Thinking about naming my son Elway.

[robbieopperude]

What do you guys think. Seems like we can't go wrong with that name. Other choices are Beckham, Madden, and Racer.

Any suggestions on a middle name.

Thanks!

[Cosmo]

If you name him Madden I'd puke.

If you live in Colorado, Elway might be tough to live with.

[scorpio]

Had a friend in high school named Nolan Ryan Allgood.

But still.

http://year2.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/facepalm.jpg

[robbieopperude]

Live in North Dakota so I am safe. Why not the name Madden?

[Inkana7]

Those are the worst names I've ever seen. Elway is the best of the lot, however.

[Chris]

because hes a faider with heart problems

[Rohirrim]

Name him Hubert. That'll toughen him up. ;D

[scorpio]

Your kid will hate you a lot less if you don't name him like a dog. Just saying.

[BroncosinDC]

I'd say do it.

Elway Jesus ....
Elway Davis
Elway Sharpe
Elway Mike
Elway Ed

or go with other glory days

Elway Roy
Elway Helton

I named my dog Elway makes me happy. I find it more amusing that I live in Baltimore and he takes a dump on it everyday though. But Elway Davis sounds like a great name for a Human.

[lex]

You should steal Costanza's idea and call him Seven.

[TheDave]

Wow... Just wow.

[Sassy]

Poor kid.
You know how kids are with names....don't give them possibilities to make your kid's name into a joke.

[Sodak]

Give him a normal name. Don't be stupid. Think of the **** he'll have to endure when he gets older.

This reminds me of the guy who named his son Adolf Hitler just because he was a Hitler fan.

[Doggcow]

Anyone else think he's unfit for fatherhood?

[scorpio]

Anyone else think he's unfit for fatherhood?

I think this is probably a troll thread.

[Sodak]

Anyone else think he's unfit for fatherhood?

He'd be better off if he had a vasectomy... :saywhat:

[DenverBrit]

I think this is probably a troll thread.

I hope so. ROFL!

[Bronco Boy]

Those are four of the douchiest names I've ever heard.

[Man-Goblin]

I'm getting a dog in October, (my first), and I'm naming him/her Elway. Oh, and I named my mom's Chi Hua Hua Tyrone after Tyrone Braxton because he was born 3 days after Super Bowl XXXII.

But dogs only live for a decade or so.

I mean, imagine if you're a Packer and a Brett Favre fan. You never, ever envisioned he would say **** you to your franchise like he did. Dude even retired and he still screwed you over. But now your son is named Brett or his middle name is Favre, or something. And I won't even mention Bills fans that may have named their kid O.J. (er I guess I just did).

Hope that helps.

[GreatBronco16]

Why not try something original? Or at the very least, go look through a name book.

[loborugger]

How about a boy named Sue - its 10 x smarter than naming the kid Elway.

[Chris]

cutler napoleon

[dreasher54]

i like beckham but other than that he will not live a normal life.

[robbieopperude]

Wow..I am surprised by the negative feedback. You guys must be really conservative people or something. Would you prefer a name like Bob or Mike.

Why is it not smart to give somebody a name that you like?

[robbieopperude]

i like beckham but other than that he will not live a normal life.


Why wouldn't he live a normal life? I can't believe that people would tease him for having the name Elway. When he is a child kids won't know that John Elway was a great QB in Denver and when he is in his teens the name John Elway will be less known as well as that will be 15 years from now.

[robbieopperude]

Why not try something original? Or at the very least, go look through a name book.

I thought the names I listed were original. How many people do you know named Racer?

[broncosteven]

As much as Elway or Gene are my hero's I honored my Grandfather and father in law by naming my son after them.

Don't you have a good solid name you can keep in the family?

I could see naming him John but find it bad taste naming him Elway.

You asked for opinion's and that is mine.

[robbieopperude]

Name him Hubert. That'll toughen him up. ;D


Hubert Davis was a good shooter in the NBA.

[randomtask]

This thread reminds me of this... don't do it.

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/fail-owned-baby-name-fail.jpg

[Hogan11]

Name him Thunder Ha!

[Lev Vyvanse]

Wow..I am surprised by the negative feedback. You guys must be really conservative people or something. Would you prefer a name like Bob or Mike.

Why is it not smart to give somebody a name that you like?

You should find someone that really hates their name and have a long conversation about how it made them feel and why. Growing up is hard enough. This has jack **** to do with being conservative. It’s not about you anymore.

[robbieopperude]

As much as Elway or Gene are my hero's I honored my Grandfather and father in law by naming my son after them.

Don't you have a good solid name you can keep in the family?

I could see naming him John but find it bad taste naming him Elway.

You asked for opinion's and that is mine.

I find it odd that people want to name there kids after there grandfathers.

My grandfathers name was fillmore. Would yo want me to name my kid that. The other is AL. Not to good either.

My other kids names are Angelina & London so you can see I don't really do the generic Sue,Kate,Jon,Bob thing...

[Sassy]

Middle name John.

[Bronco Boy]

You could name him troll. Like father, like son.

[robbieopperude]

Those are four of the douchiest names I've ever heard.

Well I came up with Elway and Madden
The wife came up with Beckham and Racer.

Do you have any suggestions. We are looking for something that would signify how energetic he is.

[Hogan11]

How about Jim Naseum? Frank Enstein? Fleshhammer? ???

[robbieopperude]

Middle name John.

No..

Not Elway John..that doesn't even sound good.

[Bronco Boy]

Well I came up with Elway and Madden
The wife came up with Beckham and Racer.

Do you have any suggestions. We are looking for something that would signify how energetic he is.

How do you know he's energetic? How about Electricity or Energy?

[robbieopperude]

You could name him troll. Like father, like son.


I don't get it..I have been on this board for over 6 years. I am not a troll. I just had to change my username a while ago and I don't post very often.

[broncosteven]

I find it odd that people want to name there kids after there grandfathers.

My grandfathers name was fillmore. Would yo want me to name my kid that. The other is AL. Not to good either.

My other kids names are Angelina & London so you can see I don't really do the generic Sue,Kate,Jon,Bob thing...

Then go for Moonunit.

The names we went with matched and seem to fit his personality well even though he is only 16 months.

[robbieopperude]

How do you know he's energetic? How about Electricity or Energy?

Because he kicks and wiggles all of the time.

[Popps]

Use Elway as a middle name. It seems a bit "novelty" for a first name, but would be a very interesting (and perhaps nice sounding) middle name.

[Bronco Boy]

Because he kicks and wiggles all of the time.

Oh, I didn't realize he was that energetic! In that case, the debate begins and ends with Harold.

[Lev Vyvanse]

Well I came up with Elway and Madden
The wife came up with Beckham and Racer.

Do you have any suggestions. We are looking for something that would signify how energetic he is.

Alex

The boy's name Alexander \a-lexa-nder, alex(an)-der\ is pronounced al-ek-ZAN-der. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "man's defender, warrior". From the Latin form of the Greek name Alexandros. The name was probably coined originally as a title of the goddess Hera, consort of Zeus. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) conquered and ruled the greater part of the known world before his death at the age of 33. History describes him as a man of high physical courage, impulsive energy, and fervid imagination. It was a royal name in Scotland. Alec and Zander are modern offshoots. Sandy is a Scottish pet form; Alessandro is an Italian form; Alexandre and Alixandre are French. See also Lexer. English poet Alexander Pope; American statesman Alexander Hamilton; actors Sir Alec Guinness, Alec Baldwin; American Secretary of State Alexander Haig; Soviet writer and dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn; writer Alexandre Dumas.

[DenverBrit]

How about a boy named Sue - its 10 x smarter than naming the kid Elway.

Not if you call him Janet. Ha!

[robbieopperude]

Use Elway as a middle name. It seems a bit "novelty" for a first name, but would be a very interesting (and perhaps nice sounding) middle name.

