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Family Matters:  Weird Family Names  |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 08:17:28 AM
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Jonni, I like the use of surnames as first or middle names, too. But, of course, you have to be lucky enough to have a nice surname. I used to know a girl named Granger; that was her mother's maiden name, and I thought it was just the prettiest name (pretty girl, too). I also knew a girl named Carson (again, mother's maiden name), and my cousin named her son Morgan (her maiden name).
Sadly, I won't be able to do this with my children. "Roesner Yonkovit" just doesn't work!
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 09:06:09 AM
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Hey Jenny! My great grandmother's name was Nola. :)
We have had some interesting names on my dad's side of the family. There was a set of fraternal twins and their names were Lonnie Hern and Linna Fern.
The chief source of failure and unhapiness is trading what you want the most for what you want at the moment. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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thethriftycountrywoman
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Jane
Port Austin
Michigan
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 10:10:36 AM
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| My dad's name was Spaun (can you imagine!) It was a family name. The boys thought is was really cool when Spawn was popular! |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 10:25:54 AM
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I thought I posted already, but I don't see it now. So pardon me if this is a duplicate.
The oddest two names in my family are my great-grandmother Iva Louisa (pronounced EYE-va Lou-EYE-za) and her brother Era (pronounce EAR-a) Did their parents do that on purpose? Eye and ear? They must have...but why?
On the other side of the family, I had a set of great-great-grandparents named Mary and Joseph. They missed a great opportunity when they named their son Frank.
And here are some more that you don't see often. Some of them date from the 1790s, but others are my own immediate family.
Girls: Peninah, Sarepta, Almeda, Mildred, Helen, Rose, Diamond, Willa, Shaya, Martha.
Boys: Elijah, Josiah, Horace, Louis Augustus, Earl, George, Ralph, Hiram, Elvin, Malachi, Francis, Estel.
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
488 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 10:46:51 AM
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My great-great grandmothers first name was Freelove. That's kinda strange. Sounded like a hippie name from the sixties...don't ya'll think?!
I named my daughter Sena Grace after my grandmother and a favorite auntie. She has always loved her name and is glad I gave her a unique name.
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadow." Helen Keller
www.auntpsalmostheaven.blogspot.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 11:59:13 AM
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| Or Moutha. lol |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 12:36:45 PM
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Hey Pam...I went to school with a girl named Sena..never heard anyone else who had that name again since until now!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 12:42:35 PM
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Hey Linda...the Nola in MY family is also my great grandma!! Small world. Your great grandma didn't happen to be from Arkansas and marry a Ramey and end up going to calif during the depression did she?????? I can't think of what mine's maiden name was..I think it was Magheehee (sp???) or something like that. I dont' know that side of the family as well as my mom's side.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
360 Posts |
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 2:17:32 PM
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Hey cool! Girl or Boy?
Jonni~ I think Havilah will end up winning! I personally like Eden better but daddy likes Havilah. I said either so I'd bet it'll be Havilah Lynn. (after my momma) It is common in Jewish circles. |
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Lynner
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Sheri
Missouri
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 4:11:08 PM
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Here are a few interesting ones:
Aunt Verde
Uncle Doyle
Grandpa#347; name was Debie
Aunt Etta
Uncle Carol
Uncle Alvin
Uncle Seldon
Aunt Inez
Uncle Rimmle (nick name-Pinky)
#347
Sheri
Missouri
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Edited by - Lynner on Jun 30 2009 4:13:20 PM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 5:02:12 PM
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Oh...I almost forgot one. I had an Aunt Butch!! She had a gravely voice so her nickname was Butch. I never knew it was a funny name until one of my friends in first grade started laughing when I mentioned my Aunt Butch.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2009 : 06:58:12 AM
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Jenny, that's really funny. I have an Aunt Ann, who was married to Uncle Butch. When they got divorced, she ended up with his truck...and drove around in a pickup with "Butch" painted on the door for years.
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2009 : 09:57:33 AM
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Oh let's see.
