it is a male puppy.
Suggest any good name for irish setter?
Finn
Reply:jameson, bushmills, any irish whiskey, is a good start. if you don't drink research irish whiskies, they all have great names.
i'm 90% irish, my ma's madien name is McMeniman, so Mac'k' would be good too.
or even something you relate too, like my first born pup is K-Ro (my fiances nick-name used to be Keith-Ro. his "boy's" brother got a dog and couldn't take care of it and i ended up with him; but anyway his name is Chopper(after ol' boys brothers nickname). i know its complicated but when you come across something the fits you'll know.
Reply:http://www.namenerds.com/irish/dog.html
Reply:saiorse..gaelic for freedom
Reply:fitzgerald (fitz, for short) -- i just like that name for a dog. haha.
Reply:Yes, how about Colin, which is an Irish name
Reply:Miles!
Reply:phillip :] ha
Reply:shamus
patty
Reply:copper
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Is it true that 'Paddy' is actually an offensive nick-name for an Irish person?
I wouldn't call anybody that unless it is their name.
It has become offensive because it has been used offensively by the usual mono-brows.
To settle this once and for all...go to your local Irish club...walk in and say loudly..."Evening Paddies!"
Then get to casualty as best you can.
Is it true that 'Paddy' is actually an offensive nick-name for an Irish person?
Jeez - it's the same about calling us Scots 'Jock'. It's said in jest and we don't find it offensive! Neither do the Irish. But this bloody PC brigade....
Reply:depends if it's to name your teddy bear %26amp; the teddy looks nothing like an irish person????
Reply:I find it offensive. Much the same as calling us 'Micks' I find it racist.
Reply:Not if their first name is really Patrick. If their first name is Patrick then to call them 'Paddy' would be fine, they will probably be used to that from school days.
Reply:i'd be offended but then i'm a girl so... if i liked you i would laugh if i didn't like you i'd use it as an excuse to punch you! Anything is offensive if you mean it to be, most Irish people are pretty laid back so i'd say most wouldn't be bothered
Reply:Yes I find offensive, but the context I am usually inclined to take it in is, what would expect from a pig only a grunt.
PS No offense meant to the pig.
Reply:It used to be, especially when said by an English person. But I refused to be offended by this, and would say 'hey thanks!' and even describe myself as a Paddy, which turned the offence intended towards me back to them.
Now we wear the nickname with pride. Well, I do anyway.
Reply:An Irish person might find it offensive, it really depends on the context.
I knew an Irishman once and everyone called him paddy, though it wasn't his name. He was fine with it. It is a shortened version of Patrick, a common Irish name.
It's a bit like calling a Welsh person taffy or a Scot Jock.
What do they call the English?
Reply:If its said to be offensive it is. But in friendly terms it may be okay. Depends really on the sense of humour of the person.
Reply:I'm Irish and would find it offensive from a stranger.
Its like all racist remarks, it is not what you say but your intent and how you say it.
Reply:lol it's even more offensive to say when girl asks "what does my bum look like in this?"
Reply:it depends on the individual i know one irish person who if you called him paddy would rip your head off and scream "my name is steve not paddy"
another i know if you called him paddy would just laugh and say somthing like "get stuffed you english git " with a big smile on his face
Reply:Well i'm Irish and i wouldn't care if someone called me a Paddy..Just comes from St.Patrick-nickname of Patrick is Paddy so Irish people are called Paddies...Its not offensive at all..
Reply:i dont know so i would only use it if i knew that person for a long time and knew they didnt find it offensive.
Reply:Is it true that 'Paddy' is actually an offencive nick-name for an Irish person? Nah, not really. It is to a Muslim person though, apparently. I tried calling my teddy this once and the only people who complained, were a bunch of Muslims.
Reply:no, paddy is a name in its own right as well as a pet name for Patrick.
ADDITIONAL:
I know a guy who goes by the name Paddy that's Irish and his real name is Miles.
Reply:Yeah......
Reply:I don't believe most Irish people have a problem with the term Paddy, if it is used in the correct context. If it's used with the intention of being insulting then that's not OK.
My pet peeve is calling the police wagon "the Paddy Wagon" though, what's the implication? that the only crooks being put in it are Paddies??
Reply:Well I wouldn't use it. Some people find it offensive some don't, so why run the risk of upsetting someone?
Reply:It depends on if you know that Irish person or not, and if they are easily offended. It's best not to walk around calling every Irishman you meet Paddy though, you'll probably end up with a broken nose.
Reply:Yes it is, We can say it but others cant.
someone asked what do we call the english. The most offensive is a Tan, but they dont know we call them that, I have also heard "the hun" as being a word used but not as much as it used to be. I hate the word paddy wagon as well but i think that comes New york when the majority of cops were irish and the paddy waggon was the equivilant of the police car , a horse drawn waggon to put criminals into. but the word does not imply that. I think irish people dont mind being called paddy by the scots or welsh in a social setting as we can use jock and taffe.
Reply:depends on the way its said, Patrick is the full name, or some people would say "you are a thick paddy"
It has become offensive because it has been used offensively by the usual mono-brows.
To settle this once and for all...go to your local Irish club...walk in and say loudly..."Evening Paddies!"
Then get to casualty as best you can.
Is it true that 'Paddy' is actually an offensive nick-name for an Irish person?
Jeez - it's the same about calling us Scots 'Jock'. It's said in jest and we don't find it offensive! Neither do the Irish. But this bloody PC brigade....
Reply:depends if it's to name your teddy bear %26amp; the teddy looks nothing like an irish person????
Reply:I find it offensive. Much the same as calling us 'Micks' I find it racist.
Reply:Not if their first name is really Patrick. If their first name is Patrick then to call them 'Paddy' would be fine, they will probably be used to that from school days.
Reply:i'd be offended but then i'm a girl so... if i liked you i would laugh if i didn't like you i'd use it as an excuse to punch you! Anything is offensive if you mean it to be, most Irish people are pretty laid back so i'd say most wouldn't be bothered
Reply:Yes I find offensive, but the context I am usually inclined to take it in is, what would expect from a pig only a grunt.
PS No offense meant to the pig.
Reply:It used to be, especially when said by an English person. But I refused to be offended by this, and would say 'hey thanks!' and even describe myself as a Paddy, which turned the offence intended towards me back to them.
Now we wear the nickname with pride. Well, I do anyway.
Reply:An Irish person might find it offensive, it really depends on the context.
I knew an Irishman once and everyone called him paddy, though it wasn't his name. He was fine with it. It is a shortened version of Patrick, a common Irish name.
It's a bit like calling a Welsh person taffy or a Scot Jock.
What do they call the English?
Reply:If its said to be offensive it is. But in friendly terms it may be okay. Depends really on the sense of humour of the person.
Reply:I'm Irish and would find it offensive from a stranger.
Its like all racist remarks, it is not what you say but your intent and how you say it.
Reply:lol it's even more offensive to say when girl asks "what does my bum look like in this?"
Reply:it depends on the individual i know one irish person who if you called him paddy would rip your head off and scream "my name is steve not paddy"
another i know if you called him paddy would just laugh and say somthing like "get stuffed you english git " with a big smile on his face
Reply:Well i'm Irish and i wouldn't care if someone called me a Paddy..Just comes from St.Patrick-nickname of Patrick is Paddy so Irish people are called Paddies...Its not offensive at all..
Reply:i dont know so i would only use it if i knew that person for a long time and knew they didnt find it offensive.
Reply:Is it true that 'Paddy' is actually an offencive nick-name for an Irish person? Nah, not really. It is to a Muslim person though, apparently. I tried calling my teddy this once and the only people who complained, were a bunch of Muslims.
Reply:no, paddy is a name in its own right as well as a pet name for Patrick.
ADDITIONAL:
I know a guy who goes by the name Paddy that's Irish and his real name is Miles.
Reply:Yeah......
Reply:I don't believe most Irish people have a problem with the term Paddy, if it is used in the correct context. If it's used with the intention of being insulting then that's not OK.
My pet peeve is calling the police wagon "the Paddy Wagon" though, what's the implication? that the only crooks being put in it are Paddies??
Reply:Well I wouldn't use it. Some people find it offensive some don't, so why run the risk of upsetting someone?
Reply:It depends on if you know that Irish person or not, and if they are easily offended. It's best not to walk around calling every Irishman you meet Paddy though, you'll probably end up with a broken nose.
