Aptonyms

BigV · 11-02-2006, 06:29 PM

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What is an Aptonym?
According to linguist Frank Nuessel (see The Study of Names), an aptonym is the term used for "people whose names and occupations or situations (e.g., workplace) have a close correspondence." The name "aptonym" is a compound word which consists of the adjective "apt" (from Latin via Middle English) meaning "exactly suitable, or appropriate". The second part of this word comes from the Greek "onuma" ('name').

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Ocean stocks in peril if trends persist: study

Updated Thu. Nov. 2 2006 4:17 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

The world's oceans will be virtually barren of species for human consumption by 2050 if current trends in habitat destruction and overfishing persist, researchers warned Thursday.

Said lead researcher:

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"I distinctly remember the moment I did that analysis," lead author Boris Worm of Dalhousie University told CTV Newsnet.

These just crack me up. I see them from time to time in the news. Now that I've hooked you, you'll be seeing them too. Now you have a place to land them.

Ibby · 11-02-2006, 07:01 PM

Dr. Bonebreak, my sister's orthodontist.

Wang Wei, the chinese pilot that hit our plane by Hainan.

footfootfoot · 11-02-2006, 07:11 PM

Big V, Did you stop taking your meds?

Elspode · 11-03-2006, 09:23 AM

Best one ever used to be in the KC phonebook:

Dr. Charles Footlich...Podiatrist. For real.

Griff · 11-03-2006, 09:26 AM

My old dentist was Dr. Paine.

Shawnee123 · 11-03-2006, 09:53 AM

My orthopedic surgeon I visited is named Dr. Malarkey. He is a wonderful doctor.

Another doc in town is named Dr. Goodenough. It's pronounced good-en-oh

Dagney · 11-03-2006, 12:04 PM

I used to work with a State Agency that interfaced with the Medical profession. So, we saw lots of doctor's names.

My favorite - Dr. Nipple. Who specialized in, (what else) breast surgery.

Shawnee123 · 11-03-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagney

I used to work with a State Agency that interfaced with the Medical profession. So, we saw lots of doctor's names.

My favorite - Dr. Nipple. Who specialized in, (what else) breast surgery.

You're pulling my leg!

Signed,

Dr. Femur

Spexxvet · 11-03-2006, 12:13 PM

I didn't see that one coming.

signed,

Claire Voyant

Shawnee123 · 11-03-2006, 12:14 PM

I get it spexx! "see"-- you're an eye guy...heheheee

Sheldonrs · 11-03-2006, 04:11 PM

The principal of my High School should have been a gynocologist.
His name was Seymor Hyman. I kid you not!

Elspode · 11-03-2006, 04:14 PM

I'll bet his nickname in college was "Buster".

Happy Monkey · 11-03-2006, 05:00 PM

Two of my favorite teachers in High School were Mr. Stern and Mrs. Payne.

And in Junior High School, my Latin teacher was Mr. Cave. Cave means "beware" in Latin.

Urbane Guerrilla · 11-03-2006, 05:37 PM

And an apatonym would be a deceptive name.

11-03-2006, 08:43 PM

The Dr. that delivered me was Dr. Butcher.

11-02-2006, 07:01 PM	#2
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	Dr. Bonebreak, my sister's orthodontist. Wang Wei, the chinese pilot that hit our plane by Hainan. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

11-02-2006, 07:11 PM	#3
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Big V, Did you stop taking your meds? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-03-2006, 09:23 AM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Best one ever used to be in the KC phonebook: Dr. Charles Footlich...Podiatrist. For real. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-03-2006, 09:26 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	My old dentist was Dr. Paine. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-03-2006, 09:53 AM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	My orthopedic surgeon I visited is named Dr. Malarkey. He is a wonderful doctor. Another doc in town is named Dr. Goodenough. It's pronounced good-en-oh __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-03-2006, 12:04 PM	#7
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	I used to work with a State Agency that interfaced with the Medical profession. So, we saw lots of doctor's names. My favorite - Dr. Nipple. Who specialized in, (what else) breast surgery. __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

11-03-2006, 12:13 PM	#9
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I didn't see that one coming. signed, Claire Voyant __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

11-03-2006, 12:14 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I get it spexx! "see"-- you're an eye guy...heheheee __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-03-2006, 04:11 PM	#11
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	The principal of my High School should have been a gynocologist. His name was Seymor Hyman. I kid you not! __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

11-03-2006, 04:14 PM	#12
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I'll bet his nickname in college was "Buster". __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-03-2006, 05:00 PM	#13
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Two of my favorite teachers in High School were Mr. Stern and Mrs. Payne. And in Junior High School, my Latin teacher was Mr. Cave. Cave means "beware" in Latin. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-03-2006, 05:37 PM	#14
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	And an apatonym would be a deceptive name. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

11-03-2006, 08:43 PM	#15
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	The Dr. that delivered me was Dr. Butcher.

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