On my hubby's side there's Emma
and of course his dad, Hubert, and DH himslef Hubert Dean. but we all call him Dean or Dean-o 'cause he certainly doesn't look like a Hubert!
Theres a Spivey Pervus
Ella-Mae was my grandmother
Bud was dh's great grandfather
Etta was James' wife and DIL to Bud
I know a Eunice married to a Bernice
And Inez seems to be a big name around here |
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2009 : 12:40:25 PM
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Misty~~ We won't know till it gets here. We never found out with the others so we won't start now!
The truck and nicknames reminded me of my aunt. Her name is Helen but I have always called her Aunt Leggs. She used to drive a Leggs pantyhose delivery truck when I was little and it had Leggs written in HUGE letters on the side. Everyone called her Leggs, and I think I'm about the only one who still does. When I hear my cousins talk about Aunt Helen, I have to stop and think who it is!
I've never thought it wierd till I mention her to others and then wonder if they think I'm crazy! lol
Every Child Deserves Our Love &
A Bear of Their Own
http://ATeddyForKeeps.org
http://ranchmama.blogspot.com/ |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jul 01 2009 : 10:47:38 PM
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As far as I know, no weird names. Just old fashioned lol
My grandmammy was Maria (I am named after her YAY)granddaddy was Jan.
Other grandparents names were Aaltje and his name I won;t mention. It is a normal name here (albeit very old fashioned) but in the USA it "sounds" like sexual intercourse DUH!! YIKES! It is pronounces different here but in English....
My brothers names are (oldest)Jan, (Middle) Franciscus -Frank for short- and me (youngest and only girl) is Marian Jose Bernadette . Momma hated her name, but it was a nice name IMO. Jacobina Geerdina.
All Dutch names :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 12:27:34 PM
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Grandma was Ila Teresa
Mom was Ila Ardell
Sister is Tommye Darlene
I also have a great uncle Beverly and a great uncle Garth.
My first name isn't weird, just spelled differently - Stephenie (the only time mom used that name I better get the shovel and just start digging my own grave)
My mother-in-law is Elouise and her brother is Harlan.
I know there are more, but I just can't think of them.
KayB
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 2:03:31 PM
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I thought of another one...
I had a great Aunt named Oleta (pronounced Oh-LEE-tah) she went by her middle name Helen
and I have an Aunt Birdie. Her full first name is Ebirda.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 6:46:38 PM
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I had an Uncle Butch. That was his nickname. His given name was Raymond. I think he was a bully when he was a kid and that's how he got his nickname. I had an Aunt Orrah and her name is the only one that ever seemed different to me.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog:
http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My apron website:
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CherryMeDarlin
True Blue Farmgirl
602 Posts
Cherry
Odenville
AL
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 7:42:40 PM
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Ok, girls, hold on to your hats! I just talked to my mama!
We have in our family tree:
Bertha Eliza Rozilla Caledonia Gaines Cobb (my great-grandmother)
Arizona Leviticus Caledonia Gaines (my great-great-grandmother)
Grafton Watts Nicholas (my great-granddaddy)
Pleasant Nicholas (my great-great-granddaddy)
George Americus
Annaliza Smothers
Pernecia
Narcissus
Leginia
Tobiatha Elizabeth Gaines
Olivet Gaines
Ulysses Gaines
Beecher Bernard
Ernestine Bethel
Hanora
Zula Mabel
and way, way back on my St. John side we have:
Princess Berenguela (a true princess from the 1200's in Constantinople, Turkey)
~~Cherry~~
http://cherrymedarlin.blogspot.com
"A thing is as simple or as complicated as you make it." --TT Murphy |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 8:56:04 PM
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HOly cow Cherry!!
I love the name Pleasant though!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 9:29:31 PM
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That is funny Jonni, my great-great granmother's name was Effie Mae! hahhahha
Some weird names from my family~
Zillah
Emory
Macie
Joline
Minnie
Conrad
Beela
Archibald
Hezekiah
Ambrazillah
Oh and my nieces are Daushinay and Aislinn and my nephew is Kashada.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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