Some of you might think this is about my future name, but alas it is not. Instead it is about my nephew's name, or perhaps his lack of name?? Either way, he is not arrived in this world yet, though it is only a few short weeks to go. Exciting!
They are thinking about a variety of names for the new addition to the Chevalier family. If he is born on April 3rd (due date is April 4th, I believe), which is the same day my father died, he will be gifted with the IIII in that name lineage. However, if born on any other day the name is up for debate. So here are some of their choices, feel free to bandy about their choices, really your thoughts will have no affect on their choice. (sorry, I hate to break it to you).
Aidan James
Caleb James
Roland Edgar (IIII)
David James
Jack
I thought the middle name for Jack should be Daniels, but that didn't seem to fly. (hehe) I will update this list when I have more names, I think there are currently 17 on their list. I know almost all of my friends have names 'in reserve', although I managed to steal one friend's name by marrying a man whose daughter has her 'reserved' name. (sorry dr g!)
Also check out your name of choice and the amount it is used at the Social Security website here.
Posted by 10lees at March 19, 2006 12:02 PMits still acceptable for me to use that name as the child in question did not pop from your loins. :o)
the roman numeral for "4" is IV, btw... that is very important!! and my vote is to keep the tradition going. call the baby Eddy! :o) or, be George Castanza-esque and call him 4! i hear that's all the rage nowadays...
Posted by: dr gonzo at March 20, 2006 09:11 AMWhoops - I have no excuse for that IIII/IV slip. Sad though...
Yes you can still use the name, I won't even say what it is on here so you will have full rights to it :-)
Posted by: 10lees at March 21, 2006 08:39 AMI believe the actual Romans used IIII and IV somewhat indiscriminately--but then since we're not ancient Romans...
As for names, I'm partial to Gavin and/or Garrett, but I reserve them for my own pseudonymous use.
Posted by: Jeremy K at March 21, 2006 11:09 AMmy vote is for 4. or IV, to be more unique. seriously, people!! although, he might get mad if he ever takes up golf........
Posted by: dr gonzo at March 21, 2006 02:34 PMWhat's the difference between Aidan and Aden? Is there a difference in pronounciation?
I think the name is cool. And celtic. Thus cool
they could've called him Quad or something else that means 4 - I think that could've been cool.
Hey T (take this sentence out once you do this for me) I thot you avoided using our real last name in your blog ... probably just a slip up- could you change that to C*** or something like that??? ;)
Just a suggestion - as I haven't searched your whole blog to see that C name.
Love,
b