In lieu of MVP's Eckstein's post about sports nicknames, I decided I'd like to post about a similar topic- aptronyms. An aptronym is a name aptly suited to fit the person. For example, Chris Moneymaker is a professional poker player (How fitting is it that a guy has a last name of Moneymaker and his job is solely to make money? You see?). So without further adue, here we go:
-Usain Bolt (sprinter)
-Brian Cashman (Yankees GM)
-Gilbert Arenas (basketball)
-Cecil and Prince Fielder (baseball)
-Eric Gagne (pitcher) (Gagne is french for "to win")
-Derek Jeter (SS) (Jeter is French for "to throw")
-Scott Speed (NASCAR)
-Willie Thrower (QB)
-Josh Outman (pitcher)
what job isnt solely to make money?
ReplyDeleteI would also like to nominate anyone who's last name is Gay. Like Randle Gay and Rudy Gay.
What about Takeo Spikes
i thought gange was french for Steroids
ReplyDeleteKevin Jew-kalis
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