In life, we do meet a lot of people as we venture out to many places. These people as time passes by, we tend to forget them except for a few. Among these few people, some are remembered for who they are, some for their characteristics, actions and many other factors. However, there are many people around the world who would be remembered for their names.
In a recent survey conducted by a parenting company, it has released Britain's most embarrassing and bizarre names. The following are the names that were released in the survey and how some of them are closely linked to some common words that we frequently use:
- Barb Dwyer (barb wire)
- Hazel Nutt (hazel nut)
- Ray Gunn (ray gun)
- Helen Back
- Stan Still (stand still)
- Jo King (joking)
- Lee King (licking)
- Terry Bull (terrible)
- Mary Christmas (merry christmas)
- Max Power
- Paige Turner (page turner)
- Sonny Day (sunny day)
- Tim Burr (timber)
- Teresa Green
- Will Power
- Anna Sasin (an assassin)
- Chris Cross (criss cross)
- Doug Hole (dog hole)
- Justin Case (just in case)
- Barry Cade (barricade)
Personally, I feel sympathetic towards the people who are carrying the abovementioned them. In times, when they have to introduce themselves to someone or a crowd of people, they may face a lot of embarrassment and could also be poked fun at their names. However, the parents of these people might not have been aware that the names that they have given to their children would cause such a great impact in their lives.
Therefore, it is very important that parents be mindful when it comes to naming their kids. I must say that every parent would have the desire to name their kid with a name which they like or something that is unique. But they should also be careful that their short-term desire does not create a long-term destruction in their children's lives.
Even though, the above article may appear as amusing to many of us, I feel that this also talks about group communication. These people who share bizzare names could be considered a group. Everyone of them share the same feelings and needs. Each of the people who are in this group would be able to understand how it feels to have a bizzare name. When facing difficult situations as a group or an individual, this group would be supportive of its group members.
I, Barakathunnisa, might have a long name but definitely not a bizarre one.
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Hmm sometimes names we have no choice to it and we might be unaware of it. For the chinese they pratice naming their child by the meaning of the word and strokes of it. But sometime parent arent really aware how similar the name might be like some funny stuff or an item causing distress to the child. esp in the environment of the sch kids are that mindful, which eventually may affect teh human developement of the kid/
ReplyDeleteOMG...I have horrid memories of teachers and people not being able to pronounce and spell my name correctly! :( haha anyway, those list of names are indeed intriguing. Now I wish my name is Anna Sasin (an assassin). :P I'm sure I'm not the only one facing this problem. I guess it is hard for parents to name their child, especially when they have not come across anything that stood out to them. As far as naming a child goes, I say stop 'trying' to be unique and stick to normalcy. Thank god I don't have a father like Jamie Oliver. Or else my name would have either been Poppy Honey and Daisy Boo.
ReplyDeletei can so relate to this article because having a name different from the norm can be both a boon and a bane altogether.
ReplyDeletei think the above names are still not too bad because i have ever come across people with queer names like power tan, baby adam (this one is a friend's relation and i can't remember the second name) and more. having a name baby for a guy is very traumatising. not only will the kid be made fun of, he will also feel ostracized by peers which in turn will affect his confidence.
Perhaps you are right. Grouping usually takes place either by choice or not. Group projects where names are compiled together at random or similar interest form a collective group where member gather to discuss topics that appeal to their interest.
ReplyDeletePerhaps as you've mentioned, when people are either enjoying or suffering together, they find solace in knowing that there is comfort in numbers. Grouping can also give individuals a sense of identity, because these individuals usually find strength and empowerment not in their sense of individuality, but instead, in a group, where they have support rallying by their sides.
I had a guy friend named Kelly, one named Ashleigh. Pity.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, with "special" names like that, the kids will have practically no chance to be normal in life. Name-calling and insults will be a part of their lives and group communication would be hard for them because it would be hard to become a member of a group in the first place.
Yeah I got 2 names right now.
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You may have a weird name but it certainly didnt stop Mr. Dikshit. Its true when your growing up you will be faced with kids that would make fun of you but as you get older you should mature and a really funny name wouldn't be as funny as before.
An interesting post. It is certainly amusing to meet people with funny sounding names. The Americans in particular have interesting family names such as "Carpenter" for example. Even in names, we encounter people with names that derive many connotations, like the ones you've mentioned. This can also cause a wrong first impression as we may associate the person with his/her name. A perceptual flaw occurs. However, with the right amount of maturity at sight, such tactless teasings can be avoided.
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