We also considered that.

We really liked Beckham but then a friend of ours announced that if they had a boy that was going to be the name. Here we were thinking we had something original and then they want to use it too.

[Dukes]

Better than Adolf Hitler Jackson like that white supremisist douche.

[robbieopperude]

I am starting to wonder how in touch most of you are with childrens names. The days of naming your kid after a family member have been over for sometime to my knowledge. For all of the stones you guys are casting I haven't heard anyone offer up anything serious yet that they liked. Did everyone of you name your kids John, Adam or Joseph? Kate, Sally, Jennifer?

[scorpio]

http://imgur.com/1pi.jpg

[robbieopperude]

Better than Adolf Hitler Jackson like that white supremisist douche.


Big difference between naming your kid after one of the world's greatest murderers of all time and choosing the first name after someone who had a unique last name. Who happens to also play for your favorite football team.

[Cmac821]

Am I miss pronouncing "racer" or is it actually pronounced (race-er). That name is ridicules. He WON"T be Elway so don't name him that. Beckham is the better option but it sounds like a last name.

[RhymesayersDU]

Don't smoke crack.

[robbieopperude]

Alex

The boy's name Alexander \a-lexa-nder, alex(an)-der\ is pronounced al-ek-ZAN-der. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "man's defender, warrior". From the Latin form of the Greek name Alexandros. The name was probably coined originally as a title of the goddess Hera, consort of Zeus. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) conquered and ruled the greater part of the known world before his death at the age of 33. History describes him as a man of high physical courage, impulsive energy, and fervid imagination. It was a royal name in Scotland. Alec and Zander are modern offshoots. Sandy is a Scottish pet form; Alessandro is an Italian form; Alexandre and Alixandre are French. See also Lexer. English poet Alexander Pope; American statesman Alexander Hamilton; actors Sir Alec Guinness, Alec Baldwin; American Secretary of State Alexander Haig; Soviet writer and dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn; writer Alexandre Dumas.

Thank you for the first suggestion.

[Hogan11]

I haven't laughed this hard in quite some time, thank you.

[robbieopperude]

Am I miss pronouncing "racer" or is it actually pronounced (race-er). That name is ridicules. He WON"T be Elway so don't name him that. Beckham is the better option but it sounds like a last name.


Prounounced Racer.

Racer Opperude.

We don't care if he is Elway or not. We just like the name. My wife doesn't even really care who he is or anything. She doesn't watch football she goes shopping. In fact I am sure his best sport will be baseball or at least I will try my best to influence him in that direction.

[McDman]

http://imgur.com/1pi.jpg


Hahahahahahahaha, cp to you!


In all seriousness, All those names would be terrible. I mean Racer? Cmon man, are you Ricky Bobby or something? Beckham is the best out of the list but it's still pretty terrible.

[Bronco Boy]

Big difference between naming your kid after one of the world's greatest murderers of all time and choosing the first name after someone who had a unique last name. Who happens to also play for your favorite football team.

What will you do when you kid is ten years old and some dude named Beckham Elway becomes a serial killer?

[robbieopperude]

Using last names as first is something my wife and I really like.

[Northman]

Chuck Bartowski

[robbieopperude]

Hahahahahahahaha, cp to you!


In all seriousness, All those names would be terrible. I mean Racer? Cmon man, are you Ricky Bobby or something? Beckham is the best out of the list but it's still pretty terrible.


I don't get the drawing at all. My wife chose Racer as one of her fav's and I like it quite a bit too.

I would say if he came early we would be leaning towards Beckham right now.

[Lev Vyvanse]

What will you do when you kid is ten years old and some dude named Beckham Elway becomes a serial killer?

Coincidentally, name your child Beckham Elway increases their chances of becoming a serial killer by a factor of ten.

[robbieopperude]

What will you do when you kid is ten years old and some dude named Beckham Elway becomes a serial killer?


That really isn't something you can predict. You could say that about any name.

I would much rather have a remarkable name as opposed to a name such as Mike Anderson.


Why are there no threads about how stupid Champ Baileys name is? Because his name is remarkable. Even if it isn't his original first name.

[robbieopperude]

Coincidentally, name your child Beckham Elway increases their chances of becoming a serial killer by a factor of ten.

We wouldn't name him Beckham Elway..not sure where that came from.

[Bronco Boy]

Champ is a nickname you renob.

[ak1971]

How about ZERNEBOG

[Bronx33]

No no no no and no remember this kid has to go through the rest of his life with whatever name you give him so quit over thinking this and just give the kid a normal name. I know this girl that ( unmarried) that named her daughter minerva ( i was like what the ****! were you thinking)

[Popps]

We also considered that.

We really liked Beckham but then a friend of ours announced that if they had a boy that was going to be the name. Here we were thinking we had something original and then they want to use it too.

I love the sentiment, it's just as a first name... Elway sounds a bit more like a pet's name. But, that's just the way I hear it. Doesn't mean I'm right.

Also depends on your last name, of course. We went with a simpler name for our daughter because our last name is a little tough to spell-pronounce. So, we tried to make her life a little easier in that way.

Just keep in mind, with a name like Elway or Beckham, the kid is going to have to have a full conversation about it every time he introduces himself the rest of his life. Just something to consider.

I have a friend who's 7' tall. Great guy. funny dude... but I forget that he's tall until we're out. 9 out of 10 people comment on it. Even if it's in a friendly manner, I could see it getting old.

[GreatBronco16]

Prounounced Racer.

Racer Opperude.

We don't care if he is Elway or not. We just like the name.

Then for heavens sake, name him that. Why do you feel the need to never come post here to talk about the Broncos, but yet feel the need to have the same message board junkies give you advice on what to name your kid? Then have your Cutler hurt when people aren't being serious.

To your other question to me, no Racer is not a common name AFAIK, but to me it would be completely stupid to name your kid that. Just my opinion. Most of the other ones, you're trying to go with a name of someone somewhat famous in the world. Why not name him after yourself if you are so inclined to name him after someone?

Better yet, just name him whatever you and your wife want to name him.

[Lev Vyvanse]

How about ZERNEBOG

We have a winner. I like the sound of that.

[robbieopperude]

Champ is a nickname you renob.

I am aware of that. Perhaps you should re-read my comment.

I have shown my wife this thread and she is shocked. She wants to know what you guys think of the names River or Scout?

[Sassy]

I do like London. Boy or girl?

[Bronco Boy]

Are you guys Hollywood celebrities?

[Popps]

Wow..I am surprised by the negative feedback. You guys must be really conservative people or something. Would you prefer a name like Bob or Mike.

Why is it not smart to give somebody a name that you like?

Read my last post on this. It's not so much about conservative as it is about trying to consider what the child's life would be like with such a name. I personally think a lot of modern-day parents choose names as novelties rather than something pleasant or meaningful.

I have a friend who named his daughter a sort of traditional Irish name. (He's not Irish.) But, he's a musician and has sort of an Irish fetish for the culture, etc. Not only is it an uncommon name, it's spelled very oddly.

So, it's great for him to talk about at cocktail parties... but his little girl has to go through life re-spelling her name to every person she meets, that's if they can even even pronounce it.

[robbieopperude]

Then for heavens sake, name him that. Why do you feel the need to never come post here to talk about the Broncos, but yet feel the need to have the same message board junkies give you advice on what to name your kid? Then have your Cutler hurt when people aren't being serious.

To your other question to me, no Racer is not a common name AFAIK, but to me it would be completely stupid to name your kid that. Just my opinion. Most of the other ones, you're trying to go with a name of someone somewhat famous in the world. Why not name him after yourself if you are so inclined to name him after someone?

Better yet, just name him whatever you and your wife want to name him.

