one girl named "Shaquanna"
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