Message: "Roman Ulysses" - Behind the Name

Roman Ulysses

by Cora (Portia)

1/5/2007, 12:07 PM

I randomly thought of this combo last night, and I really like it. WDYT?

Also, would Rory be a stretch as a NN? I think it'd be good because Roman has the RO- in the front. I don't think Roman necessarily needs a NN, but it kind of hit me at the same time, and I'm fond of it now for some reason.

#Roman

This message was edited 1/5/2007, 12:08 PM

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- Kae (guest) +2

1/6/2007, 8:24 PM

Unfortunately, my brain went...

"No, Ulysses was Greek."

- Porcelain (guest) +1

1/7/2007, 2:53 AM

Ulysses is the Latin version of the Greek name Odysseus.

- Kae (guest)

1/7/2007, 8:54 PM

So he was, indeed, Greek...

just, like Romeo, a rose by another name.

It's been a while since I read "the Odyssey" and "O Brother Where Art Thou?" didn't exactly clarify linguistic roots.

- Lillian (LillianAMS) +1

1/6/2007, 12:23 AM

That's a *good* one, Cora

Very nice! I am seriously likin it. *admiration turning to coveting*

Hey! Look, what's that over there? *pointing behind Cora*

*steals terrific idea from distracted friend*

Really, I honestly think it's a great combo and I wish I'd thought of it! How many good Ulysses combos are there in the world, after all? Can't waste one when it comes along. Can I adopt him? Please?

:-)

- Cora (Portia)

1/6/2007, 2:45 PM

Porcelain was kind enough to share it with me (refer to her reply to me for my "d'oh" moment), so of course I will also share him with you. No distraction necessary. :)

- Julia (JuliaF)

1/5/2007, 5:19 PM

It sounds like a description of a Ulysses from Rome.

- Kristen (iamkristen)

1/5/2007, 12:21 PM

I do like Roman. Ulysses not so much. Nor do I like the nn Rory, though it would work.

- Kendra (guest)

1/5/2007, 12:19 PM

I like Roman and it flows well. Roman Jude was on my list for a long time.

- Porcelain (guest) +2

1/5/2007, 12:13 PM

What a coincidence. I just put this on my list for what you would name your child if you had one right now. I love this combo, but I don't like Rory - sorry.

- Cora (Portia) +1

1/5/2007, 12:16 PM

Wow, I haven't even read through that thread yet! Sorry.

- Porcelain (guest)

1/5/2007, 12:25 PM

No worries. Great minds think alike :o)

- Jae

1/5/2007, 12:11 PM

This combo sounds great. Rory does seem like too much of a stretch though. I prefer Roman without a NN.

- Akis (guest)

1/5/2007, 12:10 PM

Roman Ulysses a bit of an antiquity theme, but it's still pretty cool. Rory would be fine.

- Sweet Lisa Marie (Lisa007)

1/5/2007, 12:09 PM

I like Roman on it's own with no NN. Ulysses is nmsaa but the combo sounds decent enough.

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