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Thoughts on the name Brick?

121 replies

Names00 · 26/07/2016 14:39

Just heard it on TV, I quite like it? What could it be short for?

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TheNaze73 · 26/07/2016 15:08

It's different.....

PersianCatLady · 26/07/2016 15:09

Sorry but I think it is an awful name and for some weird reason it reminds me of Lego mini figures.

antiqueroadhoe · 26/07/2016 15:11

Is your surname Wall or House?

If so, yes, go for it.

Brandonstarkflakes · 26/07/2016 15:12

Brick?!

No.

Goingtobeawesome · 26/07/2016 15:12

It's only short for something like thick as a brick. It isn't short for any name as it isn't a name..

allnewredfairy · 26/07/2016 15:12

Perilously close to PRICK

hollyisalovelyname · 26/07/2016 15:17

It's a descriptive name
Like Rose or Lily.
Grin
I hope your surname isn't Wall or Walls.

Laiste · 26/07/2016 15:19

Brick?

With all the boys names in the world you'd chose the word brick?

Just5minswithDacre · 26/07/2016 15:20

Yes, you need to watch that episode of Outnumbered. That'll fix you Wink

Just5minswithDacre · 26/07/2016 15:20

Have you considered Joist or Lintel? Smile

CodewordRochambeau · 26/07/2016 15:20

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - alcoholic, closeted homosexual. Very pretty when played by Paul Newman, however.

BagPusscatnip · 26/07/2016 15:21

It makes me think "thick as a..." Inanimate objects are not names

ParadiseCity · 26/07/2016 15:21

What about Brickleydicklydoodah? Sounds a bit more interesting than dull old brick.

BakewellSliceAgain · 26/07/2016 15:21

Probably used by Sarah Palin's family.

I'd avoid it.

Laiste · 26/07/2016 15:21

He'll spend the rest having this convo:

  • What's your name?
  • Brick.
  • Sorry?
  • Brick.
  • Brick. As in house?
  • Yes.
  • Oh.
hels18 · 26/07/2016 15:21

Sorry, makes me think of the guy in Anchorman!

VioletBam · 26/07/2016 15:21

It must be OP's hormones. Grin

I quite like the name Pan mind you. And I'm not even pregnant so I've no excuse!

lidlisposhaldi · 26/07/2016 15:23

I 'm sorry, it reminds me of people talking about a big poo being left in the toilet, 'a right brick in there'.

ABloodyDifficultWoman · 26/07/2016 15:24

Awful. Don't do it. Instantly puts me in mind of either 'shithouse' or the ghastly Samantha. Just no on every level.

StickyProblem · 26/07/2016 15:24

Reminds me of the alcoholic, closeted homosexual character in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. So I wouldn't choose it myself, no.

Thoughts on the name Brick?
NigellasGuest · 26/07/2016 15:26

Makes me think of "oh mother you're such a brick" in The Famous Five when she used to bring out lashings of ginger beer.

BakewellSliceAgain · 26/07/2016 15:27

Pan! Lovin' it!

wishiwasntme · 26/07/2016 15:28

Daft name, especially if your surname is Walls or Stone!

Ditsy4 · 26/07/2016 15:28

I've met a Brock too. After the badger!
Brick awful.
At school "thick as a brick" for teasing, bullying.

MiracletoCome · 26/07/2016 15:28

I thought of Samantha Brick - it is a surname