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Alowicious

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CucumberCool · 18/10/2022 03:12

What do you think?

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GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 18/10/2022 21:50

spiderlight · 18/10/2022 13:48

I encountered an Aloysius in a book I read as a child (no idea what it was) and spent the entire book pronouncing it 'ALLOY-see-us' in my head.

Yes, same. Was it Mark Twain? It makes me think of Mark Twain for some reason, which is odd as I only half heartedly read his books at school so I'm surprised I remember anything about them at all!

FeralWitch · 18/10/2022 21:49

Beachsidesunset · 18/10/2022 03:56

'Why, that's very nearly an armful!'

(Nobody will get that reference)

I did Smile

Needmorelego · 18/10/2022 21:46

@LisbonKid you didn't check how to highlight another person's quote before posting though did you 😂
Some people on this thread really are being bitchy cows tonight. Ignore them @CucumberCool .

DysmalRadius · 18/10/2022 21:43

How about Spodo Komodo instead? Or Hiroshima Twinkie? Peewee Stairmaster?

LisbonKid · 18/10/2022 21:35

@LisbonKid don't be rude. Do you know how to spell every single name you ever hear correctly?
I doubt it.

no, I do not, BUT would check before posting
😆😆

MsFogi · 18/10/2022 21:19

All the (old) men I know who are called this are called Alo for short.

Needmorelego · 18/10/2022 21:18

@LisbonKid don't be rude. Do you know how to spell every single name you ever hear correctly?
I doubt it.

Benjispruce4 · 18/10/2022 21:15

Apparently you can name a child River or Storm but a beautiful, classic name like Aloysius is crazy!

LisbonKid · 18/10/2022 21:08

You, madam, are a Fuckwit!

YourWinter · 18/10/2022 21:05

Don’t be so daft, your child is a person having to endure the name. Get a cuddly toy if you want to give something a stupid name.

Needmorelego · 18/10/2022 21:03

@shedwithivy my first thought was The Lorax so I now have all the songs running through my head. I don't mind because I really love that film.
@CucumberCool If I had just heard the name and never seen it written down I wouldn't know how to spell it either. To be honest it's one I would probably have to double check before writing it in a birthday card or something.
It's a pretty intense name for a baby.

chaotical · 18/10/2022 21:03

Aloysius is a real name - albeit one that brings to mind an Irish gentleman who's about ninety years old or a priest.

Alowicious just looks made-up and bizarre.

MrsTuxedo · 18/10/2022 21:00

ShippingNews · 18/10/2022 03:48

If you can't spell it, don't saddle your child with it.

This!! LMAO so funny!!!!

Justhereforaibu1 · 18/10/2022 20:57

Wouldn't be brave enough to use it but like you OP I really like the sound and flow of it!

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 18/10/2022 20:51

Oh yes, a Jorja and a Jorjeena. Not in the same school.

BagpussBagpussOldFatFurryCatpuss · 18/10/2022 20:50

You’re funny OP! 👍🏻😄

BagpussBagpussOldFatFurryCatpuss · 18/10/2022 20:50

CucumberCool · 18/10/2022 15:27

It's certainly true that people will queue up to tell you that you are wrong and stupid!

Well screw you, mean girls. I will name my imaginary child Alowicious and HER imaginary teachers will all tell HER what a lovely name it is. I will also sew it into all her imaginary school clothes. ✌

’HER’

🤣🤣🤣🤣

BagpussBagpussOldFatFurryCatpuss · 18/10/2022 20:48

@Boudica66

Ivey - Ivy
Jaeysin – Jason
Aliviyah – Olivia
Ehrynne – Erin
Sofhiyah - Sophia
Soosin - Susan
Mykel- Michael
Pheona - Fiona
Alyzzabeth - Elizabeth
Klowee - Chloe
Viktoriyah - Victoria
MicKenzi - Mackenzie
Jorjia -Georgia
Samyuell- Samuel
Jaymez- James
Dayzee- Daisy

So many exotic names to choose from! 🤣

Sleepwhatsthazzz · 18/10/2022 20:14

I should say spelt correctly of course which I do see you have corrected

Sleepwhatsthazzz · 18/10/2022 20:13

I love it. Was my milkmans name when I was a child, I have always loved the way it roles off the tongue.

Benjispruce4 · 18/10/2022 20:09

Oh dear @ZoyaTheDestroyer 😳

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 18/10/2022 20:05

HairyMcLarie · 18/10/2022 05:19

Yes but when did you last meet a child called Sho'Vaughan? Or Neev?

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I have taught a Chevonne, several Neves, and a Porsche.

Maireas · 18/10/2022 19:51

ClaudiusTheGod · 18/10/2022 19:39

I did 🤣

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Me too!

Maireas · 18/10/2022 19:50

maddiemookins16mum · 18/10/2022 19:27

This.

You’ve basically done what every other person will do for the rest of your child’s life if you call him this.

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I suspect there's no intended child.

EveryFlightBeginsWithAFall · 18/10/2022 19:46

shedwithivy · 18/10/2022 14:48

Aloysius o'hare is the baddy in the Lorax

I knew I'd heard it somewhere before 🤣