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I've done something awful

86 replies

Jux · 17/02/2018 18:40

My cousin (many years younger than I) has had her 2nd baby, a boy. While she was pg, I had joked that she could call a boy Harbottle - this is something I occasionally suggest on threads here.

This is what she has decided on. Blush She has sent me a thank you card for suggesting the name, and the invitation to the christening confirms the name. I have rung various other cousins, expecting to be laughed out of court for taking it seriously, but they all confirm it too.

I guess there is nothing much I can do, except hope that it's an elaborate joke at my expense and I shall not discover the true name until the priest says it at the ceremony.

The middle name is to be Barrington. I am between laughter and tears! The poor little mite wouldn't have a chance at a comp, but perhaps luckily will be going somewhere like Eton. Maybe it'll be normal there?

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Snowydaysarehere · 17/02/2018 18:53

Maybe the effects of the gas /air /drugs haven't worn off yet??

Laquila · 17/02/2018 18:50

Tbh it’s not really you who’s done something awful, is it? It’s your cousin.

MadisonAvenue · 17/02/2018 18:47

Wasn't Harbottle the cute little hamster who used to be on a range of greeting cards?

BlackberryandNettle · 17/02/2018 18:46

Btw if this is true it's pretty outing

BlackberryandNettle · 17/02/2018 18:46

I should think he'll start going by Harry/Barrington

Snowydaysarehere · 17/02/2018 18:45

Like a mix of Haribo and Cola bottle??

peachypetite · 17/02/2018 18:44

🤔

Thistlebelle · 17/02/2018 18:44

It’s ok, he’ll become Harry very quickly. (That or Botty)

Could have been worse, could have been Huckleberry...

Littlepond · 17/02/2018 18:44

What? What is Harbottle?

BlackberryandNettle · 17/02/2018 18:43

Oh no... It is a bit bizarre. Sounds weirdly ok with the surname although pretty posh in the ridiculous posh name way. I'm assuming you made it up as a joke? Or is it an actual name?

Whisky2014 · 17/02/2018 18:42

I don't get it. Harbottle? What does it mean?

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