Reply:Yes it is, We can say it but others cant.
someone asked what do we call the english. The most offensive is a Tan, but they dont know we call them that, I have also heard "the hun" as being a word used but not as much as it used to be. I hate the word paddy wagon as well but i think that comes New york when the majority of cops were irish and the paddy waggon was the equivilant of the police car , a horse drawn waggon to put criminals into. but the word does not imply that. I think irish people dont mind being called paddy by the scots or welsh in a social setting as we can use jock and taffe.
Reply:depends on the way its said, Patrick is the full name, or some people would say "you are a thick paddy"
My maiden name is Starkey ( irish descent) do I have any relatives out there?
Ancestry.com is a good source for locating people with similar lineage.
My maiden name is Starkey ( irish descent) do I have any relatives out there?
My last name is Starkey as well, it is my maiden name, my father's name. I would have to ask around to see where our family tree ties in to our name. My dad always said we were of Irish descent, my brothers, sister and I have Irish names. Hope this helps. Report Abuse
Reply:I am sure you have relatives out there. Just two things to keep in mind...
you are RELATED TO persons on mom's side, meaning.. she is not a Starkey. She has a different maiden name (and her mother, grandmother, all have different names). People don't stop being related by changing a name.
Point two-
Everyone with the same last name is NOT GUARANTEED to be related. Yes, I know, common concept, but wrong wrong wrong. No, names did not come from one "original" Starkey and all Starkeys are descended. That would be like saying all Smiths are related.
Just a fact to open up to. A surname is not genealogy.
You are related to each of your parents. You are related to each of your grandparents (and to their children/grandchildren). You are related to each GREAT grandparent (and their families).
If you work back from yourself, one step at a time, the ones who are related will fall into place.
Just to help out.. if you start tracing your ancestors.. you WILL FIND that a last name is a completely distinct topic and often has nothing to do with being related.
Really. Trust me on this one.
Reply:Ringo Star (real name Richard Starkey), drummer of The Beatles.
Reply:I don't know dear, but if you find you're related to Ringo, please ask him to return my calls.
:-)
pot marigold
My maiden name is Starkey ( irish descent) do I have any relatives out there?
My last name is Starkey as well, it is my maiden name, my father's name. I would have to ask around to see where our family tree ties in to our name. My dad always said we were of Irish descent, my brothers, sister and I have Irish names. Hope this helps. Report Abuse
Reply:I am sure you have relatives out there. Just two things to keep in mind...
you are RELATED TO persons on mom's side, meaning.. she is not a Starkey. She has a different maiden name (and her mother, grandmother, all have different names). People don't stop being related by changing a name.
Point two-
Everyone with the same last name is NOT GUARANTEED to be related. Yes, I know, common concept, but wrong wrong wrong. No, names did not come from one "original" Starkey and all Starkeys are descended. That would be like saying all Smiths are related.
Just a fact to open up to. A surname is not genealogy.
You are related to each of your parents. You are related to each of your grandparents (and to their children/grandchildren). You are related to each GREAT grandparent (and their families).
If you work back from yourself, one step at a time, the ones who are related will fall into place.
Just to help out.. if you start tracing your ancestors.. you WILL FIND that a last name is a completely distinct topic and often has nothing to do with being related.
Really. Trust me on this one.
Reply:Ringo Star (real name Richard Starkey), drummer of The Beatles.
Reply:I don't know dear, but if you find you're related to Ringo, please ask him to return my calls.
:-)
pot marigold
Why is the name Paddy derogatory for an Irish person ?
Why is the name Paddy, slang (usually derogatory) term in British English for an Irish person. Can I call Irish people Paddy?
Why is the name Paddy derogatory for an Irish person ?
"Paddy" is slang for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Also, the horse-drawn wagon that used to be used to transport prisoners was called a 'paddy wagon', presumably because so many Irish were picked up by it for various 'crimes' against the state, mostly non payment of taxes and drunkenness. And, no, you can't (shouldn't) call Irish people Paddy.
Why is the name Paddy derogatory for an Irish person ?
"Paddy" is slang for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Also, the horse-drawn wagon that used to be used to transport prisoners was called a 'paddy wagon', presumably because so many Irish were picked up by it for various 'crimes' against the state, mostly non payment of taxes and drunkenness. And, no, you can't (shouldn't) call Irish people Paddy.