Fair enough. I'm not sure why I quit posting on here about the Broncos. I think I got sick of all of the attacks and stupid name calling that people used to do on here a few years ago. I also wasn't a huge fan of all of the pornography used in the avatars so I sort of quit posting. I still come here everyday to catch up on what is going on. I also have no new information being that I live in N.Dakota. By the time I learn of it...it is already old news by this boards standards.

[Sassy]

No no no no and no remember this kid has to go through the rest of his life with whatever name you give him so quit over thinking this and just give the kid a normal name. I know this girl that ( unmarried) that named her daughter minerva ( i was like what the ****! were you thinking)

A friend of mine just had a new granddaughter...the parents named her Jersey Rayne!

[robbieopperude]

I do like London. Boy or girl?

Girl.

[GreatBronco16]

How bout Fletch?

[Binkythefrog]

Big difference between naming your kid after one of the world's greatest murderers of all time and choosing the first name after someone who had a unique last name. Who happens to also play for your favorite football team.

I think you are missing the point here. You can like all kind of different names. But like someone else said in this thread you have to think of the kid first. I don't care if you love Elway, I can promise you your child will be teased for the first name Elway whether or not you live in North Dakota. Its a guarantee. Your job is to give your child the best opportunity he has to succeed. Don't handicap him with a name that could cause him social anxiety for the rest of his life. Naming him after someone famous is only asking for trouble. Judging by the posters on this thread, I think you can see where this could end up.

Your child's name doesn't have to be unique and other worldly. It should be socially acceptable. Allow his actions and personality to be amazing, and don't let his name get in the way.

[TDmvp]

Parents who want to do this stuff should just change their own name to whatever they are enamored with and give the child a more typical name.

[Arkie]

Madden sucks. Really.

[robbieopperude]

A friend of mine just had a new granddaughter...the parents named her Jersey Rayne!

Jersey was on our list for a girl. Along with a few others that clearly wouldn't go over well on this board so I will keep them to myself.

[Sassy]

I think you are missing the point here. You can like all kind of different names. But like someone else said in this thread you have to think of the kid first. I don't care if you love Elway, I can promise you your child will be teased for the first name Elway whether or not you live in North Dakota. Its a guarantee. Your job is to give your child the best opportunity he has to succeed. Don't handicap him with a name that could cause him social anxiety for the rest of his life. Naming him after someone famous is only asking for trouble. Judging by the posters on this thread, I think you can see where this could end up.

Your child's name doesn't have to be unique and other worldly. It should be socially acceptable. Allow his actions and personality to be amazing, and don't let his name get in the way.
Great post!

[Lev Vyvanse]

I am aware of that. Perhaps you should re-read my comment.

I have shown my wife this thread and she is shocked. She wants to know what you guys think of the names River or Scout?

Ask her how she likes Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet Emuukha Rodan and Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen. I guess it depends on how off the wall you want to get. I would say just think about the child. Might not be a problem at all but conversely it could create some terrible situations.

[GreatBronco16]

Parents who want to do this stuff should just change their own name to whatever they are enamored with and give the child a more typical name.

Exactly!!! REP!

[Sassy]

;D I love the sentiment, it's just as a first name... Elway sounds a bit more like a pet's name. But, that's just the way I hear it. Doesn't mean I'm right.

Also depends on your last name, of course. We went with a simpler name for our daughter because our last name is a little tough to spell-pronounce. So, we tried to make her life a little easier in that way.

Just keep in mind, with a name like Elway or Beckham, the kid is going to have to have a full conversation about it every time he introduces himself the rest of his life. Just something to consider.

I have a friend who's 7' tall. Great guy. funny dude... but I forget that he's tall until we're out. 9 out of 10 people comment on it. Even if it's in a friendly manner, I could see it getting old.

This is hilarius! I told Hogan I wanted a dog named Elway!

[DHallblows]

Bottom line, naming your kid someone's last name is just plain stupid
...as is naming them a noun (unless someone can think of a good example otherwise for that one)

[Meck77]

Had a horse named Elway. The sucker was probably 30 when I bought him. Rancher said he couldn't have been a touch over 20.;D Man did he sucker me.

Poor guy died from smoke inhalation during the Hamen fire.

Oh and Elway for a kids name? No dude.

[El Minion]

First Name: Buck
Middle Name: Naked

[Arkie]

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[robbieopperude]

I think you are missing the point here. You can like all kind of different names. But like someone else said in this thread you have to think of the kid first. I don't care if you love Elway, I can promise you your child will be teased for the first name Elway whether or not you live in North Dakota. Its a guarantee. Your job is to give your child the best opportunity he has to succeed. Don't handicap him with a name that could cause him social anxiety for the rest of his life. Naming him after someone famous is only asking for trouble. Judging by the posters on this thread, I think you can see where this could end up.

Your child's name doesn't have to be unique and other worldly. It should be socially acceptable. Allow his actions and personality to be amazing, and don't let his name get in the way.

I tend to disagree with your post but perhaps it is because I am from N.Dakota. I really don't remember making fun of anyone because of there first name and kids aren't going to know who the Hell Elway even was when they are 8 years old...not that it matters because I'm not really choosing the name because idolize John Elway or anything. I was more looking at it because we thought it was unique. I have enjoyed the discussion so far am shocked that people are against the name Madden so much.

[Sassy]

I tend to disagree with your post but perhaps it is because I am from N.Dakota. I really don't remember making fun of anyone because of there first name and kids aren't going to know who the Hell Elway even was when they are 8 years old...not that it matters because I'm not really choosing the name because idolize John Elway or anything. I was more looking at it because we thought it was unique. I have enjoyed the discussion so far am shocked that people are against the name Madden so much.

Hmmm....I live in North Dakota...and yes, they will.
My name got comments as a kid and it's a normal name.
Trust me. Kids will find a way.

[robbieopperude]

;D

This is hilarius! I told Hogan I wanted a dog named Elway!

We liked the name Bentley for a girl before we found out our friend had a dog named that. I think you may have just tainted Elway for me a little.

[TDmvp]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/teakbois2112/motivator3954048.jpg


I'm just sayin ...

[robbieopperude]

Hmmm....I live in North Dakota...and yes, they will.
My name got comments as a kid and it's a normal name.
Trust me. Kids will find a way.

It really doesn't matter the name the more I think about it. Kids find a way to pick on people for all kinds or reasons. Name, freckles, weight, glasses, braces, hair color, ethnicity. Your kid will tease and be teased in school regardless...probably even in college for some.

[Bronco Boy]

I grew up in ND and the I had a classmate named Hans. He got made fun of nonstop, and that's not even that strange a name. I think he lives in a hippie-commune somewhere in Canada now.

[Sassy]

Bailey works for a boy or girl.

[Bronco Boy]

It really doesn't matter the name the more I think about it. Kids find a way to pick on people for all kinds or reasons. Name, freckles, weight, glasses, braces, hair color, ethnicity. Your kid will tease and be teased in school regardless...probably even in college for some.

I find your logic utterly perplexing.

[Arkie]

Parents who want to do this stuff should just change their own name to whatever they are enamored with and give the child a more typical name.

They brought you into the world, they'll take you out!

[Sassy]

Marshall?

[TDmvp]

They brought you into the world, they'll take you out!

Cos Rep hehe ...

[robbieopperude]

Ask her how she likes Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet Emuukha Rodan and Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen. I guess it depends on how off the wall you want to get. I would say just think about the child. Might not be a problem at all but conversely it could create some terrible situations.

I don't find that River or Scout is close to moon unit. You are losing all credibility to me within this thread.

I am glad however that I generated it because at least it is eliminating all of the names my wife liked.

I don't get it..my friends son name is Kingston. Other friends we know have Kaylnn,Boston,Casem,Emma,Trevor,Abby.

I can only think of one Jake as a common name that my kids know.

[robbieopperude]

Marshall?

