I just took a speed-reading spin through your baby name pages, and was howling with laughter. Almost as upsetting as some of the horrifying names, though, was the plethora of unbelievably bad writing skills showcased there. People who can’t form a simple sentence have no business naming children. Or perhaps even having them.

But I digress. The first crazy name story I thought of was this: A friend of mine told me about a name he encountered at a Pizza Hut along the PA Turnpike. He selected his food and was directed by the man behind the counter to proceed to the cash register where “Fabiola will ring you up.”

I googled it – seems that Fabiola was an ascetic matron in the fourth century. I was amazed it was a real name, but still saddened that someone has to carry that burden now, all the days of her life. Perhaps she will feel compelled to give up her earthly possessions and dedicate her life to the poor, just like her namesake.

On another note, I remember hearing a man scolding his young son in a hair salon…”Chase Logan! Stop running this instant!” Sigh.

I just have to wonder why people think they have to give their children bizarre names for them to stand out in the world? Do they really believe that a kid named John or Susan has no future beyond mediocrity and conformity?

Thanks for the laughs,
Claudia