What is the name of a very famous irish woman gospel singer?
she is very famous and has delivered a new album.
What is the name of a very famous irish woman gospel singer?
Barbara O'Streisand ?
What is the name of a very famous irish woman gospel singer?
Barbara O'Streisand ?
What do you think of the irish name Seamus, shay-muss, stands for james?
there are already great grandad, grandad, uncle, and cousin named james. and grandad uncle and cousin all live together so i thought james was too much. my husband is a stuart so i was also thinking mabey shaun?
What do you think of the irish name Seamus, shay-muss, stands for james?
I love the name Seamus, but was not allowed to name my son that, because his daddy has a dog named Shaymus when he was younger. We went with Eian, keeping with the Irish roots.
The only drawback for Seamus is that many people (at least where I am, in middle America) will probably mis-pronounce it. But then again, with the popularity of Harry Potter (in which one of the classmates is named Seamus Finnegan), many of the children he would go to school with would recognize it.
If you go with Shaun, I'd spell it 'Sean' or 'Shawn' because I just don't like the way it looks with the 'au' in there, but that's just a weird me thing.
Reply:Just name the kid James!! Those names could possibly have your kid grow up and hate u!!
Reply:i do think seamus is cute. my name is shaye so i am a little biased. lol
is that the only spelling on the name? it is my only concern. i have a feeling he may be teased quite a bit. not only calling him C-Muss but semen too. kids can be cruel!
overall cute name though.
Reply:I LOVE THE NAME IT'S GREAT MY NAME IS SHANNON SO AS YOU KNOW IT IS AN IRISH NAME THATS GREAT TO KEEP UP THE IRISH NAME IN FAMILY..
Reply:i like this name it was considered for my little boy but we settled on Conor Sean. a good ole' irish name! lol
i think Seamus is a nice name and i also like it shortened to Shea.
Reply:I like Seamus better than Sean.
Reply:very nice!
Reply:Seamus is the Gaelic name for James. I have a nephew named Seamus. I think that it is a fabulous name. Good luck.
Reply:i like them we were thinking of naming our next baby if a boy those names but we decided on Hamish the Scottish version of James as my husbands dad is a Scot, and my hubby's name is James my sons name is jack buster James, so yeah they are really cool.
Reply:Shaun is good.It seems like there is enough James in your family.
Reply:Great name!
Reply:I love shaymuss it sounds great I can't get over how awesome that sounds! I never would've thought of that name but I like it.Good luck!
Reply:I love the name Seamus - was my dad's nickname (he was a James obviously).
But Shaun is also a nice name - just more common.
Just my .01
-dh
Reply:I think he would get picked on in school....Seamus - Seaman.
Reply:i would go with shaun
Reply:it's a nice name! and it's Irish!! ^-^ however, if you want the celtic spelling for shaun, it's sean. good luck to you!!!
Reply:No not my style.
Reply:i like shaun
Reply:I love the name, but you also have to think of the teasing factor.
Seamus also sounds like "shame us." A friend of mine played a comedy character named Seamus O'Lord.
Reply:I like Seamus and I like Shaun but I like the Irish form spelled Sean. That is my sons name.
Reply:Hmm. Too many substitute teachers will mispronounce this name and he will get made fun of. Sorry, just my opinion! But, by all means, name him whatever you want.
Good luck,
Keesha.
Reply:I love it!! It's unique, but not stupid.. Mabey is not one of my favorites.. Good luck to you
Reply:I like Shaun personally- it means confident
Reply:I love Seamus, and with that spelling. Shawn/Sean/Shaun is so commom. Although, if I went with that I would spell it Sean. The other spellings are not authentic. Seamus may also get the nickname "Shea" which I also love. What a strong, masculine name with such character!
Reply:Seamus is SO Irish! Very cool. He could go by "Shay" for a nickname.
Reply:I love Seamus, its different without being silly, stuart is a bit too old sounding
What do you think of the irish name Seamus, shay-muss, stands for james?
I love the name Seamus, but was not allowed to name my son that, because his daddy has a dog named Shaymus when he was younger. We went with Eian, keeping with the Irish roots.
The only drawback for Seamus is that many people (at least where I am, in middle America) will probably mis-pronounce it. But then again, with the popularity of Harry Potter (in which one of the classmates is named Seamus Finnegan), many of the children he would go to school with would recognize it.
