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Reading Excuses / Re: Names names, I need more names.
« on: February 18, 2009, 04:58:00 PM »
Sometimes names given to people weren't exactly descriptive of their talents, and were sarcastic.
Historically, Charles the Bald wasn't. Neither was Phillip the Fair (as in good looking).
Also consider the classic mafia names: Tony 'the nose' Garabaldi. John 'the iceman' Rigerio. These are made up, but I'm sure you could ask Mr. Wiki about other real names.
When I was young I was in the Y Indian Guides. My brother's Indian name was Whirling Thunder, my dad's was Sleeping Bear and mine was Silver Tongue.
Historically, Charles the Bald wasn't. Neither was Phillip the Fair (as in good looking).
Also consider the classic mafia names: Tony 'the nose' Garabaldi. John 'the iceman' Rigerio. These are made up, but I'm sure you could ask Mr. Wiki about other real names.
When I was young I was in the Y Indian Guides. My brother's Indian name was Whirling Thunder, my dad's was Sleeping Bear and mine was Silver Tongue.