Re: Cos would be proudshortrthanyu84July 31 2005, 05:31:12 UTC
Dunno how much we should be trusted as far as naming anyone goes. Skip down a few comments, and you'll see that Troy -- in the grand tradition of his maternal grandparents -- is a fan of the spice cabinet. (He even has a CD of British Spices.)
Me? I joke that b/c Troy's middle name is Arthur and his father's name is Alan, the only logical thing to do is to name a son 'Arthur Alan'. That? Hilarious, and therapy-worthy. And anyway, we both know that Arthur would insist on being The Godfather.
You got the paypal link to work! As soon as I remember my password and stuff, I'm gonna donate. As for names, hmmm... can I pick the middle names? If its a girl, I'm leaning towards stripper inspired/girl pop group name like "Destiny". If its a boy then something he can use when he becomes the first successful banana/twinkie rapper, something that will give him street cred yet won't drive the surburban fan base away. I'll have to think about that one.
Let's see, names for the mini-Mackenzie and/or mini-Troy..... I have to say, Asael and Sophronia have kind of grown on me. I think you should consider them. And don't rule out Hephzibah. (I found the reference here.) You can't have Alvin though; that name's for my firstborn son. And I'd avoid any name that could be shortened to Moonie. Or Tammy. You could go for Cordelia and Gilbert, and then I'd have to name my daughter Diana and try to teach the poor girl to stand up for herself. Or you could name the baby Utah style, and try to blend the parents/grandparents names into one... Troy+Mackenzie=Trenzie? Ginger+Peggy=Ginggy? No wonder Utah kids have weird names.
So. Those are my contest submissions. Let me know if I win. :)
And Ginggy is the most disturbing contribution ever. EVER. I mean, how much would you like to be named Tammeth? or Kenen? or Kareth? That last one kinda sounds Klingon.
Ginggy actually reminded me of Shrek 2. If you and Troy manage to produce a gingerbread man, you can name him Ginggy. :)
And Kenen? It's like old school Nickelodeon with Kenan and Kel! "Welcome to Goodburger, home of the goodburger, can I take your order?" (I never watched it, my brothers did, really!)
you are all nuts
anonymous
August 1 2005, 05:25:22 UTC
Having read all previous comments to mine, I have determined that everyone is insane. EVERYONE. It's kind of creepy that you're having a contest to name your future children -- not that this kind of planning isn't healthy and useful in avoiding potential problems in the future, but it's weird.
Then again, I'm guilty of the same thing....I have at least one of my kids' names picked out in the event that I marry the guy I've been dating for the past three and a half years -- how long have you guys been together?
This should have been an email.
My next paycheck, I'll send you guys some money. If I remember. And personally, I've come to like the name Toby for a girl. Is Toby out? But it kind of all depends on what the last name is, cuz Toby Krouse sounds like Toby Keith, and that's something that should be avoided. Toby Hoshor could work well (despite what you say, Troy, I think Hoshor goes with a lot of names. Try being a Reebs.)
I've always thought Sarah was a nice name, too.... :)
Re: you are all nutsshortrthanyu84August 1 2005, 22:48:21 UTC
Yes, Sarah, this may very well be disturbing, but planning ahead isn't ever bad, right? This is just like...Planned Parenthood, but minus contraceptives.
We've been together since December, though if you want to stretch it, October. However, we've been aware of each others' existence since we were in 6th grade.
I have a cousin named Toby (male), though I do see the appeal it has for girls. Though really, I'm afraid someone would go and do something like spell the name with an 'i': Tobi. No. Just no.
I like Sarah, too, but that could be weird. I also like Jordan, but I think you wouldn't appreciate that. And if I asked you to name one of your kids Mackenzie and you actually did, it'd be...distinctly unsettling.
In retrospect, this also should've been an e-mail.
Re: you are all nuts
anonymous
August 2 2005, 05:27:03 UTC
I'm not sure if you mean that I wouldn't appreciate Jordan because I don't like it, or because it's what I plan on naming my daughter already (and you'd be stealing it). And I don't know how many kids can pull off Mackenzie....not to mention the only Mackenzies I know are slightly....off....and I don't know if I can handle that in my daughter.
