9 Baby Khaleesi's born in Ireland since 2012

gogo · 11-05-2019 02:20PM #1

Irish independent article today stated there has been 9 baby Khaleesi's born since 2011, 21 Yara’s and 82 Arya’s....

It is a proven fact that people with weird names are treated differently through out their school life and further as people automatically form a negative option of them and their socio economic background, why do people still do it?

‘Khaleesi come in for yer dinner now before I redden yer arse for ya....

KikiLaRue · 11-05-2019 02:27PM

gogo wrote: »

Irish independent article today stated there has been 9 baby Khaleesi's born since 2011, 21 Yara’s and 82 Arya’s....

It is a proven fact that people with weird names are treated differently through out their school life and further as people automatically form a negative option of them and their socio economic background, why do people still do it?

‘Khaleesi come in for yer dinner now before I redden yer arse for ya....

Not a big fan of khaleesi, would have been more inclined to go with danaerys and shorten to Dani.

I assume people do it because they like the name and not everyone wants another Mark or Emma.

Sonny noggs · 11-05-2019 02:29PM

Would have assumed that Khaleesi was a Pakistani name.

TheValeyard · 11-05-2019 02:34PM

Yeah, probably will be a few name changes if it turns out she becomes a crazed evil queen or something.

11-05-2019 02:35PM

Does the CSO still publish an Excel spreadsheet of the names? I remember seeing a link here before. There were Kings and Queens, Princes and Princesses and Dukes to beat the band.

And not a Gobnait in sight.

Peatys · 11-05-2019 02:36PM

gogo wrote: »

It is a proven fact that people with weird names are treated differently through out their school life and further

I wouldn't mind reading up on this.. you got any links?

The Orb · 11-05-2019 02:36PM

why do people still do it?

Because they're not bright.

gozunda · 11-05-2019 02:36PM

Sonny noggs wrote: »

Would have assumed that Khaleesi was a Pakistani name.

Game of Thrones?

https://www.dictionary.com/e/fictional-characters/khaleesi/

Sadly the old traditional names like Comehereyeweefeker appear to be dying out these days ....

mrcheez · 11-05-2019 02:36PM

Cersei wouldn't be a bad name either... prob easier for foreigners to say than the similar-sounding Saoirse

Sonny noggs · 11-05-2019 02:38PM

gozunda wrote: »

Game of Thrones?

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=khalessi

Sadly the old traditional names like Comehereyeweefeker appear to be dying out these days ....

Yes thanks, I figured that out...don’t watch it, may eventually watch it when the hype dies down.

gogo · 11-05-2019 02:43PM

Surrounded by dragon teddies cause the fam thinks it’s cute.

Don’t mind the arya’s, even Yara is mildly ok, close enough to Tara to not sound shocking but Jesus, Khaleesi. I work in professional employment and like to think that I’m fairly open minded but to be honest if I met a Khalessi around the board table tomorrow I’d find it hard to keep a snigger off my face.. shagged your nephew much lately ...

I know prob says more about me than them and all that ....

gogo · 11-05-2019 02:45PM

Peatys wrote: »

I wouldn't mind reading up on this.. you got any links?

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/05/12/your-babys-unique-name-might-ruin-its-life/amp/

That’s from a quick google search, few links contained within that article as well.. or just google it, lots on it. I read a very good paper when I was looking for names for my own kids, I’ll try dig it out.

alchemist33 · 11-05-2019 02:49PM

gogo wrote: »

Surrounded by dragon teddies cause the fam thinks it’s cute.

Don’t mind the arya’s, even Yara is mildly ok, close enough to Tara to not sound shocking but Jesus, Khaleesi. I work in professional employment and like to think that I’m fairly open minded but to be honest if I met a Khalessi around the board table tomorrow I’d find it hard to keep a snigger off my face.. shagged your nephew much lately ...

I know prob says more about me than them and all that ....

By the time she turns 18, it'll probably all be forgotten and people will wonder what the hell a khaleesi was

Odhinn · 11-05-2019 02:51PM

alchemist33 wrote: »

By the time she turns 18, it'll probably all be forgotten and people will wonder what the hell a khaleesi was

...and why her ma was called pocahnotas.

Bunny Colvin · 11-05-2019 02:52PM

I was in Dunnes Stores a few years ago and overheard a young Mother say 'take that yoghurt outta the trolley Rihanna'.

