Double Barreled Names

jeremyquinn · 09-09-2008 10:57AM #1

What is it with these "new" Ireland people with double barreled names.

Seems every pretentious twat you come across these days has adopted the shotgun approach.

I had the unfortunate experience of meeting an old school mate last week, John Conlan, now known as John Conlan-Smith. When I heard him mention this I just walked off.

And it seems the little office worker bee is particularly affected by this disease. Do people think it sounds posh or something?

I know onething, I refuse to refer to people using both surnames, and they can call me out on it all they want.

Quazzie · 09-09-2008 10:58AM

I call you out. Is it Jeremy or Quinn.. Decide!!

topper75 · 09-09-2008 11:04AM

I agree in cases where someone's surname is very common e.g. the *** - Smiths. or the ***- Ryans. It can be useful.

But as your old school buddy had a fine distinctive name in Conlon, then yes he is a fool and needs a slap.

jeremyquinn · 09-09-2008 11:07AM

topper75 wrote: »

I agree in cases where someone's surname is very common e.g. the *** - Smiths. or the ***- Ryans. It can be useful.

But as your old school buddy had a fine distinctive name in Conlon, then yes he is a fool and needs a slap.

These smiths can use a middle initial. Do they think everyone wants to waste time on with their social climbing exercises.

Schism · 09-09-2008 11:07AM

jeremyquinn wrote: »

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I had the unfortunate experience of meeting an old school mate last week, John Conlan, now known as John Conlan-Smith. When I heard him mention this I just walked off.
....

Charming aren't you.

jeremyquinn · 09-09-2008 11:07AM

Schism wrote: »

Charming aren't you.

Yes, I have been called non-pc before now.

Pighead · 09-09-2008 11:08AM

jeremyquinn wrote: »

What is it with these "new" Ireland people with double barreled names.

Seems every pretentious twat you come across these days has adopted the shotgun approach.

I had the unfortunate experience of meeting an old school mate last week, John Conlan, now known as John Conlan-Smith. When I heard him mention this I just walked off.

And it seems the little office worker bee is particularly affected by this disease. Do people think it sounds posh or something?

I know onething, I refuse to refer to people using both surnames, and they can call me out on it all they want.

jeremyquinn: Oh baby I knew from the moment I seen you sway those hypnotic hips on the dancefloor that you were the one for me. We've talked for mere hours yet I feel I've known you all my life.
hot chick: tee he he. Oh jeremy take me home and ravish me.
jeremyquinn: Before I can do that, I must know your name my sweet angel.
hot chick: Siobhan Moran-Dempsey
jeremyquinn: Fcuk off and die you tramp.

09-09-2008 11:08AM

I could have a double barraled name if I wanted to; my middle name is my mother's maiden name, but then I would just sound like a pretentious twat.

Dun laoire · 09-09-2008 11:08AM

Maybe the lad wants to carry both sirnames when his da and the ma split. Fair enough. It's hardly a posh thing

Schism · 09-09-2008 11:12AM

Dun laoire wrote: »

Maybe the lad wants to carry both sirnames when his da and the ma split. Fair enough. It's hardly a posh thing

Sounds right to me, he hardly said **** it I'll stick the two names on for ****s and giggles.

Zulu · 09-09-2008 11:15AM

They Sound-Shit.

It's pick and mix tradition afaik.
That said it can only really last one generation.
What happens when John Cunty-Balls marries Mary Toe-Rag?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 09-09-2008 11:15AM

I'm guessing with a name like "Jeremy" there's actually something after the "Quinn".

(Or is it "Jeremyquim"...?)

Honey-ec · 09-09-2008 11:18AM

While I'm loathe to encourage JQ on any of his inane rants, I kind of feel the same about double-barrelled names.

I got married in May, and had no intention of changing my name. Husband said it would mean a lot to him if I took his surname, but he understood that I feel very strongly about my own name, so his suggestion was that we both double-barrell and take eachother's name.

