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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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NdujaWannaDance · 12/12/2021 09:28

Yeah. Hilarious.

Kitkat151 · 12/12/2021 09:27

It’s vile

BumBurnerBum · 12/12/2021 09:27

In ancient Greek a libation was an offering poured on the ground as an offering to the Gods.

More recently it refers to an alcoholic beverage and a libatius person is a drunk.

So no. Pretty word not so great meaning. Like Siphilis.

stalkersaga · 12/12/2021 09:27

As long as you can afford to send him to Eton where you can pass him off as eccentric but extremely rich, fine.

If not? Avoid.

museumum · 12/12/2021 09:27

Libatious means boozy doesn’t it? Informally.

AuntieDolly · 12/12/2021 09:26

Seriously?

MrsColon · 12/12/2021 09:25

Also makes me think of The Libation Bearers

unfortunateevents · 12/12/2021 09:25

Please don't do that to a child.

Lulu1919 · 12/12/2021 09:25

No

Bergamotte · 12/12/2021 09:25

It makes me think of alcohol (libation) so do consider that.

Bells3032 · 12/12/2021 09:25

No just no

ohreallynotreally · 12/12/2021 09:24

Awful

MrsColon · 12/12/2021 09:24

Honestly? Sounds like one of Jacob Rees-Mogg's kids.

Deux · 12/12/2021 09:24

Don’t be daft. Are you serious?

AuntieMarys · 12/12/2021 09:23

Dreadful