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Don’t laugh but…

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LadyHalesBroach · 24/11/2021 18:14

Think I’ve found the perfect name for DD. Disclaimer: DD’s first name translates to ‘loveable’ in husband’s native language.

So DS name could be … ‘Mungo’. It’s Celtic for loveable too.

How bad is it?

Mungo… time for dinner!
Awesome job Mungo!
Let’s talk about Mungo’s school report.

Please someone tell me it’s a grower.

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TabithaTumbler · 24/11/2021 18:29

Mary, Mungo and Midge.

I quite like it Blush

Spidey66 · 24/11/2021 18:29

No, sorry.

It's one of those names thats a great name for a pet, but not a child.

TrashyPanda · 24/11/2021 18:29

Patron Saint of Glasgow.
Famous explorer Mungo Park.
It’s a fine Scottish name.

I was at school with a guy called Mungo. He wasn’t slagged about his name.

whenwillthemadnessend · 24/11/2021 18:28

Margo is much better

KirstenBlest · 24/11/2021 18:27

@LadyHalesBroach, this is MN. Call him Roman/Rowan/Reuben/Rory/Teddy...

cormorantes · 24/11/2021 18:27

I bet there are a fair few mungos at eton

KirstenBlest · 24/11/2021 18:26

I like it @LadyHalesBroach

Jobegg · 24/11/2021 18:25

Reminds me of the horror film Lake Mungo which is easily one of the most eerie films I’ve ever watched.

SmallGreenStripes · 24/11/2021 18:20

I like it too

PineappleTart · 24/11/2021 18:19

I like it

Anothernamechange3 · 24/11/2021 18:19

At the risk of sounding snobby/elitist I think this is a name where it probably does depend on where you live/what other names are in the area. I can imagine some places where people would be unkind and others where people wouldn’t bat an eyelid.

vodkaredbullgirl · 24/11/2021 18:18

nope

BornIn78 · 24/11/2021 18:18

No, you can’t do that to a child.

Monsterjam · 24/11/2021 18:18

I laughed

TwinklyBranch · 24/11/2021 18:18

It's not great. How about Murdo? Which is also not great, but better than Mungo.

SaturdaySummer · 24/11/2021 18:17

@LadyHalesBroach

Think I’ve found the perfect name for DD. Disclaimer: DD’s first name translates to ‘loveable’ in husband’s native language.

So DS name could be … ‘Mungo’. It’s Celtic for loveable too.

How bad is it?

Mungo… time for dinner!
Awesome job Mungo!
Let’s talk about Mungo’s school report.

Please someone tell me it’s a grower.

I just pictured a wee dog with a tartan jacket on when I read that Confused
Anothernamechange3 · 24/11/2021 18:17

Isn’t that what Mowgli in The Archers got his name changed to? No laughing from me, I hate the mocking of names people personally dislike on here. Have you shared with your dh?

Bushkin · 24/11/2021 18:16

I wouldn’t

CandleWick4 · 24/11/2021 18:16

Please don’t. As wrong as it is to bully - he will most definitely be bullied.

Knockoneofftheshelftowin · 24/11/2021 18:16

I thought it was a name for a male, as in Mungo Jerry.

CouncilHousedAndViolentBaby · 24/11/2021 18:15

It's not a loveable name I'll tell ya that❤️

Coldtoday · 24/11/2021 18:15

Nope it’s really bad. I assume you are joking.