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Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

Some names simply scream nominative determinism. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce has such a name. A descendant of the Mayflower through his mother, Laura Sherwood Bierce. With a dad named Marcus Aurelius Bierce, you just know things are going to happen. Ambrose … Continue reading →

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Watty Piper

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” The words of the Little Engine That Could have inspired young children to reach beyond themselves since the beginning of the last century. The story was originally named … Continue reading →

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Teepa Snow, A Positive Approach

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

Greetings funny names fans! Welcome to a new year. Today we meet Teepa Snow. I first discovered Teepa on YouTube watching one of her training videos for dementia care. It was her name and her manner that attracted my attention—and … Continue reading →

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Chief Slugamus Koquilton

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Fannie Cranium

Glinda, the Good Witch, told Dorothy to tap her heels together three time and say, “There’s no place like home”. Glinda was right. One of my history buff friends suggested our next guest, Chief Slugamus Koquilton, formerly of Muckleshoot, Washington, … Continue reading →

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For Ignaz Semmelweis Hand Washing is a Good Thing

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Fannie Cranium

Welcome back Funny Names Fans. My favorite aunt once asked me to write a post about Ignatz Ratzkowaski. Only I can’t find him anywhere. But it did lead me to someone with an equally wonderful name. Dr. Ignaz Phillipp Semmelweis … Continue reading →

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