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I never knew Wystan was originally a personal name. I'd only ever heard it as Rumpole of the Bailey's FIL, C.H. Wystan (sp?). Neat! Thanks. It's going on my long list now.

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So glad you like Oswald. :-) I've never heard of that series, but I bet it was great reading for you growing up. "Horace Octavius" is fantabulous.

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Oswald Piers -- medieval fun, great flow
Oswald Kester -- I love how jovial Kester is -- he reminds me of a court jester -- nice flow
Oswald Aneurin -- Aneurin is new to me and I can't get "aneurysm" out of my head, sorry.
Oswald Hengist -- Watch out, Hengist is coming to dinner! Historic fun, nice flow.
Oswald Aubrey -- Hmm, I'm not sure I'm liking the way they both start with a similar sound. But I do love Aubrey for a boy. I suppose it could grow on me.
Oswald Morys -- I'd love Oswald Maurice (British pronunciation) or even Oswald Muiris ("MYOOR-ish").
Oswald Wystan -- a new love for me!

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Muchas gracias, Pie.

This message was edited 5/10/2011, 10:42 AM

I didn't until Andromache pointed it out too. That actually endears the name to me more. It's helping me keep the JFK association at bay, thanks. :-D

*sigh* It's always something.

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I grew up loving the name Imelda. I knew one in college and it cemented my love for the name. Then the Imelda Marcos and her shoes hit the media. I had to concentrate on not losing my love for the name. But I don't know if it would have been possible (or at least as easy) if I knew about Ms Marcos before I fell in love with the name.

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I know bad associations can ruin names. Sadly I had forgotten about JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald. :-/

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Thanks for the input.

Thanks. Any and all input is helpful. It's actually getting a much better reception than I envisioned. I realize with the general public I'd be laughed out of the room. So it's nice to be among namenerds who give me more room to be odd. :-)

Come to my arms, my beemish Tiggs! These combos are just my style:

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Oswald Humphrey -- hot diggety
Oswald Pierce -- make it Piers and I'm putty in your hands
Oswald Geoffrey -- handsome
Oswald Norman -- them's fighting names
Oswald Finn -- I love Finn McCool!!! Whimsical Irish folk lore meets Anglo-Saxon grumpiness -- love it
Oswald Lawrence
Oswald Rex -- YMMV? You ____ _____ ____
Oswald Hamish -- pass the haggis
Oswald Bertram -- Aw, Bertie Wooster in the flesh
Oswald Johan -- interesting
Oswald Boniface -- too much fun
Oswald Auberon -- you're spoiling Oswald with all the sophistication. Plain old Oberon is good enough for him. I love both. They give me different takes on the some combo.

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Big, wet kisses from a bear. :-D

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It's funny you mentioned Oswald and bears. Orsino means bear and Oswald is kind of interchangeable in my mind with Orsino. :-)

Lol -- I never knew the Penguin had a "real" name. For not liking a name, you sure can come up with some spot-on combos:

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Oswald Rupert
Oswald Valentine -- inspired
Oswald Julian -- almost usable
Oswald Somerled
Oswald Felix -- I'm debating whether or not this is to close to Oscar and Felix / Odd Couple

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Thanks for the feed-back. It's all appreciated, good and bad.

Thanks. I know it can get difficult. But I'm going to have to give you a ten yard penalty as well. It's OK, though. You're so far ahead in the score that you can afford a penalty or two. :-D

I'm just offering my opinion like anyone else Schone.

I fell in love with Oswald and names of that sort reading / watching anything by P.G. Wodehouse. Goofiness is a plus. :-)

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Oswald Horatio -- terrific
Oswald Eugenius -- Eugenius is new to me -- I like the play on sound with the words "you genius" in there -- thanks!
Oswald Regulus -- another new name! lucky me
Oswald Remigius -- aces
Oswald Antonio -- awkward and romantic at the same time -- love it

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Oswald and Rubina are fantastic. I never would have thought of Rubina with Oswald. Too cool.

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Eugenius and Regulus are going on my long list now. Most appreciative.

aww! Oswald and Clifford!!

Yes, yes, yes. You get the idea. Yummy:

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Oswald Augustus
Oswald Victor
Oswald Alonzo -- beginning and ending with the same sound can be really fun
Oswald Grosvenor -- red hot mamma!
Oswald Albert
Oswald Alfred -- he's great
Oswald Cornelius -- loving!
Oswald Archimedes -- nutty professor written all over it

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Oswald and Ouida -- just for you
Oswald and Wilfred (Ozzie and Wilf) -- Anglo-Saxon goodness

I don't / didn't watch that show much. I didn't realize that there was a character named Oswald on it. I already blame that show for ruining Mimi for a lot of people. Now I have to add Oswald to the list? *sigh*

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But you've come up aces with these:

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Oswald Angus
Oswald Barnaby
Oswald Clarence
Oswald Peter -- adore!
Oswald Silvio -- dare I suggest Osvaldo Silvio? Osvaldo is so cool.
Oswald Theodore

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Yay! Much thanks.

Lots of goodies for me to choose from! Thanks. My favorites:

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Oswald Miles
Oswald John
Oswald Gerald
Oswald Farid -- this makes me think of a crusader's love child -- fun
Oswald Nicolas

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I'm off to vote in your lists now. :-)

Oswald Bold is really awesome.

This message was edited 5/9/2011, 12:14 PM

Diver is someone who goes underwater
Bridge is something you drive across
Bold is an adjective
Blade is what you cut with
Dime is equal to 10 cents

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WTF is Noor, Cris, and Farid? Pick some real names already!