That is a pretty good one but wife knows a Marshall. Not sure if that will work.

[Bronco Boy]

I don't find that River or Scout is close to moon unit. You are losing all credibility to me within this thread.

I am glad however that I generated it because at least it is eliminating all of the names my wife liked.

I don't get it..my friends son name is Kingston. Other friends we know have Kaylnn,Boston,Casem,Emma,Trevor,Abby.

I can only think of one Jake as a common name that my kids know.

Yeah, Emma and Abby are ****ing crazy names!

[B-Love]

Name him 'Lou Saban'.

[robbieopperude]

I grew up in ND and the I had a classmate named Hans. He got made fun of nonstop, and that's not even that strange a name. I think he lives in a hippie-commune somewhere in Canada now.


I met a guy names Hans out where I work. His parents are Swedish I believe. He was like 6'4" and 280 lbs. so I'm not sure to many people picked on him for it. Plus that is probably a really common name where his parents hail from.

[Bronco Boy]

It sounds like you're trying to get into some bizarre competition with your friends on who can come up with the most jacked up name for their kid. That is selfish and downright sad.

[robbieopperude]

Yeah, Emma and Abby are ****ing crazy names!

This just in from my wife

"wtf is wrong with these people?

i don't understand

give a child a unique name....look at how much everyone is discussing this

how many bob's and ron's do you meet in your life? you never remember them

a person with a unique name stands out and is memorable"

[Bronco Boy]

So you want people to remember your kid for his name? That gives him an awesome excuse to be uninteresting in every other area.

[Arkie]

How many people have an Elway in their phone book? I was in Milwaukee one time. There was not a single Elway in their phone book.

[robbieopperude]

It sounds like you're trying to get into some bizarre competition with your friends on who can come up with the most jacked up name for their kid. That is selfish and downright sad.

Not really..I have been trying to remember more names and I did think of a friend who's son name is Drew and Daughters name is Alese. I thought of a Matea as well from another friend. Not sure if you consider those names out there or not.

[GreatBronco16]

That is a pretty good one but wife knows a Marshall. Not sure if that will work.

Ok, so what if you finally come up with a name that you believe to be 'unique' then a few years down the road, you start seeing people with that name? What then? Are you going to hit up a message board to re name your kid?

It just seems to me that you and your wife are searching for the impossible. Putting a name to your kid that nobody else will ever have. That's just my take so far.

[baja]

How about "Don't blame, my dad is a dumb ass"?

Is that too long?

[GreatBronco16]

This just in from my wife

"wtf is wrong with these people? "


This just in from me. You're seeking the opinions of people you don't know on an internet message board about naming your kid.

Do I really need to go further into detail for her?

[baja]

Ok, so what if you finally come up with a name that you believe to be 'unique' then a few years down the road, you start seeing people with that name? What then? Are you going to hit up a message board to re name your kid?

It just seems to me that you and your wife are searching for the impossible. Putting a name to your kid that nobody else will ever have. That's just my take so far.

Adolph doesn't seen to be used much any more.

[robbieopperude]

So you want people to remember your kid for his name? That gives him an awesome excuse to be uninteresting in every other area.

I am sort of curious to find out how old the people on this board are who are against unique names. As far as your quote goes..why woud having an intriguing name make you more likely to be uninteresting. If anything else it will likely make you more interesting and more likely to be noticed.

Just thought of another friend whose childrens names are Jordan and Talon. Are those to bizzarre for you as well?

[robbieopperude]

Adolph doesn't seen to be used much any more.


Oh no..not true at all..in fact I liked the name Everett for quite some time before we agreed on others more. I merely posted the poll here because I was curious what Broncos fans would think of the name Elway. I half expected about 10 people to say that they had named their kid that. I have to say that I am completely shocked at how conservative people are for first names.

[robbieopperude]

This in from the wife again:
"why not give the kid an advantage to stand out?? it's not like you send your kid to school or he goes out for a sports team and the advice to give him is " just try your best to be boring and average. we wouldn't want you to stand out or excel in any way."

[Bronco Boy]

By your own account people named Bob and Ron are quickly forgotten, but the Apple's and Warlock's of the world are really memorable. So I guess we're in agreement then?

[chickennob2]

How about Brick. Unusual, but it still sounds like it could be a name.


Or a personal favorite: McLovin

[Bronco Boy]

Sports Coach: "Cut all those Johns and Larrys, they don't stand out to me. But Rickshaw, that kids got energy. I mean, listen to how that name rolls off the tongue!"

[GreatBronco16]

I am sort of curious to find out how old the people on this board are who are against unique names.

I'm 33 with three kids. Austin, Nicholas, and Katelyn. I didn't name my daughter since her mother didn't make me aware that she had a child by me until my daughter was 9 years old. Both of my boys, my wife and I together without the help of an internet message board tried to come up with unique names. At the time, both of my boys were suppose to be girls until they were born. So we didn't really have time to come up with boy unique names. So we hit up a child naming book. My oldest son toke my middle name for his, which is also my dads first name which is James. My wife and I gave our youngest son the middle name of Reid.

So there you have it. Anything else you want to know. Should we help pick out their favorite colors too?

[GreatBronco16]

This in from the wife again:
"why not give the kid an advantage to stand out?? it's not like you send your kid to school or he goes out for a sports team and the advice to give him is " just try your best to be boring and average. we wouldn't want you to stand out or excel in any way."

This is so wrong on so many levels.


Seriously, go do a google search for a unique child naming forum. You will probably have a lot more success on a forum like that.

[robbieopperude]

This just in from me. You're seeking the opinions of people you don't know on an internet message board about naming your kid.

Do I really need to go further into detail for her?

I don't get your post..you likely go on this board to rant and rave about Broncos things all the time that you can't control. It is just the fun of doing it.

The opinions made about the names I listed will have very little to determine what we actually choose. But I was curious what people would think. It is just meant to be in good fun. My wife is getting bent out of shape because I don't think she realizes how big of "Dicks" people can be on here. I really wasn't expecting it on this discussion but I am aware that it happens since I have seen people argue over draft picks worse than this.

Again..we like bold names for our children. Some can call them crazy or irresponsible and that is fine. Everybody has a reason why they name their child something. Some want to go with family signifigance. We have already done that with middle names. Personally I feel sorry for the child who is named..whatever whatever jr. or whatever whatever the third. Unless of course they are in line to be king of something.

[maher_tyler]

Because he kicks and wiggles all of the time.

Chuck Norris or Norris Chuck

[GreatBronco16]

I don't get your post..

I am not shocked in the least.

[Sassy]

Unique is one thing...but I think the point most on here are trying to make is to not make it so bizzare that that child will be picked on.

[robbieopperude]

I'm 33 with three kids. Austin, Nicholas, and Katelyn. I didn't name my daughter since her mother didn't make me aware that she had a child by me until my daughter was 9 years old. Both of my boys, my wife and I together without the help of an internet message board tried to come up with unique names. At the time, both of my boys were suppose to be girls until they were born. So we didn't really have time to come up with boy unique names. So we hit up a child naming book. My oldest son toke my middle name for his, which is also my dads first name which is James. My wife and I gave our youngest son the middle name of Reid.

So there you have it. Anything else you want to know. Should we help pick out their favorite colors too?

I have a cousin named Reid. I don't think there is anything wrong with asking about names on a message board either. What if someone said I always liked the name such and such. An I said yeah that reminds me of whatever and then pow.. If people didn't ask questions not much would change in the World.

[robbieopperude]

Unique is one thing...but I think the point most on here are trying to make is to not make it so bizzare that that child will be picked on.


I guess that depends on each persons definition of bizzare. To me Moon rocket rider is bizzarre. Racer, Madden, Becham, Elway are unique. While Jack,John,Jimmy are not unique.

