A Texan by any other name

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Sarah| 6 Comments

Working at a newspaper, I run across a lot of interesting names. And Texans have some of the most distinctive names I have seen.

A few of my favorites: Brewster McCracken, Colt McCoy, Beau Brite White

And that is just the tip of the iceberg. I can’t figure out why the parents do this. I have to assume that it’s their Lone Star pride. No one will ever have to ask Colt where he’s from. A name like that could only come from one place. Or maybe it’s an insurance policy for the parents. It almost guarantees the kid stays in Texas. Brewster would probably have a hard time finding people in New England who would take him seriously. But I’m sure Brewster would never want to live in New England.

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6 Responses to A Texan by any other name

  1. Amanda | July 30, 2008 at 6:56 pm |

    Kevin’s friends just named their baby son Colt. I had assumed it was after the Indianapolis Colts since they are big fans, but perhaps not. Didn’t I just read in People that Matthew McCoughnahey’s brother, Rooster, named his son Miller Lite? I believe they are from Texas. =)

  2. Meredith | July 30, 2008 at 10:08 pm |

    Have you ever been to the rodeo? So many Codys and Colts in one place…

  3. Sarah | July 31, 2008 at 3:25 pm |

    Amanda, I had to look that up because I couldn’t believe it. The kid’s name is Miller Lyte.

  4. raeanne | August 3, 2008 at 4:21 pm |

    and don’t forget about Oail Andrew “Bum” Phillips!

  5. Andy | August 8, 2008 at 6:24 pm |

    Max Poweeeerrrrrr

  6. Greg | August 9, 2008 at 9:25 pm |

    Andy, I think that one works in any state.