WHAT’S IN A NAME

This ode was written by a friend of Andrea's at the school of nursing. She wrote it for us before Jonah was born and before we had decided/told anyone his name.

Ode to the pressure
You have to pick a name,
One that lasts forever . . .
You hope to do it right,
With regrets coming never.

So use this teeny weeny guide
To help you make
A decision of a lifetime
And one that will take
Your son forward . . . or backward.
Oh so much to lose!

So . . . now, lets’s get started . . .
And see which one you choose!

If you’re looking for success . . .
Our U.S Presidents have acquired eternal fame,
But only 24 have had a middle name.

And of those 24, 5 had ‘middles’ that could be a ‘first:’
Henry, Alan, Howard, David and Earl . . .
(See how they could be reversed?)

All the rest had ‘middles’ that were considered ‘lasts,’
But that does not make them a type of ‘middle-class.’

So consider a ‘middle’ and your son may someday strive
To be a future President, known as ‘twenty five.’

Consider ‘international’
In this global economy, you might consider those
That add a type of flair; give command and often flows.

So add grandeur, others do not
So try them on, give them a shout.

See if they are speakable with a type of ease . . .
Here’s an example: ‘Jean-Pierre, eat your peas’

Remember, Minnesotan’s don’t travel, so this may not work,
It may cause questions, snickers and smirks.

A chairman, a CEO, a CFO – Ka-ching!
A highly successful son would alleviate your fears
Of where you’re going to spend
Your final golden years.

The following are lists
You might wish to consider
To avoid winding up
Very old and bitter

‘A name says it all’
Some believe, others feel ho hum,
But now we could blame our parents
For what we earn as income.

Top male names of large companies in Canada
Chairman – david, john, Robert, allen
CEO – Michael, Donald
CFO – Brian, Richard, William, Gregory, Paul
Most highly paid individuals in a company: Robert


Okay, these came from Canada and although they’re not Czars,
Let’s face it: their economy is better then ours.

The one name to avoid!
I hope all this ‘research’
Hasn’t made you annoyed . . .
But I must implore, there is a name
To avoid

My research has proven
There is a middle name
Shared by bad men
Who earned their fame.

By causing horrific and horrible crimes
Who were put to death
Or jailed for a lifetime . . .

Research has shown that the majority of serial killers have the middle name of . . .

Wayne

In conclusion
I’ve done my part
It’s now up to you.

Try not to screw up
As research has proved

A name carries us only
So far . . .
so try not to make it
a life lasting scar.