Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Nomen Est Omen (first in a series)

“Nomen est omen” is Latin for the “name is the (an) omen.”  I have always been intrigued by this phenomenon. I like those that stretch beyond the obvious Bakers and Fishers. Anthony Weiner’s fate might have been different had he been born with a less ominous name.
There are two fine examples in the news right now—Helen Gurley Brown, who devoted her life to helping girlies; and Usain Bolt, who will be the first to tell you he is the fastest man in the world.
Please feel free to contribute your favorites.
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  1. Pam J.August 16, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    There's a plumbing company in the DC area called John. C. Flood of VA, Inc. Been around since 1904 and founded by a real person by that name. Does that count? Here's the link:
    http://johncflood.com/contact

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