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OFF TOPIC => WORLD NEWS => General => Topic started by: eye30 on January 10, 2014, 15:50:48

Title: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: eye30 on January 10, 2014, 15:50:48

Parents in South Korea are ignoring traditions and choosing baby names that are easy for foreigners to pronounce, it's been reported.

According to Seoul-based newspaper Chosun Ilbo, the most popular boys' name over the last five years is Min-jun, with So-young the most popular for girls.


Six out of 10 Korean families still use professionals to find a name for their newborns

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-25667039

Title: Re: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: Dazzler on January 10, 2014, 20:41:58

Interesting Lester... Fancy paying a professional to help choose a baby name!  :eek:

Title: Re: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: kittikat on January 17, 2014, 09:52:02

Given what some people call their kids, I think they should be vetted by someone (anyone!) before they can be allowed.   :evil:

Title: Re: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: KylieR on January 18, 2014, 03:34:08

I wish that Australian mothers would choose a name for their kids that can be pronounced by other Australians.

Any chance of that happening? :lol:

Title: Re: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: FatBoy on January 18, 2014, 03:49:42

Or at least spell them so the poor kid doesn't get picked on at school.

Yes, I am talking to "Indyannah" (the idiot even got it tattooed on his neck), "Maffew" and "Bylynda"'s parents.

Title: Re: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: Dazzler on January 18, 2014, 03:56:02

Quote from: FatBoy on January 18, 2014, 03:49:42

Or at least spell them so the poor kid doesn't get picked on at school.

Yes, I am talking to "Indyannah" (the idiot even got it tattooed on his neck), "Maffew" and "Bylynda"'s parents.

You are in good form today Jamie  :goodjob:

Title: Re: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: FatBoy on January 18, 2014, 03:56:47

Thanks Dazz, I'm here all week.  Try the veal!!

Title: Re: South Korea: parents pick names that foreigners can pronounce
Post by: Dazzler on January 18, 2014, 04:05:22

Quote from: FatBoy on January 18, 2014, 03:56:47

Thanks Dazz, I'm here all week.  Try the veal!!

Had lunch at Charcoal Chicken today, had a Big Schnitzel with lots of chips and salad for under 12 bucks!

Chicken, not Veal but close!  :victory: