What’s In a Name?
A little girl named Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii became a ward of the court in New Zealand this week so she could change her name. Apparently there has been a rash of peculiar names given to New Zealand kids including such gems as Midnight Chardonnay, Number 16 Bus Shelter, and twins named Benson and Hedges. It reminded me of a wonderful New Orleans mystery series by Julie Smith starring a detective known as Baroness Pontalba. The Baroness doesn’t use her real name. Her uneducated mother allowed a mean spirited obstetrician to name her baby for her; he suggested Urethra. Personally, the wackiest names I have seen usually belong to kids of Hollywood stars. Have you ever met anyone with a truly unusual name?
A little girl named Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii became a ward of the court in 
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I've enjoyed each book in the Talba Wallis detective series! I love her mother Miz Clara and her cranky boss Eddie Valentino too!
ReplyDeleteI love the author's "Skip Langdon" series too. Skip is on the New Orleans police force. Each mystery exudes with Cajun ambiance!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I knew a girl named - Ima Pigg
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