Naming your child after some sort of aviation reference

[mirrodie]

I would not have even considered it. I always thought that it would be taking my geekdom to a whole new level.

In fact, the only name I would love to name someone is Tiberius, after James T Kirk, but I figured the kid would hate me, so I stuck the name to the cat ;)

One of my friends just had their 3rd child. He told me prior to the birth that the 3rd would have some aviation reference attached. I just laughed it off.

Brody Trippe (last name excluded) was just born. Brilliant! Just a brilliant name and reference!

(Could someone provide a short bio on who Juan Trippe is, for the youngsters here?)

I have to say I didn't think there was a way to pull it off so it sounds good. He chose a great name and made it sound good. I don't think I could have done such a good job. I probably would have picked something like David Speedbird Jones.

Ever hear of similar aviation related names as they pertain to people?

[moose135]

In fact, the only name I would love to name someone is Tiberius, after James T Kirk, but I figured the kid would hate me, so I stuck the name to the cat ;)

And since the cat is going to hate you just based on its nature, you are safe there

(Could someone provide a short bio on who Juan Trippe is, for the youngsters here?)

Juan Trippe founded Pan Am. He believed air travel should be available to everyone, not just the wealthy. Some of the innovative aircraft that came about due to his support include the Boeing 314 flying boat, the 707 and 747. Time magazine included Trippe on their list of the 100 most influential people of the 20th Century. Here is their profile of Trippe, written by Sir Richard Branson:

http://www.time.com/time/time100/builde ... rippe.html

[ATAIndy]

Even aviation "youngsters" should know who Juan Trippe is.

[cancidas]

that would be something i'd consider, but my wife totally wasn't into the idea. my brother just got a dog though, named her Azrael. fitting, shes a black lab.

[Alex T]

John Travolta named his son, Jett. Hows THAT for aviation geek!

I'd name my daughter Delta lol kidding..

Delta Trude... ok thats wrong on so many levels...

Alex

[SengaB]

I'd name my child 707 Middle name 300

Or "BUFF" (slang for B-52)

If it was a Female I'd name her Beluga

Senga

[Nonstop2AUH]

I considered Winglet and Nacelle, but they sort of sound like stripper names

[Matt Molnar]

I'm going to name my son Thrust Lever. Daughter: Flaps.

[PhilDernerJr]

I'm going to name my daughter N610DL.

My son's first name will be "New York Approach, North American ninety twenty six heavy with you, one six thousand descending to one two thosuand" with the middle name of "You are clear to land expressway visual three one, your traffic is a dash eight ahead of you on final".

[SoPictureThis]

If I were to ever have a kid, they'd be named APU












HAHA!!

[Ari707]

My son's first name will be "New York Approach, North American ninety twenty six heavy with you, one six thousand descending to one two thosuand" with the middle name of "You are clear to land expressway visual three one, your traffic is a dash eight ahead of you on final".

and his middle name would be????

[mirrodie]

APU, I love it!!!

[ATAIndy]

APU... Very creative.

As for my child, his name would be American Trans Air!

[emshighway]

"AILERON, STOP HITTING YOUR BROTHERS BARNSTORMER AND CANARD!!!"

[mikephotos]

My daughter's name is Madison Jett McLaughlin. I've always thought it was great JT named his sone Jett and liked the sound of it when we were considering middle names for Madison.

Mike