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To think that North West is a ridiculous name?

117 replies

Lolrt · 05/05/2014 20:26

Just been watching 'The Lie' on STV and one of the questions was something like 'is North West the child of whoever'. I thought that that was the lie but apparently it isn't Shock
Any more ridiculous baby names (celebrity or not)

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RhondaJean · 05/05/2014 21:03

Yes it is Mrsjay. It makes poor prince Michael (1 and 2) name underdogs in that family.

Alisvolatpropiis · 05/05/2014 21:04

David Bowie son's name has always been Duncan.

Mrsjayy · 05/05/2014 21:04

Oh yes that is who he is i know him from the chimpmunk film Blush

oh jermaine set the bar high rhonda

CountessVronsky · 05/05/2014 21:04

North West is the worst I've heard yet. I hate the "clever" word play.

Mrsjayy · 05/05/2014 21:05

OH i stand corrected Zowie is his middle name and he is never been called joe Blush

FurryDogMother · 05/05/2014 21:06

I still think Harper Seven is a stupid name - it's just so not quite 8 o'clock, yanno?

CountessVronsky · 05/05/2014 21:07

I could have coped with Harper. Harper Seven seems a bit like "my astrologist thought it was the best number."

BigRedBall · 05/05/2014 21:08

North West is the worst I've heard yet. I hate the "clever" word play.

Well, they only have half a brain cell between them. Give them a break.

Alisvolatpropiis · 05/05/2014 21:08

Sunday Rose is pretty stupid, sounds like Sunday roast.

ChampionofWitterers · 05/05/2014 21:08

I just think how ridiculous it is to give such names. These children aren't going to be children forever, and they're going to forever have the name hanging over them.
Buddy Bear might seem cute when they're a teeny baby, or North West might seem 'out there and cool' when you're the parent choosing the name. You're not the one who has to live with it all the way through life though, are you?!
I introduce my lawyer, Mr Buddy. Buddy Bear."Yep. That'll get him taken seriously. Grin OK if he's growing up wanting to be a children's entertainer. Lawyer? Nope, not so much.
Same goes for North West. If she grows up to be a media type/ actor then yup, will fit right in. If she wants something a bit more down to earth then it's a bit of a Hmm name.

CountessVronsky · 05/05/2014 21:09

My university friend named her daughter Harper seven years ago, which I thought was a bit silly then. She wasn't happy with Harper Beckham, obvs.

Mrsjayy · 05/05/2014 21:09

TBF the celeb children are going to hanging out with other celeb children all with equally bad/daft names

CountessVronsky · 05/05/2014 21:10

There's virtually zero chance of North West growing up to be an accountant or similar.

But quite right BigRed, they're not exactly the brain trust are they.

UncleT · 05/05/2014 21:10

Nori? Salty, dried Japanese seaweed? Yup, lovely name alright. Hmm

Mandatorymongoose · 05/05/2014 21:11

Not a stupid name but George Foreman has 5 sons all called George Foreman!

He also has a lot of daughters (7?) one of whom is Georgetta Grin .

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 05/05/2014 21:11

Furry Harper Seven really does sound like half past seven.

Mrsjayy · 05/05/2014 21:11

what them ALL are george foreman get away Shock

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 05/05/2014 21:14

Foreman has 12 children. His five sons are George Jr., George III ("Monk"), George IV ("Big Wheel"), George V ("Red"), and George VI ("Little Joey"). The two daughters from his marriage are Natalia and Leola; his three daughters from a separate relationship are Michi, Freeda, and Georgetta. He adopted a daughter, Isabella Brandie Lilja (Foreman), in 2009;[citation needed] and another, Courtney Isaac (Foreman), in 2012.

Now thats narcissism!!

BigRedBall · 05/05/2014 21:14

What about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett? They've named their some Jaden and daughter Willow....how twee. I'm sure Will has another son who is older than these two; he must feel left out...or relieved.

elQuintoConyo · 05/05/2014 21:14

My DS is:

Dog's name
+
2-syllable German surname
+
3-syllable Irish surname

Poor blighter!

Not quite North Inspector Seven Apple, or whoever it is this week!

However, when I was young, I wanted to be called Honeysuckle Weeks, just like the actress Blush

Mrsjayy · 05/05/2014 21:15

JAden and willow are Bleurgh I am sure the older son is JAmes or something,

I cant get over all the georges and the georgetta

Mrsjayy · 05/05/2014 21:16

it is Trey Smith,

redandchecker · 05/05/2014 21:17

I actually like North, but North West - really!?

Mrsjayy · 05/05/2014 21:17

och i need to read on hi s real name is willard that is not a cool name

nancy75 · 05/05/2014 21:18

Oh come now, Jermajesty is surely the best name ever given to a child in the history of the world - how can you not love it. Imagine calling him out on the register at school :)