If you go with Shaun, I'd spell it 'Sean' or 'Shawn' because I just don't like the way it looks with the 'au' in there, but that's just a weird me thing.
Reply:Just name the kid James!! Those names could possibly have your kid grow up and hate u!!
Reply:i do think seamus is cute. my name is shaye so i am a little biased. lol
is that the only spelling on the name? it is my only concern. i have a feeling he may be teased quite a bit. not only calling him C-Muss but semen too. kids can be cruel!
overall cute name though.
Reply:I LOVE THE NAME IT'S GREAT MY NAME IS SHANNON SO AS YOU KNOW IT IS AN IRISH NAME THATS GREAT TO KEEP UP THE IRISH NAME IN FAMILY..
Reply:i like this name it was considered for my little boy but we settled on Conor Sean. a good ole' irish name! lol
i think Seamus is a nice name and i also like it shortened to Shea.
Reply:I like Seamus better than Sean.
Reply:very nice!
Reply:Seamus is the Gaelic name for James. I have a nephew named Seamus. I think that it is a fabulous name. Good luck.
Reply:i like them we were thinking of naming our next baby if a boy those names but we decided on Hamish the Scottish version of James as my husbands dad is a Scot, and my hubby's name is James my sons name is jack buster James, so yeah they are really cool.
Reply:Shaun is good.It seems like there is enough James in your family.
Reply:Great name!
Reply:I love shaymuss it sounds great I can't get over how awesome that sounds! I never would've thought of that name but I like it.Good luck!
Reply:I love the name Seamus - was my dad's nickname (he was a James obviously).
But Shaun is also a nice name - just more common.
Just my .01
-dh
Reply:I think he would get picked on in school....Seamus - Seaman.
Reply:i would go with shaun
Reply:it's a nice name! and it's Irish!! ^-^ however, if you want the celtic spelling for shaun, it's sean. good luck to you!!!
Reply:No not my style.
Reply:i like shaun
Reply:I love the name, but you also have to think of the teasing factor.
Seamus also sounds like "shame us." A friend of mine played a comedy character named Seamus O'Lord.
Reply:I like Seamus and I like Shaun but I like the Irish form spelled Sean. That is my sons name.
Reply:Hmm. Too many substitute teachers will mispronounce this name and he will get made fun of. Sorry, just my opinion! But, by all means, name him whatever you want.
Good luck,
Keesha.
Reply:I love it!! It's unique, but not stupid.. Mabey is not one of my favorites.. Good luck to you
Reply:I like Shaun personally- it means confident
Reply:I love Seamus, and with that spelling. Shawn/Sean/Shaun is so commom. Although, if I went with that I would spell it Sean. The other spellings are not authentic. Seamus may also get the nickname "Shea" which I also love. What a strong, masculine name with such character!
Reply:Seamus is SO Irish! Very cool. He could go by "Shay" for a nickname.
Reply:I love Seamus, its different without being silly, stuart is a bit too old sounding
Does anyone know the name of the book about the irish match maker?
It is a very funny book. I heard an excert from it some time ago, on the radio, but did not catch the name or the author. It was about an Irish man trying to find a husband or wife for men or women living in very rural Ireland. I believe that it may be in the form of letters written to the applicants.
Does anyone know the name of the book about the irish match maker?
I remember it on the radio too, I think it's ben repeated afew times as well, very funny!
As has been said it's by John B. Keane and available from amazon for about a 拢5
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1856354210/?t...
I did try and see if the BBC had released the audio version, but it doesn't look like they have!
Reply:It's the Matchmaker by John B Keane
Reply:I have never read the book, but have seen the DVD a few years ago. Rented it from Netflix. It is called "The Matchmaker". Well, that is the name of the DVD.
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Matchma...
leander
Does anyone know the name of the book about the irish match maker?
I remember it on the radio too, I think it's ben repeated afew times as well, very funny!
As has been said it's by John B. Keane and available from amazon for about a 拢5
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1856354210/?t...
I did try and see if the BBC had released the audio version, but it doesn't look like they have!
Reply:It's the Matchmaker by John B Keane
Reply:I have never read the book, but have seen the DVD a few years ago. Rented it from Netflix. It is called "The Matchmaker". Well, that is the name of the DVD.
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Matchma...
leander
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