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Aptronyms by medjai(m): 9:30am On Sep 18, 2010 |
An aptronym is a name aptly suited to its owner. Example: Steve Almond author of the book, Candyfreak Jules Angst, German professor of psychiatry, has published works about anxiety Michael Ball, an English footballer who once played for PSV C-Murder, American rapper and convicted murderer Sara Blizzard, a meterologist for BBC Usain Bolt, world 100 and 200m record holder Samantha Bond, appeared in the James Bond series as Moneypenny lets see others you can come up with |
Re: Aptronyms by medjai(m): 9:47am On Sep 18, 2010 |
Michael Chrispopher Coke, Jamaican alleged drug lord Russell Brain, neurologist Chris Moneymaker, amateur winner of 2003 world series poker which earned him $2.5m Dr. Richard Di.c.k Chopp, well known in Austin, Texas, for performing vasectomies Layne Beachley, Australian world champion surfer Wankdorf stadium, the home ground of Swiss team, BSC Young Boys |
Re: Aptronyms by jamace(m): 8:20pm On Sep 23, 2010 |
Jonathan Goodluck, who, from a very humble background, fate has bestowed goodluck on him and he is now the President of Nigeria. |
Re: Aptronyms by xreal: 11:06pm On Sep 25, 2010 |
jamace:na so nah. @ poster o boy dis game take style hard o. |
Re: Aptronyms by jamace(m): 8:04pm On Oct 01, 2010 |
General Gowon ruled Nigeria during the turbuent period of war (1967 -1970). His philosophy was to keep Nigeria one, hence his name stands for: G-Gowon O-On W-With O-One N-Nigeria |
Re: Aptronyms by medjai(m): 6:30am On Oct 03, 2010 |
Arthur Guiness, founder of Guiness brewries in Ireland. Elaies Guineesis is the botanical name of the African palm tree that produces palm wine. Arsene Wenger, coach of Arsenal football club |
Re: Aptronyms by Nobody: 6:05pm On Mar 24, 2011 |
Anderson Cooper, anchor of cooper 360 on cnn |
Re: Aptronyms by drrionelli(m): 8:09pm On Mar 24, 2011 |
Marilyn vos Savant, an author, columnist and speaker who has record for having scored the highest on an IQ test. |
Re: Aptronyms by Beync(f): 2:23pm On Mar 25, 2011 |
jamace:LOOOOOLZ! U no wel |
Re: Aptronyms by drrionelli(m): 9:52am On Mar 26, 2011 |
What about Alicia Keys? Very accomplished pianist. (Of course, that's a stage name--fittingly!) |
Re: Aptronyms by medjai(m): 8:33pm On May 25, 2011 |
Roberto Mancini - coach of Man City Libis Arenas - basketballer. Basketball is played in an arena. |
Re: Aptronyms by drrionelli(m): 2:52am On May 26, 2011 |
Steve Jobs (His company employs a great many people!) |
Re: Aptronyms by jamace(m): 7:24am On May 26, 2011 |
Arsene Wenger - Coach of Arsenal FC |
Re: Aptronyms by hunkyjohn(m): 8:53am On May 26, 2011 |
JEGA = Jonathan Ebele Goodluck Azikiwe. Or Just Elect Goodluck Again. |
Re: Aptronyms by pkasso(m): 1:36pm On May 27, 2011 |
Brenda Song,Singer. |
Re: Aptronyms by pkasso(m): 7:25pm On Jul 16, 2011 |
Michael Ball - A Footballer |
Re: Aptronyms by dominique(f): 11:21pm On Jul 17, 2011 |
drrionelli: her real surnme is cole |
Re: Aptronyms by Emeka72(m): 1:19am On Jul 18, 2011 |
Dr. Sofoluwe, Abiodun; the vice chancellor of university of Lagos. |
Re: Aptronyms by mikuz(m): 3:13pm On Jul 22, 2011 |
Aliko Dangote owner of dangote cement company. |
Re: Aptronyms by sinistyle(m): 6:14pm On Jul 25, 2011 |
Emeka 7.:How's this an aptronym? Amy Winehouse - Singer. . . An alchoholic. |
Re: Aptronyms by mikuz(m): 8:06am On Jul 26, 2011 |
Oladimeji Bankole A bank "ole"(thief) |
Re: Aptronyms by medjai(m): 11:17pm On Jul 28, 2011 |
mikuz:It's all in the name, isn't it? Talib Kweli - 'Kweli' means truth in Swahili. Talib Kweli is a conscious rapper known for speaking against ills in the society and speaking the truth. |
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