It was meant to be a fun discussion but somehow changed to a sort of attack on me which I haven't enjoyed. I am still shocked as I view myself as very conservative as opposed to society and the people I know.

[Bronco Boy]

Are you drinking right now? Because your posts are making less and less sense.

[GreatBronco16]

Hey, there's no need to get your Cutler in a twist.

[Bronco Boy]

I guess that depends on each persons definition of bizzare. To me Moon rocket rider is bizzarre. Racer, Madden, Becham, Elway are unique. While Jack,John,Jimmy are not unique.

It was meant to be a fun discussion but somehow changed to a sort of attack on me which I haven't enjoyed. I am still shocked as I view myself as very conservative as opposed to society and the people I know.

So how do you define bizarre as opposed to unique?

[robbieopperude]

How about "Don't blame, my dad is a dumb ass"?

Is that too long?


R U serious. I have the name Robbie which isn't common. That doesn't make my parents dumb asses. Poor Kobe Bryant or Tiger Woods. There parents are complete a.holes. Beyonce Knowles..parent should go to prison. Paris Hilton..parent is cleary retarded. Sluttyness factor and home videos not considered on that last one.

[GreatBronco16]

Billy-Ray Opperude. I promise that will get your kid noticed.

[Bronco Boy]

R U serious. I have the name Robbie which isn't common. That doesn't make my parents dumb asses. Poor Kobe Bryant or Tiger Woods. There parents are complete a.holes. Beyonce Knowles..parent should go to prison. Paris Hilton..parent is cleary retarded. Sluttyness factor and home videos not considered on that last one.

And Tom Hanks is a ****ing forgettable tard. Seriously, do you read what you write before you post it?

[Sassy]

I never realized...Eldrick Tont Woods
I knew his real name wasn't Tiger but never realized...

[GreatBronco16]

R U serious. I have the name Robbie which isn't common.

That is acutally very common down here in the south below the mason-dixie line.

[robbieopperude]

By your own account people named Bob and Ron are quickly forgotten, but the Apple's and Warlock's of the world are really memorable. So I guess we're in agreement then?

I would describe Warlock as an unusual name. Apple not as much. I imagine at one point the name Summer was an unusual name for a girl. Now I wouldn't imagine a person on here would scoff at it. I guess it just takes time for people to catch up with trends. When there are Beckhams all over the name won't seem as idiotic to you I imagine.

[maher_tyler]

Drugs are bad mmmmmmmmmm K!!!!!

[baja]

I'm 60 with three children, Jim Bob, Bill Bob and Plum Bob

[No1BroncoFan]

This in from the wife again:
"why not give the kid an advantage to stand out?? it's not like you send your kid to school or he goes out for a sports team and the advice to give him is " just try your best to be boring and average. we wouldn't want you to stand out or excel in any way."
What you name your kid will mean absolutely ****-all in whether or not they stand out. Frank, Dweezil, or Moon Unit? Which name stands out the most? Depends on your point of view. Frank is known for over thirty years of excellence in music. Dweezil and Moon Unit are known as the kids frank gave weird names to (talking about the Zappas, of course). Don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with unusual names. Hell, I've got a daughter named Jadzia (yes, you just mispronounced it), but it's just a name. Don't let yourself get caught up in some mystical bull**** belief that your kids name will have any affect on their abilities or drive. If you want your kids to stand out, help them do their absolute best at whatever they want to do and quit obsessing over giving them the most unusual name you can think of.

Ben

[robbieopperude]

That is acutally very common down here in the south below the mason-dixie line.

Really..I haven't met very many Robbie's in my time. Most of them had the name Robert which I do not.

[GreatBronco16]

What you name your kid will mean absolutely ****-all in whether or not they stand out. Frank, Dweezil, or Moon Unit? Which name stands out the most? Depends on your point of view. Frank is known for over thirty years of excellence in music. Dweezil and Moon Unit are known as the kids frank gave weird names to (talking about the Zappas, of course). Don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with unusual names. Hell, I've got a daughter named Jadzia (yes, you just mispronounced it), but it's just a name. Don't let yourself get caught up in some mystical bull**** belief that your kids name will have any affect on their abilities or drive. If you want your kids to stand out, help them do their absolute best at whatever they want to do and quit obsessing over giving them the most unusual name you can think of.

Ben


Hey, you take that logic and hit the door jack. ;D

[robbieopperude]

What you name your kid will mean absolutely ****-all in whether or not they stand out. Frank, Dweezil, or Moon Unit? Which name stands out the most? Depends on your point of view. Frank is known for over thirty years of excellence in music. Dweezil and Moon Unit are known as the kids frank gave weird names to (talking about the Zappas, of course). Don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with unusual names. Hell, I've got a daughter named Jadzia (yes, you just mispronounced it), but it's just a name. Don't let yourself get caught up in some mystical bull**** belief that your kids name will have any affect on their abilities or drive. If you want your kids to stand out, help them do their absolute best at whatever they want to do and quit obsessing over giving them the most unusual name you can think of.

Ben

I agree and I didn't know the name moon unit was actually somebody's name. I don't agree with you as I think a name should make you stand out in life. Others name there kids from the bible. Others pass along family names. It is each a choice based on your up bringing and what you are passionate about. My wife and I both agree that we do not enjoy common names.

I also disagree with you to an extent. A unique first name clearly seperates a person from a common name on some levels.

Will it make them better in anything they do in life...No...why would any name do that? But I also don't think that it will make them any worse off either.

Again..this was sort of meant to be a fun poll to see how many people liked the name Elway. Just kind of fell apart in the first twenty posts or so. Oh Well.

[Bronco Boy]

After reading your posts, his name is clearly going to be the least of your kid's problems.

[GreatBronco16]

A unique first name clearly seperates a person from a common name on some levels.


How so? What will that person benefit from it? Will they land a dream job over someone else with slightly better credintials simply because their name is 'kinda cool'? etc.

I mean I have no problem with you wanting to name your child something that is unique. But you are giving the impression that you and your wife are wanting to do this with the belief that it will give your kid a leg up on other people with common names.

[robbieopperude]

Sports Coach: "Cut all those Johns and Larrys, they don't stand out to me. But Rickshaw, that kids got energy. I mean, listen to how that name rolls off the tongue!"

I think the Jets drafted D'Brikshaw a few years ago. I am not sure if that is really his first name but I would classify that as unique.

[robbieopperude]

Name him 'Lou Saban'.


Why?

[Bronco Boy]

I think the Jets drafted D'Brikshaw a few years ago. I am not sure if that is really his first name but I would classify that as unique.

Yeah, I heard they drafted him because of his first name too.

[robbieopperude]

How so? What will that person benefit from it? Will they land a dream job over someone else with slightly better credintials simply because their name is 'kinda cool'? etc.

I mean I have no problem with you wanting to name your child something that is unique. But you are giving the impression that you and your wife are wanting to do this with the belief that it will give your kid a leg up on other people with common names.

My wife is giving that impression because she sort of thinks me going on this board is lame and that most of you guys are like Star Wars geeks or something. But to a point yes...I think if Elway Opperude and Ron Opperude went to an interview amongst 98 other people. Ron would not be remembered while Elway would. Although this really isn't the reason why my wife and I choose unique names..for a future job interview I mean... I think she is just giving a quick example of why she wouldn't go with Ron or Mike. It is far less exceptional of a name in her opinion. Remember just an opinion.

[robbieopperude]

Yeah, I heard they drafted him because of his first name too.

It is an awesome name for a tackle though. Makes me think of a stonewall.

[robbieopperude]

After reading your posts, his name is clearly going to be the least of your kid's problems.

I am curious why you continue to make personal attacks at me. Is my grammar so incorrect that you can't follow my posts or something? If you don't have anything interesting to contribute you can gladly leave this thread.

