My new son's name!!

26-12-2005, 05:45 PM

Well after many months of debating I have finally won the battle with my wife to name our new baby boy who is due in May ...... Ford!!!!! Ford Elliott Donald Farnsworth. Now what do you gus think??? How much will he be teased and is it worth it??? It's gotta be a pretty cool name if you have seen the movie Ford Fairlane. Not to mention how cool the cars are!!! :monkes:

XLS99 Ute man · 26-12-2005, 05:47 PM

Hahaha thats tops!
ive never meet someone named "Ford"

Casper · 26-12-2005, 05:49 PM

Ford ED Farnsworth.. hmm, sounds like a special addition!

gmhdriver · 26-12-2005, 05:55 PM

If you want my personal opinion, I think naming a child 'Ford' because it is your favourite brand of car is going to extremes. Think of all the crap he will cop during his school years, and if you think he won't you're kidding yourself.

Kenaz · 26-12-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gmhdriver

If you want my personal opinion, I think naming a child 'Ford' because it is your favourite brand of car is going to extremes. Think of all the crap he will cop during his school years, and if you think he won't you're kidding yourself.

I tend to agree with this. I hope the kid has a thick skin.

Focused · 26-12-2005, 09:07 PM

I've been a lurker for a while but I had to respond to this.

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Originally Posted by gmhdriver

If you want my personal opinion, I think naming a child 'Ford' because it is your favourite brand of car is going to extremes. Think of all the crap he will cop during his school years, and if you think he won't you're kidding yourself.

I agree, it's down right cruel.
Sure there's worse names out there but that's no justification. What if the kid's class are all Holden fans? Even if your son couldn't care less about cars he's going to cop it. Yes, 10 year old boys base their friendships on something like that.
It's all well and good for us to laugh about it now...

BOSS 540 · 26-12-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gmhdriver

If you want my personal opinion, I think naming a child 'Ford' because it is your favourite brand of car is going to extremes. Think of all the crap he will cop during his school years, and if you think he won't you're kidding yourself.

Trust you to say that, my sons teacher has a family member who called his kid "holden". How dumb does that sound?, at least ford regardless of what you drive sounds good. To show Im not completely biased, I heard a dad name his daughter "Calais" which does sound nice imo.

gmhdriver · 26-12-2005, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS 540

Trust you to say that, my sons teacher has a family member who called his kid "holden". How dumb does that sound?

What do you mean "Trust you to say that"? You obviously didn't read this bit:

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Originally Posted by gmhdriver

I am a Holden man just as much as you are a Ford man but would never ever consider calling my son Holden.

BOSS 540 · 27-12-2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gmhdriver

What do you mean "Trust you to say that"? You obviously didn't read this bit:

Even the name 'Ford' draws a derogitory comment from some..

26-12-2005, 05:51 PM

Very COOL!!!! He is aVery Special one off addition!!!!! How can I get AU in there???

26-12-2005, 05:58 PM

Fair is fair. There are much wierder names but I do thank you fot your input. At least it isn't Rainbow or Porshe.

Mrs347stroker · 19-01-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fasty

Fair is fair. There are much wierder names but I do thank you fot your input. At least it isn't Rainbow or Porshe.

I have a friend who is called Porscha, I don't find that wierd.

Biggoggs · 26-12-2005, 06:11 PM

Hasn't he got enough names already? And what if he becomes a Holden/Import man? :P

FPV GT · 27-12-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggoggs

Hasn't he got enough names already? And what if he becomes a Holden/Import man? :P

Disown him and cut him out of the will

gtfpv · 26-12-2005, 06:11 PM

not a bad name mate . it sounds good.

LUXO_8 · 26-12-2005, 06:16 PM

yeah i agree ... im not "that" much of a ford fan...

maybe as a middle name but not his given name.. - at least give him a chance to not use it if he doesnt want to

26-12-2005, 06:27 PM

Keep 'em coming. I like the input I am getting. I have put all of your thoughts into place already. We have started to refer to the baby as Ford and after a few weeks it doesn't really sound that bad. It does grow on you after you use it as a childs name. I will admitt Henry Ford is a legend and it WAS his LAST name he used but I kinda like it. If he is as thick skinned as his mum and dad he will be fine!!

gtfpv · 26-12-2005, 06:53 PM

ITS BETTER THAN harley . hamish . tyrone, some of the names my wife wanted to name my son.

gtfpv · 26-12-2005, 07:14 PM

that is why all the jews live at vaucluse !!!!!!! thankyou henry or was that ford.

26-12-2005, 07:20 PM

Better than having a daughter called Harley so half the country rides her!!!!! But I'd never let my Ford ride a Harley!!!! Beside everyone put 9 inch Ford parts in their Holden's. My Boys are going to keep up that reputation.

gtfpv · 26-12-2005, 07:27 PM

now i'd be more worried if you were going to name him . DODGE. OR LEYLAND OR CAPRICE OR MERCEDEZ. AUSTIN .

26-12-2005, 07:31 PM

That be a bloody good point!!! See how many other bad names are out there!!! Just think about the different names appearing nowadays. Do you think it will be a problem in 10 years??

gtfpv · 26-12-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fasty

That be a bloody good point!!! See how many other bad names are out there!!! Just think about the different names appearing nowadays. Do you think it will be a problem in 10 years??

i wouldn't worry mate i think it is a good name myself . but some will hate it . thats what makes us all differant.

Casper · 26-12-2005, 07:34 PM

Well, I have 2 sons. 1 named Karl (gee, he could be confused with Karl Marx and called a communist) and one named Dayton (yes, after the place where the Wright brothers built the first plane to fly under its own power in a controlled flight). Theres a lot worse names out there than Ford.

pauljh74 · 26-12-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Well, I have 2 sons. 1 named Karl (gee, he could be confused with Karl Marx and called a communist)

More likely Karl Benz - and Karl is considered a regular first name

[quote=chief]Well at least its not something daft like Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow's child) or CoCo (some other celebrities child name).[quote]

At least they can afford the therapy

I'd say pick a more conventional name, otherwise he'll be more likely to be singled out by other kids - all because you thought it sounded cool

26-12-2005, 07:41 PM

Thanx and I agree entirely!!! I am someone who likes to stand out from the crowd, so my kids are the same. Nothing wrong with being different. It's all good. Those who don't like the name don't have to. So keep the opinions coming in. Not a bad topic of discussion if you ask me.

chief · 26-12-2005, 07:51 PM

Well at least its not something daft like Apple (Gwinith Paltrow's child) or CoCo (some other celebrities child name). Ford isn't a bad name. I am thinking of changing my name to add my nickname as a second middle name. There are true mates that I have known for years that dont know my real name.

red_hotxr6 · 26-12-2005, 08:04 PM

Look if you and your wife decide on this name then good luck to you all, and every one else should respect the decision made.

26-12-2005, 08:09 PM

Thanx buddy but it's water off a ducks back to me!!!! We love our son and he will be well loved, isn't that what matters??!! Ford he will be and he will deal with it. Hell my name is Adam, do you know how many times I've been asked where Eve is??LOL

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Laminge · 26-12-2005, 08:34 PM

Thread Cleaned., lets keep it Civil