Double Barrel Names

[Argonautical]

Why is it that nearly everyone who I have dealt with regarding the purchase of 'Our' boat...................as a double barrel name??

Is it just something that is essential in the nautical world? Is there some sinister 'Bigger Picture' to bamboozle us into parting with more money?? Is it just a bloody funny coincidence???

Just thought I'd ask /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

They l seem very good at their chosen subjects however, the only one who was rubbish was a broker with a non double barrel name!!

I must 'Big-Up' the surveyor, a young chap by the name of Edd Horne-Wingett, what a nice guy!

Cheers all.

Argo! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[andyball]

Only trust them if they have three addresses too. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[RogerRat]

Your name is pretty long but I'd like to be known as:

'Roger Ratus-Rat from now on... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Congrats on you new boat BTW /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[cliffordpope]

Everyone is gradually aquiring a double-barrel name now because people don't marry any more. So children routinely get lumbered with Bloggs-Symthe or Pratt-Thomas, to indicate "ownership" by both insecure parents.
Pity the next generation!

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

Throat Wobbler-Mangrove, but its pronounced Luxury Yacht

 

[Argonautical]

Somehow I knew this would degenerate...........Goo On En!!

Who can come up with the best one???

Jas Farquard-Fletcher-Dermish, has a good 'Ring' to i!!!
LMBO!

 

[Poignard]

Firkin-Hogshead?

 

[Argonautical]

Hi Roger, just worked ou who you are. Rob's eyes on the forum!
Look forward to meeting you.

Jas.

Sorry, Jason Barrington-Smyth iii

 

[sarabande]

This guy farms next door - when he's at home !

Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes

 

[Nautorius]

Ah,

My Kids have my name...not my fault if SWMBO won't marry me! It never crossed my mind to double barrel their names (poor kids!)

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[volvopaul]

It does seem there are plenty of these around, chap I am dealing with at moment has db surname, and a few others I have come across, I think it rolls off the tongue better in an introduction rather than " Hi my name is Fred Smith from expensive boat sales" .

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

What's wrong with double barrel names anyway?

Cheers
Jimmy The-Builder

 

[hlb]

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[pheran]

I have a DB surname. Comes from way back, not some modern fad. And its an absolute pain-in-the-arse. 'Cos its such a mouthful, I use only the back end for day-to-day purposes but have to use the lot for official purposes. Which leads to confusion of course and some checks against the Electoral Roll have failed and have led to me be accused of giving incorrect information. Wish I was called Smith!

 

[Forbsie]

I take great exception to what you are insinuating!!

Harrrumph

Duncan d'Sorderley-Bahaviour

 

[Neddie_Seagoon]

Dunno what you're all whinging about, according to my colleagues I have a triple-barrelled name...

Steve The-Slimy-Barsteward

 

[Kawasaki]

[ QUOTE ]
This guy farms next door - when he's at home !

Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes

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As "Barrelled" names go.
That takes some beating, fair play.
Bit of a Lad too!
Cheers.
Richard Gwynne Kawasaki Williams /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif