Posted on 11/25/2015 11:43:19 AM PST by zeestephen
NEW YORK - For a short time Monday afternoon, the Christmas manger at a New York City church might've been able to pass for the real thing: A newborn baby, with the umbilical cord still attached, was abandoned there. Now, New York City police are searching for whoever left the child.
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What a sweet story. Of course it’s sad the Mom surrendered her baby, but at least she did not harm or kill him. Why not name him some version of Jesus, (Hey-Sus), or Angel (Angelo).
Link is messed up.
Give us a link. (It’s a good story)
In Nineteenth Century America it was common to name a foundling Shakespeare.
In 18th c London, the Temple (law courts and lawyers offices) was a popular drop-off spot for foundlings. They were all given the surname “Temple.”
Here’s the link:
Weird - it wouldn’t allow me to post this in “Chat” for some reason, too.
That is what one lady I saw quoted said, they should name him Jesus.
“In Nineteenth Century America it was common to name a foundling Shakespeare.”
As a first name or a last name? And...why?
My dad worked for child welfare in NYC and once had the honor of naming a baby who was found on the street. The baby was a boy and he name him Matthew with the last name being the street on which he was found, which was a totally fine last name, the street was actually named for a person (I just don’t want to say the whole name here).
He said he chose Matthew because it means “child of God”.
It was a good name my dad gave him, I hope the kid turned out OK.
Last name. Many people named Shakespeare today are the descendants of foundlings. I suppose Shakespeare imparted some measure of dignity?
Has anyone looked into Shirley’s ancestry?
“I suppose Shakespeare imparted some measure of dignity?”
Yes, I suppose that’s right. And it’s not a super common name. I like this story very much. I’ve never met a person named Shakespeare, but if I ever do maybe I’ll ask them about this.
My friend once knew a fellow named Marvell and yes he was distantly related to Andrew Marvell the poet.
Knew a guy named Dvorak, and he was a second cousin twice(?) removed of the Composer. My daughter went to school with a girl named Bell, and she was the great-granddaughter of Alexander.
That is cool!
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