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Libatius for a Boy

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SummaLuvin · 12/12/2021 09:21

Pronounced Lye-Bay-Shus.

Came across the character Libatius Borage while re-reading Harry Potter and thought Libatius is actually a lovely name. Wondering what MN thought of it? I had a look on darkgreener and it isn’t in any use. Bit out there? Or a charming name that deserves more attention?

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HolidayTime2021 · 12/12/2021 10:01

@Gingernaut

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation

Based on libation.

The kid will be called 'Lib' or 'Libby'.

Don't.

More likely Labia from Y7 onwards
Houseplantmad · 12/12/2021 09:57

Absolutely not unless you want his nickname to be pisshead.

RoRoYoYo · 12/12/2021 09:51

No! It sounds like you're setting him up to be an alcoholic.

Draggondragon · 12/12/2021 09:50

Makes me think of labia

EmmaGrundyForPM · 12/12/2021 09:50

@MrsColon

Also makes me think of The Libation Bearers
me too. Although I accept that probably we are in a minority Grin
stalkersaga · 12/12/2021 09:49

@Elodeastar "Libation" means "alcoholic drink". "Libatious" evokes someone who lives for heavy drinking.

MeredithGreyishblue · 12/12/2021 09:48

You know its meaning?? And why JKR used it?

Unless you plan him a career in potions or brewing beer, I can't imagine you'd be thanked

stalkersaga · 12/12/2021 09:48

@Gingernaut

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation

Based on libation.

The kid will be called 'Lib' or 'Libby'.

Don't.

It would actually be "Lie" or "Lie-b".
Elodeastar · 12/12/2021 09:45

@LittleBearPad

He’ll sound like an alcoholic.
I am interested in the reasoning behind this comment?
FreeBritnee · 12/12/2021 09:40

Sounds like a venereal disease so I wouldn’t.

PlinkPlankPlunk · 12/12/2021 09:39

If you like the sound of it OP, what about either Ignatius or Horatius (which are both actual names)?

MrsCremuel · 12/12/2021 09:38

Good God no!

HeronLanyon · 12/12/2021 09:37

It’s a lovely sounding word I agree. He will forever be associated with religious liquids or alcohol. Not great. Not great at all.

WeAreTheHeroes · 12/12/2021 09:36

Just no because of the connection to drinking. What about Tiberius or Maximus instead?

Gingernaut · 12/12/2021 09:36

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation

Based on libation.

The kid will be called 'Lib' or 'Libby'.

Don't.

OverByYer · 12/12/2021 09:35

Good god no

LittleBearPad · 12/12/2021 09:33

He’ll sound like an alcoholic.

MissBattleaxe · 12/12/2021 09:33

It's a cross between libellous and vexatious. JK Rowling invented a lot of names in the Harry Potter books. That doesn't mean they work in real life.

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SummaLuvin · 12/12/2021 09:31

@Deux

Don’t be daft. Are you serious?
I genuinely really like it sonically, and was curious to see what MN thought.

Realistically, I think it might be a bit much especially with my long surname, I have discounted Constantine for that reason. Also, the fact that DH would never agree!

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NdujaWannaDance · 12/12/2021 09:30

Oh God. I just did an AV on the OP. I assumed she/he was a troll having a laugh. It's a poster with a long and sensible posting history. She may actually have been serious. Shock

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 12/12/2021 09:30

Ffs

Doidontimmm · 12/12/2021 09:30

You have to remember this is a real person you are naming!!

Keepitonthedownlow · 12/12/2021 09:29

Awful, sorry. Makes me think of libations (drink)

MrsLarry · 12/12/2021 09:29

Good grief. Desperation to be different really does make people consider stupid things!

TheYearOfSmallThings · 12/12/2021 09:28
Grin