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Who is Owen?

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Spied · 01/10/2019 07:21

Inspired by another thread. What kind of person do you think of when you hear 'Owen'?

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yellowish · 01/10/2019 07:24

The mom from the movie Throw Momma From the Train. Or actually, I guess, the Danny Devito character. But I just picture her yelling “OWEN!!!” in that crazy voice.

iklboo · 01/10/2019 07:30

Welsh rugby playing farmer. Honest, gentle giant.

ohmysoul · 01/10/2019 07:32

Clever, kind and thoughtful child. Occasionally a bit cheeky but overall lovely.

My friend's son is called Owen so that may be colouring my judgement!

Gummibaerchen1 · 01/10/2019 07:37

Red haired with freckles!

whatswithtodaytoday · 01/10/2019 07:40

My grandpa. Possibly not what you had in mind? Short, cuddly, grey hair, pipe. Very kind.

Paintedmaypole · 01/10/2019 07:40

Nice lad, Welsh, plays rugby. Looks like Jamie in Outlander.

BolloxtoGender · 01/10/2019 07:42

I immediately think of Owen Jones.

livelaughcheese · 01/10/2019 07:47

He's that twat from the Guardian

Gummibaerchen1 · 01/10/2019 07:50

Very left wing.

Equatoria · 01/10/2019 07:53

Owen Jones

Pieceofpurplesky · 01/10/2019 07:57

One of the many kids about 14 named after Michael. Scouse. Cheeky. Cute.

greengoose21 · 01/10/2019 07:58

Eoin McLove from the father ted episode..,with all the old ladies swarming around murmuring "Eoin, Eoin"

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funmummy48 · 01/10/2019 08:00

Honest, dependable, masculine but in touch with his feminine side.

OneOfTheGrundys · 01/10/2019 08:01

Quiet, thoughtful, strong, awesome sense of humour, kind, loyal. Bit stubborn too!
(I know one rather well!)

EmpressLesbianInChair · 01/10/2019 08:02

I immediately think of Owen Jones - smug, misogynist & lesbophobic. Sorry OP.

ShippingNews · 01/10/2019 08:03

Funny, manly, loving. My son .

user1493494961 · 01/10/2019 08:33

Sensible lad, good at sport.

Apolloanddaphne · 01/10/2019 08:36

A wee nerdy guy with glasses and fair hair. I went to school with him in the 60's.

Brumcherub · 01/10/2019 08:41

Owen is a lovely bright clever and popular boy.

Youaremysunshine4eva · 01/10/2019 08:43

My fil is Owen. He is competitive, kind and generous

CatherineOfAragonsPrayerBook · 01/10/2019 08:45

Fictional Owen Hunt from grey's anatomy. Red haired hot beefcake!Cake

notacooldad · 01/10/2019 08:49

Are these threads on trend or something?
Who is Owen? Owen would be who ever you shaped him to be.
I know it's to get an idea of what connections the name has but come in!!
I know an Owen who is 46 and he is a labourer and a kick boxer and an all round nice bloke. I work with an Owen as part of our MASH team, one of the headmasters in the school I go into is Owen, one of the kids that is on my case load as CIN is Owen.
Who is Owen? Who ever you want them to be!

Gummibaerchen1 · 01/10/2019 08:54

Impatient and competitive.

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Spied · 01/10/2019 08:55

Very interesting to see people's perceptions.
I think we are shaped quite a lot by our name.

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