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Rockwell?

39 replies

puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 11:32

Just that, really. For a boy.

I think it has a ring to it, but is it too Out There?

Plus, it will inevitably be abbreviated to Rocky, and much as I love the Richard O'Brian musical, I'm not totally sure I want to live in it...

But I really like Rockwell, it's cool, and DIFFERENT...

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PeterParkerSays · 02/12/2013 11:35

It made me think of Roswell, the alien research place in the US. Sorry, it's not for me.

Gileswithachainsaw · 02/12/2013 11:36

I instantly thought of Roswell too Blush

Rocky instead?

AuntieStella · 02/12/2013 11:37

That's odd, I thought of the alien place too - then just dismissed it as it's not the same and thought I was being a bit weird! I am not alone...

Yes, it's different, but I don't take to it, sorry.

bridgetsmum · 02/12/2013 11:38

No no no!

Please don't give your child such a ridiculous name, this is a real person Shock

Needingthework · 02/12/2013 11:39

I thought of the film Boogie Nights: Chest Rockwell.

So...no Grin

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 11:41

Whoah, bridgetsmum, don't hold back there, say what you really think Grin

Ok, mn has spoken, thanks everyone. I hadn't thought of Roswell at all, I have to admit.

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HyvaPaiva · 02/12/2013 11:42

OP, please don't call a person 'Rockwell'. It isn't a name. You might like 'different' - in capital letters no less - but naming your child isn't the time to showcase how 'cool' and 'different' you are. Just give them a real name.

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 11:45

Well, this is exactly why I was asking Smile I like Different, just wasn't sure if this one was too much. But now I know!

Thanks again, everyone.

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 11:45

It was in a baby name book, though...

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teaselweasel · 02/12/2013 11:46

Hi, I believe that's what middle names are for, so how about Rockwell as a middle name if you really like it.

fanjolina · 02/12/2013 12:05

Only issue with Rockwell is that you'll need a shit-hot sounding surname so you can outdo this guy for best name ever.

NatashaBee · 02/12/2013 12:12

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TarkaTheOtter · 02/12/2013 12:12

It sounds like a brand name to me.

superlambanana · 02/12/2013 12:22

It's very close to a brand of insulation... Sorry!

I think you could get away with it in America. Not in uk though.

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 12:30

fanjolina Aw, screw that then, our name doesn't come anywhere close to that (could any?).

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rubyflipper · 02/12/2013 12:32

Makes me think of by Rockwell. Grin

SpookedMackerel · 02/12/2013 12:35

It makes me think of Norman Rockwell. Not a bad association, I suppose.

Frontdoorstep · 02/12/2013 20:13

It reminds me of the 1980s song , someBody's watching me, guess that is the song that ruby flipper has linked to. But maybe people nowadays aren't familiar with this song.

SparklyNewNameChange · 02/12/2013 20:20

Isn't that a brand of loft insulation?!

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 20:34

aren't lots of things?

Maybe.

Ish.

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Anjou · 02/12/2013 21:58

It's pretty cool if you can carry it off! 'Rocky' as a nn makes me think more 'boxing film' or '.. & Bullwinkle' shows age, both of which are positive associations by the way!

Rocco (Italian) and Roque (Portuguese, pronounced Rocky) are similar sounding, not too out there and 'real' names?

Figgygal · 02/12/2013 21:59

It's not a name for starters Shock noooo

LifeOfPee · 02/12/2013 22:01

Sounds like some kind of hiking brand. I'm not keen.

foofooyeah · 02/12/2013 22:02

Makes me think of data centre control systems

KrabbyPatty · 02/12/2013 22:05

Hahahahahahaha! No.

And it makes me think of mineral wool insulation.

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