I understand that we don't agree but I have hardly said anything negative towards you that you need to make sly comments towards me.

I am sorry to have offended you if your childs name is something along the lines of Bob,Jack,Sue.

[No1BroncoFan]

My wife is giving that impression because she sort of thinks me going on this board is lame and that most of you guys are like Star Wars geeks or something. But to a point yes...I think if Elway Opperude and Ron Opperude went to an interview amongst 98 other people. Ron would not be remembered while Elway would. Although this really isn't the reason why my wife and I choose unique names..for a future job interview I mean... I think she is just giving a quick example of why she wouldn't go with Ron or Mike. It is far less exceptional of a name in her opinion. Remember just an opinion.
Bull****! They guy who has the best interview is gonna be the guy who gets remembered, except maybe as the guy who has the funny name. Seriously, do you think Moon Unit Zappa has an advantage over Angela Smith for a consulting position? If you can honestly answer yes, I hope you're not a hiring manager.

An odd name will never be an advantage at anything meaningful in life and one that's exceptionally odd could be a handicap.

Ben

[robbieopperude]

9 people voted for Elway..that surprises me based on the attacks/sarcasm I have been getting.

[Bronco Boy]

My wife is giving that impression because she sort of thinks me going on this board is lame and that most of you guys are like Star Wars geeks or something. But to a point yes...I think if Elway Opperude and Ron Opperude went to an interview amongst 98 other people. Ron would not be remembered while Elway would. Although this really isn't the reason why my wife and I choose unique names..for a future job interview I mean... I think she is just giving a quick example of why she wouldn't go with Ron or Mike. It is far less exceptional of a name in her opinion. Remember just an opinion.

???

[robbieopperude]

And Tom Hanks is a ****ing forgettable tard. Seriously, do you read what you write before you post it?

How does what I wrote there apply to Tom Hanks? I merely quoted people with unique names that are memorable. I never said people with common names aren't memorable or successful. In fact they are likely more successful since there name is common.

[robbieopperude]

Bull****! They guy who has the best interview is gonna be the guy who gets remembered, except maybe as the guy who has the funny name. Seriously, do you think Moon Unit Zappa has an advantage over Angela Smith for a consulting position? If you can honestly answer yes, I hope you're not a hiring manager.

An odd name will never be an advantage at anything meaningful in life and one that's exceptionally odd could be a handicap.

Ben

I don't agree with you at all. I wonder if there is a study on it. But i would guess that names stand out. I had to take college classes on this because it is so important on what you wear and what you eat. You are going to tell me that having a unique name that may be a conversational peace isn't going to help.

I never said the best person for the job wouldn't get hired. But Elway would stand out over Ron if all other things were exactly equal. Note: If they were applying for a job with the Raiders this would actually be a negative to Al Davis.

[GreatBronco16]

I think if Elway Opperude and Ron Opperude went to an interview amongst 98 other people. Ron would not be remembered while Elway would.

And you base this on personal experience, research you have done, or just talking out of your ass?

I think the Jets drafted D'Brikshaw a few years ago. I am not sure if that is really his first name but I would classify that as unique.

But is pretty much not the reason they drafted him.

It is an awesome name for a tackle though. Makes me think of a stonewall.

Like I was saying earlier. You two are thinking that by giving your kid a unique name that they are going to gain more or whatever in life than someone with a simple/common name. Which IMHO, is just dumb.

[Bronco Boy]

How does what I wrote there apply to Tom Hanks? I merely quoted people with unique names that are memorable. I never said people with common names aren't memorable or successful. In fact they are likely more successful since there name is common.

This just in from my wife

"wtf is wrong with these people?

i don't understand

give a child a unique name....look at how much everyone is discussing this

how many bob's and ron's do you meet in your life? you never remember them

a person with a unique name stands out and is memorable"

You implied it right here. Plus, you keep insinuating that having a wacked out name makes you special. Like Tiger Woods would suck at golf if his name were Carl or something. Get a clue dude. You are so out of touch it's almost comical.

[Bronco Boy]

I never said people with common names aren't memorable or successful. In fact they are likely more successful since there name is common.

Wait, if you truly believe this, why would you want to hold your kid back by naming him Rubberband?

[Lev Vyvanse]

I don't find that River or Scout is close to moon unit. You are losing all credibility to me within this thread.

I am glad however that I generated it because at least it is eliminating all of the names my wife liked.

I don't get it..my friends son name is Kingston. Other friends we know have Kaylnn,Boston,Casem,Emma,Trevor,Abby.

I can only think of one Jake as a common name that my kids know.

:rofl: So you are rationalizing a unique name because you want to conform to your friends.:thumbs:

[robbieopperude]

You implied it right here. Plus, you keep insinuating that having a wacked out name makes you special. Like Tiger Woods would suck at golf if his name were Carl or something. Get a clue dude. You are so out of touch it's almost comical.

That was a quote from my wife..not me.

Actually I am not saying that at all as far as a name makes you special. You just want to debate with me so you are forming that in your mind based on my writing. I would have to go back and check but I pointed out Tiger Woods and Paris Hilton as people who have unique names. I don't think that there unique name gave them some sort of extra ability. I would be curious for you to highlight any of my posting where I say having the name Elway or Racer is going to make that person better at anything than having the name Carl.

I did say that having the name Elway is more memorable than the name Ron and I also stated that it could likely land him a job if all other things were equal. That is just my opinion..and I also posted that I wonder if there has been any studies on if a name makes you more memorable on a job interview.

I would also like to point out that everyone in here being so negative and saying that I am on drugs is pretty lame.

[robbieopperude]

:rofl: So you are rationalizing a unique name because you want to conform to your friends.:thumbs:

Nope..I'm not. I was merely pointing out to earlier posters that childrens names now days are far less common than they were ten years ago. I then tried to think of any children I could with regular names and I really couldn't. I would have to pull out my oldest daughters class list when I get back from work but to my knowledge the biblical names and names after grand parents trend is fading. At least where I am from.

I am also not rationalizing a unique name to conform to my friends. I have two older children who also have uncommon first names. The names my wife and I have chosen were just put up on this poll for pure fun. I don't need to conform to anyones standards and you surely don't have the ability to make that observation based on a small sample of discussions.

[robbieopperude]

Wait, if you truly believe this, why would you want to hold your kid back by naming him Rubberband?

Elway = Rubberband :spit:

[Bronco Boy]

Nope..I'm not. I was merely pointing out to earlier posters that childrens names now days are far less common than they were ten years ago. I then tried to think of any children I could with regular names and I really couldn't. I would have to pull out my oldest daughters class list when I get back from work but to my knowledge the biblical names and names after grand parents trend is fading. At least where I am from.

I am also not rationalizing a unique name to conform to my friends. I have two older children who also have uncommon first names. The names my wife and I have chosen were just put up on this poll for pure fun. I don't need to conform to anyones standards and you surely don't have the ability to make that observation based on a small sample of discussions.

PLEASE tell us the names of your other two kids.

[Lev Vyvanse]

Nope..I'm not. I was merely pointing out to earlier posters that childrens names now days are far less common than they were ten years ago. I then tried to think of any children I could with regular names and I really couldn't. I would have to pull out my oldest daughters class list when I get back from work but to my knowledge the biblical names and names after grand parents trend is fading. At least where I am from.

I am also not rationalizing a unique name to conform to my friends. I have two older children who also have uncommon first names. The names my wife and I have chosen were just put up on this poll for pure fun. I don't need to conform to anyones standards and you surely don't have the ability to make that observation based on a small sample of discussions.

Have you thought about the suggestion of Optimus Prime? Seems to be Popular in the other thread.

[robbieopperude]

And you base this on personal experience, research you have done, or just talking out of your ass?

I said it was my opinion. Are you basing your disagreement on research you have done?

But is pretty much not the reason they drafted him.