Your Face · 11-05-2019 03:19PM

All children should be called either John or Mary.

PinotNero · 11-05-2019 03:20PM

gogo wrote: »

Irish independent article today stated there has been 9 baby Khaleesi's born since 2011, 21 Yara’s and 82 Arya’s....

It is a proven fact that people with weird names are treated differently through out their school life and further as people automatically form a negative option of them and their socio economic background, why do people still do it?

‘Khaleesi come in for yer dinner now before I redden yer arse for ya....

Khaleesi is a title not a name though

*

*Yes, I'm well aware it's a fictional tv show so don't bother pointing that out!

One eyed Jack · 11-05-2019 03:21PM

Got a ride the other day from a taxi driver named Courage, I asked him why he was called Courage, he proceeds to explain to me that it’s a common tradition in Africa to name their children according to the circumstances of their birth -

Traditional African given names often reflect the circumstances at the time of birth. Names such as Mwanajuma “Friday”, Esi “Sunday”, Khamisi “Thursday”, and Wekesa “harvest time” refer to the time or day when the child was born. Other names reflect the birth order of the newborn, for example Mosi “first born”, Kunto “third born”, Nsonowa “seventh born”, and Wasswa “first of twins”. Some names describe the parents’ reaction to the birth (such as Kayode, Gwandoya, Abeni and Monifa) and still others are descriptive of the newborn or of desired characteristics (like Yejide, Dada, Chiumbo and Zuberi). Vocabulary words are also often used as given names. For example: Sefu “sword” and Tau “lion” (masculine) and Marjani “coral” and Ife “love” (feminine).

I knew that, but I let him continue, then explained I meant why he was specifically called Courage.

His story turned out to be more interesting than this post at least :pac:

Your Face · 11-05-2019 03:25PM

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Got a ride the other day from a taxi driver named Courage

Aptly named Id imagine.

11-05-2019 03:27PM

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Kunto “third born”,

Odd. My Dad used to call me that, but I'm the fifth-born in our house.

Dr Strange · 11-05-2019 03:29PM

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

Odd. My Dad used to call me that, but I'm the fifth-born in our house.

You better get back here now you little Kunto.

DrPhilG · 11-05-2019 03:33PM

As stupid and all as Khaleesi is for a name, it's better than the new obsession with taking a standard name and just adding in a letter, or changing C to a K etc.

Especially popular with Irish names.

"Ah she's Caoimhe, but we spell it Caoeaimheia* because it's different. Oh and there's 17 fadas in it".

.

.

*slight exaggeration but you get the point.

ERG89 · 11-05-2019 03:38PM

gogo wrote:

Irish independent article today stated there has been 9 baby Khaleesi's born since 2011, 21 Yara's and 82 Arya's....

Arya & Yara sound like undiscovered Irish names tbh.

Infernal Racket · 11-05-2019 03:42PM

While we are on the subject, there is a girl who works in my local supervalu called Doireann. She says hello to me by name every time I'm in there but I'm not sure what to call her so I just say well, hows things. Is her name pronounced Doreen or Dirren?

tayto lover · 11-05-2019 03:45PM

Any little Tyrians running about I wonder?

dudara · 11-05-2019 03:46PM

Gerry G wrote: »

While we are on the subject, there is a girl who works in my local supervalu called Doireann. She says hello to me by name every time I'm in there but I'm not sure what to call her so I just say well, hows things. Is her name pronounced Doreen or Dirren?

It’s closer to Dirren, just try to get a bit of an “o” sounds into the “Dir”

Atlantic Dawn · 11-05-2019 03:46PM

It's still a better name than Bourittney.

11-05-2019 03:47PM

Gerry G wrote: »

While we are on the subject, there is a girl who works in my local supervalu called Doireann. She says hello to me by name every time I'm in there but I'm not sure what to call her so I just say well, hows things. Is her name pronounced Doreen or Dirren?

Doreen, definitely. Never Dirren, that would insult her.

jammiedodgers · 11-05-2019 03:48PM

Come along Bort

ERG89 · 11-05-2019 03:49PM

I'm sure there has been a suggestion/s by a mother to suggested Jon Snow as a name & then the father steps in to say "no f**king way"

Peatys · 11-05-2019 03:50PM

jammiedodgers wrote: »

Come along Bort

I'm sorry, were you talking to me?

9 Baby Khaleesi's born in Ireland since 2012

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