On a side note, Scarlett Johanssen's name is Jordan in The Island, which we saw on Saturday (I thought it was pretty good).
You never did answer my question about whose last name I'm trying to go with here.
Re: you are all nutsshortrthanyu84August 3 2005, 05:02:58 UTC
You wouldn't appreciate Jordan b/c I'd be stealing it. Plus, it's Nate's middle name, and I'm sure you feel somewhat proprietary toward it. :-)
Also -- I am not 'off'; your perception of me might just be skewed. I think it'd be wonderful if you had a daughter like me; though actually, you sometimes remind me of my mom, so maybe not so much.
Beth should just raise our children.
And Sarah -- this isn't to be taken very seriously. I mean, Troy and I NEVER SEE EACH OTHER. That kinda throws a HUGE wrench in the baby-naming process.
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Hoo boy. That's just too good. I think you should name your own kids. If Spot's any indication, it'd be too good to miss.
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Me? I joke that b/c Troy's middle name is Arthur and his father's name is Alan, the only logical thing to do is to name a son 'Arthur Alan'. That? Hilarious, and therapy-worthy. And anyway, we both know that Arthur would insist on being The Godfather.
Poor kid.
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EVER.
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And 'banana/twinkie rapper' made me think of tinfoil or plastic wrapping for a banana-flavored twinkie.
Heh. Gross.
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Also, is Cinnamon still out of the question? :)
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And no. You won't be able to get away with Nutmeg, even if you insist you'll call her Meg.
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I'm taking a stand here and now. Give Paprika a chance.
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Ahem. Despite that, the answer? HELLS NO.
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So. Those are my contest submissions. Let me know if I win. :)
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And HA! Poor Diana. She was so spineless -- Shoko and I were watching Anne of Green Gables, and we decided she was the BEST. FRIEND. EVER.
Nothing involving heavenly bodies, either. Just...no.
And Ginggy is the most disturbing contribution ever. EVER. I mean, how much would you like to be named Tammeth? or Kenen? or Kareth? That last one kinda sounds Klingon.
Cool.
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And Kenen? It's like old school Nickelodeon with Kenan and Kel! "Welcome to Goodburger, home of the goodburger, can I take your order?" (I never watched it, my brothers did, really!)
"Oh Anne...."
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And GOODBURGER! Is it dinner yet?
"EAT ME!"
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Then again, I'm guilty of the same thing....I have at least one of my kids' names picked out in the event that I marry the guy I've been dating for the past three and a half years -- how long have you guys been together?
This should have been an email.
My next paycheck, I'll send you guys some money. If I remember. And personally, I've come to like the name Toby for a girl. Is Toby out? But it kind of all depends on what the last name is, cuz Toby Krouse sounds like Toby Keith, and that's something that should be avoided. Toby Hoshor could work well (despite what you say, Troy, I think Hoshor goes with a lot of names. Try being a Reebs.)
I've always thought Sarah was a nice name, too.... :)
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We've been together since December, though if you want to stretch it, October. However, we've been aware of each others' existence since we were in 6th grade.
I have a cousin named Toby (male), though I do see the appeal it has for girls. Though really, I'm afraid someone would go and do something like spell the name with an 'i': Tobi. No. Just no.
I like Sarah, too, but that could be weird. I also like Jordan, but I think you wouldn't appreciate that. And if I asked you to name one of your kids Mackenzie and you actually did, it'd be...distinctly unsettling.
In retrospect, this also should've been an e-mail.
Bygones?
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On a side note, Scarlett Johanssen's name is Jordan in The Island, which we saw on Saturday (I thought it was pretty good).
You never did answer my question about whose last name I'm trying to go with here.
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Also -- I am not 'off'; your perception of me might just be skewed. I think it'd be wonderful if you had a daughter like me; though actually, you sometimes remind me of my mom, so maybe not so much.
Beth should just raise our children.
And Sarah -- this isn't to be taken very seriously. I mean, Troy and I NEVER SEE EACH OTHER. That kinda throws a HUGE wrench in the baby-naming process.
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