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What are some old-timey names that you think should make a comeback? (dubvee.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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By old-timey names, I mean ones that you don't typically associate with anyone alive or younger than like 70.

Examples being:

Burl
Mildred
Herbert
Agnes
Evelyn (not as rare at the others, but getting there)

I've always liked the name "Opal" but I've only ever known two in my life. I was like 10-12 at the time, and they were both pushing 90.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

I want people to go by their first two initials, and then the entire last name. Y'know, "H. G. Wells, J.G. Wentworth".

It just makes everyone sound more fancy and serious.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

My boss does that, and for that reason. I do like it. Unfortunately, he cannot help me get cash now from my structured settlement.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Funny. I had a boss who thought that use of initials was pretentious. Or maybe I'm putting words in his mouth and it was specifically my use of a middle initial he didn't like. Harry S Truman's name would presumably have given him a headache.

Either way, I countered that having a customised number plate on a car was surely just as bad, to which he had no answer.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Hairy Ass Truman

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