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I've always been suspicious of people with two first names.

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    I've always been suspicious of people with two first names.

    Where does this practice originate?
    While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

    #2
    In my case, I don't blame you.

    Kent

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      #3
      Originally posted by doodab View Post
      Where does this practice originate?
      Double barrelled named people I am equally suspicious about as well. Indicates you are greedy and think yourself upper class. On the other side a lack of a middle name is well iffy.
      What happens in General, stays in General.
      You know what they say about assumptions!

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        #4
        Originally posted by doodab View Post
        Where does this practice originate?
        Like what? Give us an example.
        Bazza gets caught
        Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

        CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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          #5
          Originally posted by cailin maith View Post
          Like what? Give us an example.
          Gareth Barry
          Cliff Richard
          Paul Daniels
          Les Dennis

          I suppose you have to blame the parents, although they can hardly be blamed for choosing a first name as a first name and the second they are lumbered with themselves. It must be quite a dilemma.
          While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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            #6
            Originally posted by doodab View Post
            Gareth Barry
            Cliff Richard
            Paul Daniels
            Les Dennis
            Oh I see what you mean now.

            I agree with you. It's odd.
            Bazza gets caught
            Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

            CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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              #7
              Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
              Double barrelled named people I am equally suspicious about as well. Indicates you are greedy and think yourself upper class. On the other side a lack of a middle name is well iffy.
              I always imagine that double barrelled names come from illegitimacy - child born out of wedlock gets both mother's and father's surname.

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                #8
                Originally posted by k2p2 View Post
                I always imagine that double barrelled names come from illegitimacy - child born out of wedlock gets both mother's and father's surname.
                We didn't do that to our son.
                While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by k2p2 View Post
                  I always imagine that double barrelled names come from illegitimacy - child born out of wedlock gets both mother's and father's surname.
                  I always figured it was posh people trying to quash rumours about their constant inbreeding.

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                    #10
                    Mark Antony is the first one I can think of.

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