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Odysseus as a middle name?

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ThatOwl · 11/07/2023 14:07

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ForTheSakeOfThePenguin · 25/07/2023 21:37

Daisybuttercup12345 · 24/07/2023 23:16

Copying Boris? His new baby has it as a middle name.

Actually, this thread started a day or two before Boris announced the birth and the name, so I have been wondering if it was Carrie who started this thread! 😁

Daisybuttercup12345 · 24/07/2023 23:16

Copying Boris? His new baby has it as a middle name.

MrsSkylerWhite · 21/07/2023 23:55

Why? Unless you are Greek?

SleepingStandingUp · 21/07/2023 23:52

midsomermurderess · 11/07/2023 19:14

It's Johnson and his wife's new baby. It's not exactly niche.

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I'm normally pretty up with celeb baby names, this one bypassed me
So at least I was right in my assumption

Daphnis156 · 21/07/2023 23:39

Why not Cyclops?

Ellmau · 17/07/2023 00:08

What kind of mockery is this? How would you feel if someone mocks your child's name?

Sorry, but anyone who names their child Odysseus has to expect a certain amount of hilarity.

continentallentil · 15/07/2023 10:25

Great

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 13/07/2023 21:29

Odysseus as a middle is fine - most people are unaware of others middle names.

It's Jacob Rees Moggs lad Sixtus I feel sorry for - double whammy of unusual Latin name and close in sound for kids to "Sex(t)us" (plus his siblings mostly have more normal/commonplace names to be extra unfair, even Anselm is much more liveable). Frank is positively boring/safe in comparison!

oldnorsesaga · 13/07/2023 07:15

cansu · 12/07/2023 22:16

Just when you think someone can't possibly be more stupid - they excel themselves again.

There's nothing stupid in choosing a middle name Odysseus. What kind of gross comment is this.

cansu · 12/07/2023 22:16

Just when you think someone can't possibly be more stupid - they excel themselves again.

JodyMitchell · 12/07/2023 05:54

ThePoshUns · 11/07/2023 22:45

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ThePoshUns · 11/07/2023 22:45

Itisyourturntowashthebath · 11/07/2023 22:19

Do you think Frank will be admitted to the Lords before he is thirty?

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ImNotReallySpartacus · 11/07/2023 22:19

I think this child is destined to spend a very long time travelling......probably to get away from his embarrassing parents.

Itisyourturntowashthebath · 11/07/2023 22:19

Do you think Frank will be admitted to the Lords before he is thirty?

DemBonesDemBones · 11/07/2023 22:08

All of my children have at least one classical Greek name, but Odysseus is too out there even for me!

greenspaces4peace · 11/07/2023 21:55

a bit "odious"
unless your greek and it's a family tradition.

Viviennemary · 11/07/2023 21:52

Its ridiculous.

Happyhippy99 · 11/07/2023 21:50

Should have added Balonz as a 4th name

Lucienandjean · 11/07/2023 21:45

I like it, but then I like Classical names.

TheCyclingGorilla · 11/07/2023 21:41

Diddy for short. Grin

TheCyclingGorilla · 11/07/2023 21:39

I love wacky middle names! Go for it! Embarrass him on his wedding day!

I wanted to call my only child Cleopatra Minerva but was vetoed.

morelippy · 11/07/2023 21:03

Tbf I've seen plenty of worse names on here

CloudPop · 11/07/2023 21:00

Saw this

Odysseus as a middle name?
1stTimeMama · 11/07/2023 20:48

I think it's fantastic! As does my 9yr old who is obsessed with all things Greek mythology 😀

midsomermurderess · 11/07/2023 20:34

Oops, it's Alfred for this one.