I agree. Since my husband and I had a very common last name, we named our first born with a first name that we made up. This was in the 1970's We were thinking how that name would sound in the NFL (we decided it was great). Since then, that name has showed up in the top 1000 in the Social Security Administration's names for newborns. I have to admit that our son did not appreciate his name while in grade school. However, when he got older, he refused to use his "ordinary" middle name and was glad that he stood out. He and his wife have also given their son an unique name (at this time). Who knows, it may be common soon. As it turned out, he was never interested in the NFL, but, at this time, is involved with teens that are confined to group homes. I couldn't be prouder.
He sounds like a wonderful man. You must have been wonderful, inventive parents.
"We were thinking how that name would sound in the NFL (we decided it was great)."
Don't bogart that name my friend, what is it?!
My fave NFL names (as of recently) are Lawyer Molloy and Priest Holmes. I always imagine Mr. Holmes mom is very religious, but I probably just made that up in my own mind.
And of course hubby and I have fun with the LAST names of NFL guys, like Thrasher, etc.