Nor did I say that it was? But it is a memorable name.

Like I was saying earlier. You two are thinking that by giving your kid a unique name that they are going to gain more or whatever in life than someone with a simple/common name. Which IMHO, is just dumb.

I agree that would be dumb and we are not thinking that. When we sat down and looked through baby book names we didn't say..man we better name him something unusual so that he can invent a spaceship that can take us to Mars or name him Elway so that he will for sure be a QB. I mean Elways' own son couldn't even excel as a QB.

I am not sure why that opinion has been formulated during the discussions.

But to me... it is dumb that some think that having a bold/unique name makes you likely to be made fun of. Or that I am on drugs or something. Or that D'Bricksahw Ferguson isn't an awesome name for an OT. It really is. The name Turd Ferguson however would not.

[Natedogg]

****_ the haters on this board. I'm surprised and disappointed.

Name your kid Elway.

Hell yeah!!

[robbieopperude]

PLEASE tell us the names of your other two kids.

I have already.

Angelina and London. Both girls.

[robbieopperude]

****_ the haters on this board. I'm surprised and disappointed.

Name your kid Elway.

Hell yeah!!

I agree with you. Elway is in our top four right now that we agree on. I am truly shocked as well. I thought for sure people would say that I couldn't because they beat me to the punch.

[No1BroncoFan]

I don't agree with you at all. I wonder if there is a study on it. But i would guess that names stand out. I had to take college classes on this because it is so important on what you wear and what you eat. You are going to tell me that having a unique name that may be a conversational peace isn't going to help.

I never said the best person for the job wouldn't get hired. But Elway would stand out over Ron if all other things were exactly equal. Note: If they were applying for a job with the Raiders this would actually be a negative to Al Davis.
How you dress and whether or not your teeth are brushed goes to impressions. An odd name might be remembered, but not for the reasons you want.

Hey Jeff.
Yes Bob.
You remember that clown that interviewed a couple months ago? What was his name? Dweeble? Drizzle?
No, Bob. His name was Dweezle. I remember 'cause it sounded so damned strange.

So what if you get remembered for your name. I can remember my 10th grade girlfriend (Trish) and several other "generically" named people from high school for what they meant in my life. I can also remember Anastasia, because of her name. I don't remember a single other thing about her, but I remember her name. So does that make her special? No.

Seriously, if you want to give your kid an unusual name, fine. I'm not arguing against it. But don't try to rationalize it with a bunch of bull**** about the name being memorable or convince yourself that it's gonna give them some special (imaginary) leg-up is any sense. I usually manage to forget the names of people introduced to me within five minutes unless I make a conscious effort to remember, no matter if their name Joe or Moon Unit. Most people are the same way.

[Bronco Boy]

I once got slapped by a coed because she introduced herself as Piper and I told her that was my dog's name. But it really was my dog's name. Who knows, if her name had been Ashley we might have gotten married and she would be soaking me up right now.

[baja]

I got it, call him Enema and when people ask him why he is named Enema he can say because his parents are full of shiit. ;D

[Bronco Boy]

I got it, call him Enema and when people ask him why he is named Enema he can say because his parents are full of shiit. ;D

Hilarious!

[robbieopperude]

How you dress and whether or not your teeth are brushed goes to impressions. An odd name might be remembered, but not for the reasons you want.

Hey Jeff.
Yes Bob.
You remember that clown that interviewed a couple months ago? What was his name? Dweeble? Drizzle?
No, Bob. His name was Dweezle. I remember 'cause it sounded so damned strange.

So what if you get remembered for your name. I can remember my 10th grade girlfriend (Trish) and several other "generically" named people from high school for what they meant in my life. I can also remember Anastasia, because of her name. I don't remember a single other thing about her, but I remember her name. So does that make her special? No.

Seriously, if you want to give your kid an unusual name, fine. I'm not arguing against it. But don't try to rationalize it with a bunch of bull**** about the name being memorable or convince yourself that it's gonna give them some special (imaginary) leg-up is any sense. I usually manage to forget the names of people introduced to me within five minutes unless I make a conscious effort to remember, no matter if their name Joe or Moon Unit. Most people are the same way.

I also can't remember names after five minutes
Dweedle does not equal Madden or any of my other choices.
I still disagree with you about names being memorable and I tried to see if there was a study on the internet but couldn't find one.

[robbieopperude]

I got it, call him Enema and when people ask him why he is named Enema he can say because his parents are full of shiit. ;D

Baja...thank you for proving my point from earlier. No matter what the childs name is someone unsignificant will try to poke fun at them to make themselves feel better, appear witty, or try to impress the masses.

[robbieopperude]

Have you thought about the suggestion of Optimus Prime? Seems to be Popular in the other thread.

What other thread?

[Bronco Boy]

Why not name him Dallas after his great-great-grandmother? Yep, pretty amazing the stuff you can find when you give out so much personal information in an internet forum.

[No1BroncoFan]

I also can't remember names after five minutes
Dweedle does not equal Madden or any of my other choices.
I still disagree with you about names being memorable and I tried to see if there was a study on the internet but couldn't find one.
I do vividly remember one very unique name. A guy I knew in the army. His momma did him the dis-service of naming him Syphilis (yes, like the venereal disease) Johnson. He told me that she thought it was the most beautiful word she'd ever heard but mercifully had never heard it's meaning (he never told her). I'll bet he never meets another person with the same name!

If you want a unique name, try an eastern European name and intentionally mispronounce it. Then, if your kid gets teased too much or simply grows to despise it, he/she can start pronouncing it correctly and have a whoel new name without the hassle of a legal name change.

Ben

[robbieopperude]

Why not name him Dallas after his great-great-grandmother? Yep, pretty amazing the stuff you can find when you give out so much personal information in an internet forum.


Her name is actually Dellas but she was not aware of it until she was almost 80 years old. I already know a Dallas as well. I'm really not to concerned if you can google my name or not. I live in frickin N.Dakota.

[Dagmar]

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[robbieopperude]

I do vividly remember one very unique name. A guy I knew in the army. His momma did him the dis-service of naming him Syphilis (yes, like the venereal disease) Johnson. He told me that she thought it was the most beautiful word she'd ever heard but mercifully had never heard it's meaning (he never told her). I'll bet he never meets another person with the same name!

If you want a unique name, try an eastern European name and intentionally mispronounce it. Then, if your kid gets teased too much or simply grows to despise it, he/she can start pronouncing it correctly and have a whoel new name without the hassle of a legal name change.

Ben

So now Syphillis is equal to Madden or Beckham? Why is it that people made comments about me being on drugs or drinking but you get a clean pass with these extremely weak attempts to back up whatever point you are trying to prove?

[baja]

Baja...thank you for proving my point from earlier. No matter what the childs name is someone unsignificant will try to poke fun at them to make themselves feel better, appear witty, or try to impress the masses.

Unsignificant

Un`sig*nif"i*cant\, a. Insignificant. [Obs.]

[robbieopperude]

Her name is actually Dellas but she was not aware of it until she was almost 80 years old. I already know a Dallas as well. I'm really not to concerned if you can google my name or not. I live in frickin N.Dakota.

Sorry prounounced Dell-as.

Unique really if you think about it. :strong:

[No1BroncoFan]

So now Syphillis is equal to Madden or Beckham? Why is it that people made comments about me being on drugs or drinking but you get a clean pass with these extremely weak attempts to back up whatever point you are trying to prove?
No, no. My apologies. I was simply trying to relate an amusing story that this thread reminded me of. The guy really was named after VD.

Sorry if it sounded like I was trying to be insulting.

Ben

[GreatBronco16]

So now Syphillis is equal to Madden or Beckham? Why is it that people made comments about me being on drugs or drinking but you get a clean pass with these extremely weak attempts to back up whatever point you are trying to prove?

