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Caractacus

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ArsenicyOldFace · 23/08/2014 21:52

The only boys name DH is interested in discussing.

I thought he was joking, but apparently not Confused

He has conceded it will probably end up a middle name but wants me to consider it as a (first) Christian name.

Obviously this stems from his childhood CCBB fixation.

Thoughts?

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almapudden · 24/08/2014 01:45

King Caractacus of the Catuvellauni lead the British resistance to the Romans in the 40s AD! There's a great speech in Tacitus' Annals attributed to him where he basically tells Claudius, "kill me and look like a big man for five minutes, or spare me and gain a lasting reputation for clemency". The world's first spin-doctor!

But also, Rolf Harris.

catsofa · 24/08/2014 01:01

Potts would be better. Sorry that's probably not very helpful.

jaundicedoutlook · 24/08/2014 00:54

Does that kill Jake as we'll then...?

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ArsenicyOldFace · 23/08/2014 22:07

Well the Rolf Harris connection is a foolproof argument against, so thanks for that.

I can see DH's thought process (well heart/stomach process really). Caractacus Potts is a lovely character and he just can't see beyond that.

Anyway the new RH song info just killed thank goodness

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orangefusion · 23/08/2014 22:06

Oh dear. Poor child. Perfect target name for a bully to home in on. Please dont allow this to be bestowed on your dc.

SurfBoredCat · 23/08/2014 22:05

I just googled it to see if there were any other names that he might like and found a YouTube clip of Rolf Harris singing 'The court of king caractacus' could that connection put him off, perhaps?!
Another article in the Guardian was 'caractacus: britain's Osama bin laden?' which wouldn't exactly swing things in favour of the name for me!

To be honest, as names sound, it's not great but it's not the worst I've heard. I would veto it as a first name though!

MrsDavidBowie · 23/08/2014 22:04

I have tried to find something positive to say about the name but can't.
Its a shit name to saddle a child with.

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ArsenicyOldFace · 23/08/2014 22:02

Oh god, I've never heard the Rolf song.

CCBB is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. There is a character (the dad) called Caractacus Potts.

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ArsenicyOldFace · 23/08/2014 22:01

I just imagine a cactus.

I saw 'cataract'

Wasn't it used in a Rolf Harris song?

Just gets better and better....

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UrsulaTheZebra · 23/08/2014 21:59

I don't know what CCBB is but I associate it with the Court of King Caractacus song by Rolf Harris.

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ArsenicyOldFace · 23/08/2014 21:59

Well quite.

I think I'm going to have to accept it as a (wonderfully eccentric? Confused) middle name. Hmm

It is how to go through the motions of 'considering' it that is flooring me. I can't quite believe he is serious.

Some kind of compromise would be wonderful Dick Van Dyke?

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AlpacaMyBags · 23/08/2014 21:59

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PacificDogwood · 23/08/2014 21:59

I saw 'cataract'

Erm… original

OldCatLady · 23/08/2014 21:58

I just imagine a cactus. A cartoon one with a cowboy hat.

TheFutureSupremeRulersMum · 23/08/2014 21:56

Memorable

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