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Changing my name to the Irish Version

  • 18-06-2014 01:14PM
    #1
    Hedgemeister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭


    Seems it's the 'in' thing to do these days, but I've got different reasons!

    You see...I've got one of those unusual surnames, one where people (on a daily basis) stare blankly when I introduce myself, then they take it upon themselves to add an Irish 'O' to my ole moniker!

    To counter all this hassle, and believe me, it's a feckin' nuisance when taking a delivery, signing a receipt, or making a simple inquiry which requires giving my surname to folks only to have them stare open-mouthed before asking me to repeat myself.

    Sooo...should I go all the way and change it to Irish and have done with it ?
    :P


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Comments

  • #2
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    No, forget about it right now, to avoid a long thread of stupid, pointless arguments.

    In before the first "O'Hoolohoolohoolahan" hilarity.


  • #3
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Change your surname to 'Irish'. That way it can be in English and Irish at the same time.


  • #4
    littlelulu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 267 ✭✭littlelulu


    Why don't you go all out and just make up a new name.... Like South East or Apple Oranges.

    Its what the celebs are doing.


  • #5
    Cool_CM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Cool_CM


    It's Cromwell isn't it?


  • #6
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,038 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    Mr.Stare Blankly


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  • #7
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,346 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Hitler ?


    I bet its Hitler :pac:


  • #8
    Aint Eazy Being Cheezy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,634 ✭✭✭Aint Eazy Being Cheezy


    Myles Long


  • #9
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Duracell Bunny wrote: »
    Myles Long

    Willy Long


  • #10
    Pumpkinseeds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭Pumpkinseeds


    Don't do it, it's ridiculously pretentious to use an Irish name.


  • #11
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,014 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Connor ?


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  • #12
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    Willy Long

    Ulick Mcgee


  • #13
    FearDark
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,425 ✭✭✭FearDark


    eamonnq wrote: »
    Connor ?

    Yes?


  • #14
    Hedgemeister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭Hedgemeister


    Very funny responses & thanks guys for making me laugh.
    Seriously though, it's a one syllable name (not asking anyone to guess)
    There are folks going about with the weirdest of names in barely pronouncable Gaelic, and nobody asks them to repeat themselves, but here's little ole mise, (with the simplest of monikers) get asked all the feckin' time.


  • #15
    PizzamanIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭PizzamanIRL


    O' Gobshite


  • #16
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,346 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Hedgemeister wrote: »
    Very funny responses & thanks guys for making me laugh.
    Seriously though, it's a one syllable name (not asking anyone to guess)
    There are folks going about with the weirdest of names in barely pronouncable Gaelic, and nobody asks them to repeat themselves, but here's little ole mise, (with the simplest of monikers) get asked all the feckin' time.

    So, tell us what it is ??


  • #17
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Pumpkinseeds wrote: »
    Don't do it, it's ridiculously pretentious to use an Irish name.

    What if your name actually is an Irish name?


  • #18
    PizzamanIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭PizzamanIRL


    This is like telling us you have the most beautiful, peachy, soft ass in the world but you won't let us see it to prove it.


  • #19
    Julius Seizure
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭Julius Seizure


    I've got an Irish name and if you think you get black stares, I'd get 3 times more! I'm always repeating my name, at least 3 times to be understood. Can't really think of any name where the Irish is clearer than the English?


  • #20
    The_Captain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭The_Captain


    Rí an Hedge


  • #21
    kop-end
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭kop-end


    Is it Willy Bender ?


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  • #22
    Pumpkinseeds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭Pumpkinseeds


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    What if your name actually is an Irish name?
    Weeelll, that'd be bad enough:P but someone who has used the name they were given at birth for and who changes their name to an Irish version just appears to be pretentious.


  • #23
    Dramatik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 932 ✭✭✭Dramatik


    Gabriel Power ???


  • #24
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,934 ✭✭✭Wossack


    Padraic O'Prátaí


  • #25
    Paramite Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Paramite Pie


    Pumpkinseeds wrote: »
    Don't do it, it's ridiculously pretentious to use an Irish name.

    Really? Some people simply inherited those names. It's extremely pretentious of you to assume that all people who have an Irish name are simply showing off or trying to make a social/political statement. Inheriting an Irish family name from the bogs of Mayo is hardly pretentious in my case.:rolleyes:

    It'd be ridiculously childish/insecure to change my family name to the English translation so some people won't judge me based on some biased notions on my name. But at least now I have my answer as to why people always assume I'm middle class..:cool:

    And lastly, a name is Irish no matter what language it's in - if it comes from this island it's Irish whether it's Ó Murchú or Murphy.


  • #26
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    I suppose Máistir Scarta instead of hedgemeister wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.


  • #27
    urbanjim1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭urbanjim1


    Is it something like Peter Brian, so everyone knows you as Peter O'Brien!?

    I trying to think of a comical name like Wilfred Mimsy or Donal Comeatonce!


  • #28
    Joeface
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Joeface


    The Irish name can cause problems , Know someone who gets stopped at US customs

    they pronounce it "See-Hoe-Say-Him Cor-ban" , his mustache added to his mistaken arabic roots . his Kids name been in English and The his wife not taken his surname made it all the worse for him :D


  • #29
    kowloon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,187 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    Still laughing at the idea of Adolf O'Hitler.


  • #30
    FunLover18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,793 ✭✭✭FunLover18


    Surely if people have trouble with your name, it's their problem not yours ...


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  • #31
    Pumpkinseeds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭Pumpkinseeds


    Paramite Pie wrote: »
    Really? Some people simply inherited those names. It's extremely pretentious of you to assume that all people who have an Irish name are simply showing off or trying to make a social/political statement. Inheriting an Irish family name from the bogs of Mayo is hardly pretentious in my case.:rolleyes:

    It'd be ridiculously childish/insecure to change my family name to the English translation so some people won't judge me based on some biased notions on my name. But at least now I have my answer as to why people always assume I'm middle class..:cool:

    And lastly, a name is Irish no matter what language it's in - if it comes from this island it's Irish whether it's Ó Murchú or Murphy.

    I'm only taking the proverbial. There's nothing wrong with a lot of Irish names but some of the things people have called their kids are ridiculous. Imagine going through life called Cuchulainn or some other utter nonsense. There are a lot of pretentious Irish names floating about these days, someone must have published the bumper book of celtic mythology names during the boom.


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