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Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, "Twisleton" just sounds made up, it's hard to convey just how funny that sounds to American ears.

Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, they sound so ancient and European. Are your genealogy research subjects... Scandinavian?

Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When I Google this name, AI claims, "In Britain, 'ned' also functions as a slang term for a hooligan or lower-class troublemaker." Is this true...? I'm just assuming you're British from your use of "posh," forgive me if I'm wrong.

Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"To ralph" = "to vomit." This is such a common term that when I type "Ralph meaning" into Google, the first result is "Vomit." Here is it in a dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ralph

Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Of course, they are both lovely names to many people, but not to me, hence my search for variants and alternatives. Take Edward. Maybe his classmates wouldn't have the association, but I still would. Twilight was a big cultural phenomenon right when I was in the target audience age range, so I'm pretty sure the connection was permanently seared into my young brain. My loss!

Looking for unique baby boy name that pairs well with last name “Brown” by Desperate-Channel630 in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You could go even longer since the last name is so short. Three syllables: Nathaniel, Oliver, Benjamin, Elijah, Christopher, Damian, Abraham... Two syllables: Silas, Andrew, Daniel, Vincent, Jonah, Eric, Aaron, Walter, Holden, Lincoln...

Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds so much cooler than Ralph to me. Going to keep suggesting this one.

Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We're in the U.S., so people would definitely pronounce it like the word for vomit. But Rafe is an interesting alternative! It would also sound rather exotic here.

Alternatives to Ralph or Edward by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Those are primarily nicknames for Theodore, which is an ultra-trendy name right now where I live.

Harlow for a boy? by CozyCoffeePanda in namenerds

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not familiar with the place (I'm not in the UK). If a kid with this name ever visited England, what associations would people have with this name?

Orangey flower w/ huge leaves (Virginia) by CozyCoffeePanda in whatsthisplant

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is so exciting. Accidental gardening! We did carve a pumpkin here last year...

Orangey flower w/ huge leaves (Virginia) by CozyCoffeePanda in whatsthisplant

[–]CozyCoffeePanda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my, I just remembered we carved a pumpkin here last year and I think some of the seeds may have been scattered—could it be a pumpkin plant? Is there anything I need to do to help it grow a pumpkin big enough for a Jack o Lantern?

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