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Why do you have your name?

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  • #32
    Samaris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,544 ✭✭✭Samaris


    ..I kinda like StormyApple. :D


  • #33
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    cloud493. Cloud from final fantasy, 493 was the number of pokemon at the time.

    As for my real name, Benedict was something catholic related, matthew was one of the disciples.


  • #34
    mckildare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭mckildare


    I'm aiming to start a restaurant franchise


  • #35
    Rubberlegs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,073 ✭✭✭Rubberlegs


    My username is the year of my birth, and some letters from my names. Ironic, since I'm not a fan of cats :)
    My real name was a rash decision, as I was originally Claire after the Gilbert O' Sullivan song. My mother says she looked at me when I was a few days old, and decided I didn't look like a Claire after all. My name popped into her head, and was one she had never considered before.


  • #36
    Buona Fortuna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Buona Fortuna


    Its from the Sopranos (obviously) ~ with the underlying meaning that we talk, agree, disagree or whatever and either way good luck/fortune on your way.

    A guy did ask me a few months back "are you Italian too" - sadly no, though I do absolutely love the place.


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  • #37
    Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker


    They're a band I like


  • #38
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,487 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    I dislike cutlery.


  • #39
    OneArt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,910 ✭✭✭OneArt


    There was a girl in my school called India.

    Someone asked her, "Oh, that's such a cool name."

    She goes, "Thanks! My parents got it from a book."

    Someone else, "What book? A f*cking atlas?"


  • #40
    the evasion_kid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,740 ✭✭✭the evasion_kid


    Named after the anonymous author of the book "evasion" who became known simply as "mack" or "the evasion kid"

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evasion_(book)


  • #41
    Ave Sodalis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,555 ✭✭✭Ave Sodalis


    To confuse everybody... I somewhat regret it and would probably change it if it wasn't for the fact it's known in certain forums which would just add even more confusion if changed.


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  • #42
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Mine is a Simpsons reference.
    The Kwik-e-Mart won't accept cheques from me.

    My actual name is just one my parents liked. I'm not named for or after anybody as far as I know.
    Samaris wrote: »
    Mine is a name I like from a series of books many years ago. It was only a once-off character, but I found it pretty. Two Sams at the Chalet School, if anyone's wondering!

    It's also the name of a really good Icelandic band. :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEvxsq3y-bc


  • #43
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,234 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    It's the phonetical spelling of my initials.


  • #44
    Wellyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,046 ✭✭✭Wellyd


    My boards name came from a nickname I got as a child from my granddad. Most of my family call me it and one of my younger relatives didn't actually know my real name until my last birthday when he learned to read and could read the message on the cake!


  • #45
    Mister Vain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,403 ✭✭✭Mister Vain


    I'm always looking in the mirror.


  • #46
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,219 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    My name here is a misspelling of my dads nickname for me as a little 'un, because I'm sweet. Or he thinks so anyway. :)

    My real name is a result of my mum getting delusions of grandeur after a night out in the West End. I'm named after a theatrical character.


  • #47
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Samaris wrote: »
    I'm actually thinking in terms of your Boards username, but if anyone wants to say why they were given one of their real names, feel free!

    Mine is a name I like from a series of books many years ago. It was only a once-off character, but I found it pretty. Two Sams at the Chalet School, if anyone's wondering!

    My actual first name is a family name, I think I was named after a granny.

    because people said they couldn't keep saying Oi! bollix! when referring or calling me.




    edit: oh my boardsie name, hmmmm thats a bit of a brain cloud


  • #48
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    Candie wrote: »
    My name here is a misspelling of my dads nickname for me as a little 'un, because I'm sweet. Or he thinks so anyway. :)

    My real name is a result of my mum getting delusions of grandeur after a night out in the West End. I'm named after a theatrical character.

    Now begins the guessing game.....Cosette or Ophelia


  • #49
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,344 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Samaris wrote: »
    I'm actually thinking in terms of your Boards username

    We had this thread not too long ago so I apologize for repeating myself :) but I am in a relationship where one of my partners is free lance and her living with us means she can declare a surprising amount of things as expenses.

    And the day I joined Boards.ie we were filling out one of these LONG and COMPLICATED and HORRIFIC forms.

    And the day I signed up and was looking for a username my eyes fell upon a "Tax Accrual" form and the cruelty of the tax system fell upon me emotionally. And hence "Tax" AHHHHHHHH CRUEL! came upon me.

    And that was that :)


  • #50
    Gooners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 388 ✭✭Gooners


    I am one


  • #51
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,219 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Wang King wrote: »
    Now begins the guessing game.....Cosette or Ophelia

    Neither :)


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  • #52
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    Candie wrote: »
    Neither :)

    Jesus wept..... I hope she wasn't a fan of Cats...Bombalurina?!
    :):)


  • #53
    jacksie66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,986 ✭✭✭jacksie66


    This post has been deleted.


  • #54
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,219 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Wang King wrote: »
    Jesus wept..... I hope she wasn't a fan of Cats...Bombalurina?!
    :):)

    Thankfully, it's not Andrew Lloyd Webber related at all!


  • #55
    feargale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,639 ✭✭✭feargale


    Wang King wrote: »
    I've reregged a half dozen time now, I just like thinking up funny names is all. I've been umop episdn, Howard Juneau, Mollester Stallone and a few more, I'm probably overdue a change now

    Can I suggest MasterBates? It's suitably pubic.


  • #56
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    Candie wrote: »
    Thankfully, it's not Andrew Lloyd Webber related at all!

    Feck! But on the bright side, it does narrow the choice a bit


  • #57
    GerB40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,047 ✭✭✭GerB40


    My name is Ger and UB40 were playing when I chose the name. Don't even like UB40, I think they're shyte...


  • #58
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    feargale wrote: »
    Can I suggest MasterBates? It's suitably pubic.

    Too mainstream dude, think outside the box ..or the penis... Depending on gender


  • #59
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Candie wrote: »
    Thankfully, it's not Andrew Lloyd Webber related at all!
    Are you the pantomime horse?


  • #60
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,219 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Wang King wrote: »
    Feck! But on the bright side, it does narrow the choice a bit

    You'll never guess it. And if by some miracle you did, I won't confirm it. :)


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  • #61
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,424 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    Candie wrote: »
    Neither :)

    I think we're going to be here for ages with this one :pac:


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