Seriously. Are you taking any prescription drugs right now? Cause you are freaking losing it.

[robbieopperude]

Alright..thanks for all the comments and posts. I appreciate the input both negative and positive. Time to focus on the NFL draft again and why I dislike Josh McDaniels.

[robbieopperude]

No, no. My apologies. I was simply trying to relate an amusing story that this thread reminded me of. The guy really was named after VD.

Sorry if it sounded like I was trying to be insulting.

Ben


I didn't take it as an insult. Just most of the posts have been..why don't you just name him rubberband or Optimus Prime. I thought you were giving another example of a unique name. Yes that name is unique I guess but I don't associate it with the choices we have selected. Since i know the meaning of it that would be a highly unusual selection.

I'm not sure why people are so concerned about a childs name resulting in them being teased. Every child is teased. If not for name..then something else.

[baja]

Alright..thanks for all the comments and posts. I appreciate the input both negative and positive. Time to focus on the NFL draft again and why I dislike Josh McDaniels.

How about Josh?

[Jason in LA]

It's kind of lame to name a kid after your favorite sports star, and Elway doesn't sound like a good first name. Neither does Madden. I kind of like racer, but the kid would have to be the coolest on the playground to live up to it.

[robbieopperude]

How about Josh?
Have a cousin named Josh. To plain and boring for my taste.

[CBF1]

Think of your child...not yourself for a moment. Why not name him tinkerbell???

[robbieopperude]

It's kind of lame to name a kid after your favorite sports star, and Elway doesn't sound like a good first name. Neither does Madden. I kind of like racer, but the kid would have to be the coolest on the playground to live up to it.


See..that is why I don't think he will get the name Elway because my wife shares the same sentiment. She thinks it is kind of lame to name him after John Elway. She will be happy to know you like Racer. That is her second favorite I think.

We both really like last names as first names. Just a preference I guess.

[baja]

How about Evenrude Opperude

Would be a great name for a high motor guy.

[robbieopperude]

Think of your child...not yourself for a moment. Why not name him tinkerbell???

I don't get it? What is the reference to tinkerbell from?

Thanks for the insightful post though.

[worm]

Best thread of the year so far!

I can totally see how people can be so divided on some grey Cutler\Josh issues here on the Mane when a simple name can cause so much angst.

93% of the people in this thread are idiots. Don't take it personal Robbie.

Names are very important!

How about...Oz-weep-aye?

[DomCasual]

Your kid will hate you a lot less if you don't name him like a dog. Just saying.

^5

[robbieopperude]

^5

True...but I don't think Madden or Racer is a dog name. Cookie is a dog name.
Lassie, Rover, Apollo, Brutus, Achilles...dog names. Elway is probably debateable..but it likely wasn't a dogs name 20 years ago and probably isn't much of a dogs name outside of CO.

[Hogan11]

True...but I don't think Madden or Racer is a dog name. Cookie is a dog name.
Lassie, Rover, Apollo, Brutus, Achilles...dog names. Elway is probably debateable..but it likely wasn't a dogs name 20 years ago and probably isn't much of a dogs name outside of CO.

I had a dog named Maddie....best schnauzer I ever had.

[Crushaholic]

Let me get this straight. You want "unique names", but are content to just use the last names of celebrities as first names?

[Bronco Boy]

How about Exxon Mobil Opperude? Nothing says energy more than a name like that!

[Hotrod]

Were ****ed

[Sassy]

Knoshawn Moreno

[DHallblows]

I guess I just don't see why you'd want to go from unique names (Angelina & London) to absolutely retarded "names" (Elway & Racer). Angelina and London are actual NAMES. You know, that you'd name someone. Elway is someone's last name. The only actual name you have listed is Madden. So do that one. (Even though i dislike John Madden)

[TailgateNut]

Wow... Just wow.


Yep! No comment!

[Sassy]

How about Madison?

[TailgateNut]

How 'bout Vodka or Tequila, cause ya must be drunk to consider some of those as options for your child.

[robbieopperude]

How about Madison?

Madison for a boy? I don't know. Thats one of the top two girl names from a few years ago along with Ashley. That's where ashleymadison.com came from.

Not sure why everyone thinks Madden is from John Madden...that is weird to me. I don't even think my wife has any idea who John Madden is.

She told me today she still really likes Scout,River, and Ryhse. I think Rhyse is to girly also.

[Hogan11]

What's a Rhyse? ???

[ak1971]

Im pretty sure Im going to name my first son Vlad

[robbieopperude]

What's a Rhyse? ???

Like Reese Witherspoon. Only spelled Rhyse or some sort of spelling like that. I don't like it. It is a girly name.

[robbieopperude]

Im pretty sure Im going to name my first son Vlad


Sounds tuff. I liked Bex but the wife wanted something longer and that is where Becham came from. So I can still call him Bex for short.

[DenverBrit]

Ask the Palins, they seem to come up with some 'different' names. ;D

[Sodak]

Like Reese Witherspoon. Only spelled Rhyse or some sort of spelling like that. I don't like it. It is a girly name.

In my line of work I see every stupid trendy kid name that comes along. Some of them are absolutely rediculous. Now, if a parent gives a kid a half normal sounding name they always have to **** it up by giving them some stupid spelling. It's not about you. It's about the child and the **** they will have to deal with for the rest of their lives because their parents were half witted inbreds. Good luck with that.

I saw a reality show with a lady on it named "Aquanetta". WTF? For those of you who don't know "Aqua Net" is a hairspray, not a child's name.

End of rant...

[robbieopperude]

Ask the Palins, they seem to come up with some 'different' names. ;D


The name Bristol is excellent.

[robbieopperude]

In my line of work I see every stupid trendy kid name that comes along. Some of them are absolutely rediculous. Now, if a parent gives a kid a half normal sounding name they always have to **** it up by giving them some stupid spelling. It's not about you. It's about the child and the **** they will have to deal with for the rest of their lives because their parents were half witted inbreds. Good luck with that.

I saw a reality show with a lady on it named "Aquanetta". WTF? For those of you who don't know "Aqua Net" is a hairspray, not a child's name.

End of rant...


Aquanetta doesn't equal Rhyse. It is defitnatley a touchy subject I have found out. To me aquanetta is extreme and to others Beckham is extreme. So it is defitnately a choice, individuality, upbringing, religous, spiritual, ethnicity, etc... thing.

I still don't by into the name resulting in the kid having a difficult time. Unless the name is way out there like the Syphillis one. I can see that.

[robbieopperude]

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/republican_race/2008/08/30/2008-08-30_whats_in_the_palin_childrens_names_fish_.html

[DHallblows]

1) Don't do a stupid spelling of a name. Have something a teacher can ****ing pronounce, Jesus.
2) Reece is a significantly more normal of a name then anything else you've mentioned, but I agree with you that it's more of a girl's name.
3) Were you suggesting that Vlad would be a tough name for a kid?

[robbieopperude]

1) Don't do a stupid spelling of a name. Have something a teacher can ****ing pronounce, Jesus.
2) Reece is a significantly more normal of a name then anything else you've mentioned, but I agree with you that it's more of a girl's name.
3) Were you suggesting that Vlad would be a tough name for a kid?

Tough as in the kids name sounds tough. Like Hulk Hogan. That kind of tough.

[Bronco Boy]

Your kid is going to have a ****ed up life regardless so his name doesn't really matter.

[Sassy]

Maddox

[Meck77]

Mecklenburg....

Or you could go with Gus or Griese?

[TailgateNut]

How 'bout "Trigger"? .........or "The Duke"?

[Bronco Boy]

Knoshawn Moreno

:thumbs:

[Sassy]

:thumbs:

Oops...spelled it wrong. Knowshon!;)

[Bronco Boy]

So what did you end up naming your kid?

[Los Broncos]

Change his name to Tebow now.