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Norman

89 replies

norahjen · 11/04/2011 00:07

What do you think of the name Norman for a boy? My brother laughed when I mentioned it.

What do you think?

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ChocolatewithRosie · 11/04/2011 07:52

Norman is that annoying child in Fireman Sam isn't he? Norrrrrrmaaaaaan

Also he will be Norm and Normy. Not pretty.

Buda · 11/04/2011 07:40

Norman No Mates.

Lollypolly · 11/04/2011 07:12

Sorry, when I was growing up, "Norman" was an insult....

chimchar · 11/04/2011 07:10

my ds nickname is norman....after norman price, the naughty boy on fireman sam.

also, i would HAVE to shorten it to normski.....

does that alter your opinion? Grin

Avantia · 11/04/2011 07:05

Sorry , agree with your brother .

Have a rethink .

booandbump · 11/04/2011 06:54

Don't like it at all sorry. Hmm

lljkk · 11/04/2011 04:53

If you love it I think go for it, OP. He will make it his own.
Strong family name for us, but there were other names we liked better.

IWouldNotCouldNotWithAGoat · 11/04/2011 04:24

Close your eyes and imagine the responses people are going to give you when you tell them you have just named your baby Norman.

Then go back to the drawing board. Seriously, it's that bad.

blackeyeddog · 11/04/2011 00:38

Norman Wisdom anyone? Go for it!

SolarPanel · 11/04/2011 00:38

Don't like it, sorry.

FizzyMakeFeelNice · 11/04/2011 00:21

Please no! The only Norman I know is 75 years old and the most grumpy, cantankerous (sp) sod you will ever meet. Please don't inflict that horrid moniker on an innocent.

NormanTheForeman · 11/04/2011 00:18

I think it is the best name in the world. Not that I am biased or anything.

It's a great name! Fab!

Janoschi · 11/04/2011 00:13

I love it. My Grandad was Norman.

Plonkerr · 11/04/2011 00:12

Honestly?

Just No.

Norman is a 50 odd year old jovial balding fat man.