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Is the Baby Name Finder on glue???

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CoffeeWithMyOxygen · 14/07/2017 11:15

Just looked up David in the MN Baby Name Finder. It's a family name we've considered but I'm on the fence so thought I'd see what similar names they suggested. They came up with - wait for it - FESTER. Baby FESTER. Can only conclude that the name finder is tripping balls. Grin

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Salvadorkoala · 17/07/2017 09:10

I was recommended Poohead for a boy Grin

DramaInPyjamas · 17/07/2017 09:06

Just been recommended Spud for a boy and Rice for a girl. food theme !

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 17/07/2017 08:59

Thanks TheSea.

I just put in my own fairly traditional name & suggestions included Sahara and Nettle for girls, Reebok and Celem Jack for boys.

Balonz came up too but I'd be surprised if it didn't!

TheSeaTheSkyTheSeaTheSkyyyyyy · 17/07/2017 08:50

Empress you then have to click on the name from that list and you will get a load more "information" on it.

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 17/07/2017 08:45

How do you get suggested names? When I type a name into the search box it just brings up that name & whatever's near it alphabetically.

EBearhug · 17/07/2017 02:04

Whoever programmed this is a comic genius. Grin

wherebluebirdsfly · 17/07/2017 01:52

I put in my own extremely common name. Got suggested Carrotcake for a girl 😂😂

SoyUnPerdedor2 · 17/07/2017 01:30

Thanks flavia

It just gave me ettienne for a girl.

tangledup123 · 16/07/2017 23:02

For my own name I get: Twinkle, Fleaona, Banjo, Mercedies, Nymphadora, Trilby, President, Baby, Spiral, Plopper, E-Jay, Dorito, Kricket and Spud.

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 16/07/2017 22:52

Somebody's been having fun. The most recent names for boys on there are Hamburglar, Gladstonebrooks, Matty and Sally, and the girls' names are Barbieq, Gareth, Marypoppins and Cissy.

elephantoverthehill · 16/07/2017 22:46

Thanks Sadik. I am always interested in the Welsh language, my 2 best friends had North Walian mothers and would converse in Welsh whenever they met. (we were in England)

tangledup123 · 16/07/2017 22:45

Rufusroughcut was one of my suggestions Grin

Also Bogomil, Boccherini and Dolphus for boys and Akkuntalina for a girl Hmm

OutnumberedbyFurchesters · 16/07/2017 22:38

I just put in my DDs name and got...

Sedef
Napia
Barbie
Jeaya!

HashiAsLarry · 16/07/2017 22:35

I put dd's name in and got Dilly for a girl and Yu for a boy
Ds has a rather more normal name than dd and he's got:
Jumbe, Zebulon, Rodachan and Aruba Shock

Sadik · 16/07/2017 22:34

However unless your dd's name suggests you might be keen on Welsh opera singers (or Celtic warriors), it's not a very useful alternative Grin

Sadik · 16/07/2017 22:32

It's hard to explain, but not like Boudica - the first 'u' is more of an 'i' (like in biscuit), the dd is a soft 'th' sound, the second 'u' a slightly harder 'i', and the g is quite soft, almost but not quite shading into a 'c'. At least that's how it's said here, it'd be a bit different in north Wales I suspect.

elephantoverthehill · 16/07/2017 22:24

Sadik how would Buddug be pronounced in Welsh? Would it be the same as Boudicca either with a soft or hard 'C'?

Sadik · 16/07/2017 22:20

Particularly unhelpful elephant since Buddug is the Welsh version of Boudica. (It's a much nicer name than it looks to English eyes!)

elephantoverthehill · 16/07/2017 22:11

I put in DD's name and suggestions included 'Buddug and Boudicca'.

clairethewitch70 · 16/07/2017 22:08

I put in Rebecca and got Reebok and Refugio!

Vonklump · 16/07/2017 22:06

It's definitely on glue.
I put in Martin.
Alternatives are Lafayette, Maxident, Newland and.......

Blanket!!

clairethewitch70 · 16/07/2017 22:03

I put in DM's name - boys - Dareth & Dorito

DF's name - Wildred

DS1 name gave normal suggestions

DS2 - Tanis, Tomasso, Thaemes Girls - Tink, Tenja

ginflumpsandzebraprint · 16/07/2017 22:03

I got piaro?? For a boy
And Glissen for a girl when I put in dd1's name, do people actually name their kids these things ?

Vonklump · 16/07/2017 22:02

This is fun.
I put in Bob and it suggested Acer.

SuperBeagle · 16/07/2017 21:57

Wednesday's a fab name. I wanted it for DD2's middle name, but DH wasn't having it. Angry Wednesday is a brilliant namesake too.

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