“English, eh?” said the manager. “I ain’t too keen on you limeys.” (J. Spencer,Limey, 1933) Nosey ParkerSeeMEDDLESOMENESS. the Old Lady of Threadneedle StreetA popular British nickname for the Bank of England, located on Thread-needle Street. There is some confusion as to whether...
Have you ever known the excitement of meeting a Ben who is not Just Another Benjamin but is, in fact, Benedict? Or Nicki whose “secret” full name is Danika? If so, this list is for you. Rare full names with familiarnicknamescan be the best of both worlds, for parents and children...
Because Danielle is theFrench female formof Daniel, it’s linked to the biblical Daniel. Danielle is associated with lions and angels due to the biblical story of Daniel, who miraculously survived being thrown into a lion’s den. Danielle is considered a strong andspiritual namefor girls that ...
One day my daughter called and said Emily (2) asked for me, but called me Biba. When she was 5, I asked her why and she said, “I didn’t really like Anderson”. – Sandra (Tyngsboro, MA) Beppe Beppe and Pakke–Are the Frisian Dutch name for Grandma and Grandpa. Our grands have...
We do know that the aliases recorded some of his landmark sides. The perfectly primal “Mad Man Blues” and the spooky “Graveyard Blues” were both “John Lee Booker” singles, respectively, for Chess and Gone. Down In The Soul Cellar: Spencer Davis Group Reopen Twisted Wheel B.B. King...