I just keep putting him off and off and off because I absolutely loathe double-barrelled names.

And what happens if two double-barrellers get married? Are they going to be Ross and Siobhan Moran-Dempsey-O'Carroll-Kelly???

Zulu · 09-09-2008 11:18AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I could have a double barraled name if I wanted to; my middle name is my mother's maiden name, but then I would just sound like a pretentious twat.

Yes. Yes you would.
And if Z-day came, I'd shoot you claiming I saw you getting bitten. :pac:

AnonoBoy · 09-09-2008 11:20AM

jeremyquinn wrote: »

Yes, I have been called non-pc before now.

I'd say you've been called a lot more than that.

antodeco · 09-09-2008 11:20AM

My little one has a double surname. I wasnt married to the mother at the time, so thats the reason why.

09-09-2008 11:21AM

Zulu wrote: »

Yes. Yes you would.
And if Z-day came, I'd shoot you claiming I saw you getting bitten. :pac:

Well in that case I'm gonna hyphenate my whole name. Triple barreled name FTW.

ejmaztec · 09-09-2008 11:26AM

Hugh Wayne-Kerr has a nice ring to it.

I might be completely wrong, but didn't double-barrel English names result from surnames given to the bastard children of Randy Aristocrats (whoever he was)?

Here it seems to be the fault of those independent wimmin who want to hang on to the family name when they get married.

Red Alert · 09-09-2008 11:27AM

Which one persists down the line then? As in what happens if you've a triple-barrel surname down the line?

humanji · 09-09-2008 11:30AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Well in that case I'm gonna hyphenate my whole name. Triple barreled name FTW.

Well if he's going to kill you anyway, then why not go the whole hog and take all four of your grandparents surnames!

Saint_Mel · 09-09-2008 11:32AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I could have a double barraled name if I wanted to; my middle name is my mother's maiden name, but then I would just sound like a pretentious twat.

So is your mothers maiden name arse???

thelordofcheese · 09-09-2008 11:32AM

what's the matter jeremy , not enough batshit loco conspiracy theories to rant about today?

09-09-2008 11:36AM

Saint_Mel wrote: »

So is your mothers maiden name arse???

It's German

KTRIC · 09-09-2008 11:42AM

I don't think I'd use both my parents names. No offence meant to them but I think they would sound quite silly together.

Musha · 09-09-2008 11:54AM

My two boys have double barrelled names but only the youngest uses it sometimes.
It my mothers maiden name and my hubby surname.
it's a tradition in the family to hand down the Family name as we are running out of people to continue it.
My two guys are the last of the male line.

09-09-2008 12:03PM

Wimmens is stooopid to name their offspring after the mens family.
My who-ha my name.

Honey-ec · 09-09-2008 12:07PM

Musha wrote: »

My two guys are the last of the male line.

Are they sterile? Do you know for a fact that they won't produce male offspring of their own???

The whole system of hierarchy through the paternal line is a bit silly when you think about it. Historically, paternity could never be a 100% surety, whereas maternity is rather more easily proved...

junior_apollo · 09-09-2008 12:12PM

Honey-ec wrote: »

whereas maternity is rather more easily proved...

Yup I can just see it now....

SPREAD'EM LUV! :eek:

Quality · 09-09-2008 12:12PM

I am double barrelled, I find it easier for work situations... I need to be able to use my maiden name as that is what most people know me as... If I left a message for someone using my marraige surname I wouldnt get replied to.

My children were double barrelled at birth, but now that I am married to their father they just use his surname which is fine by me..

mehfesto2 · 09-09-2008 12:13PM

I worry for the children of two parents with Double-Barrell names in the future...
Dublin's southside phonebook enteries are going to need a page to themselves.

ejmaztec · 09-09-2008 12:31PM

Moonbaby wrote: »

Wimmens is stooopid to name their offspring after the mens family.
My who-ha my name.

Baby Moon-Baby? Nah, he or she would be beaten up at school. :eek:

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