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Double Barreled Names

jeremyquinn

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.

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Quazzie

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

topper75

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

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

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.
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Charming aren't you.

jeremyquinn

Schism wrote: »

Charming aren't you.

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

Pighead

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.

[Deleted User]

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

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

Schism

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

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

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

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

Honey-ec

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

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

jeremyquinn wrote: »

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

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

antodeco

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

[Deleted User]

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

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

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

humanji

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

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

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

[Deleted User]

Saint_Mel wrote: »

So is your mothers maiden name arse???

It's German

KTRIC

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

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.

[Deleted User]

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

Honey-ec

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

Honey-ec wrote: »

whereas maternity is rather more easily proved...

Yup I can just see it now....

SPREAD'EM LUV! :eek:

Quality

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

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

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: