Names, and more golf!

An unlikely source to consider

You can’t pick your own name, although many have changed theirs. I didn’t. It’s OK without being great, but then what’s great?

Our son was nameless for three days. We were sure a girl was coming—girl’s name locked in, boy’s not so. I’ve asked him how he feels about it. It’s one of those names that can be shortened, then shortened again. He’s OK with the middle ground. Eighteen months later, his sister was named—on time.

And the golf bit?

Well, if you’re a couple who might have some naming to do in the near future, I have a validated resource for you to consider.

Professional golf. A myriad of nationalities exist, short and long names, double-barrelled options, and the occasional self-naming. JT Poston is an initial first name — James, Tyree. Succession names are common on the US tour: Harold Varner III—with respect; bin these.

Here are some more options from a recent tournament: Aldrich, Romain, Ockie (favourite), Mackenzie, Elvis—yes, Australian Elvis Smylie—Laurie Canter (another favourite), Ryggs, Robin Williams!, Ryo, Sami. To name a few.

Tom Kim rates a standalone mention. Born Kim Joo-hyung in Seoul, South Korea, in 2002, Tom’s unique name story began at age five when he became fascinated by Thomas the Tank Engine and decided to rename himself after the beloved character.

If you’ve made it this far, give it some air—you just never know. And, good luck.

Nick

Photo by Noor Ahmed Samir on Unsplash

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PS. Congrats to Englishman, Aaron Rai, on winning the USPGA earlier—the first Englishman to win the PGA, and likely the first Aaron.