NAME BIAS

[staropeace]

Do you ever judge folks because of their names....just a wee bit? I do sometimes although not really seriously. I cannot picture an evil man with the name Andy, for example. Yesterday, I got the results of my biopsy and they found higher formed cells that they are very concerned about. They are referring me to another specialist who is named Tiffany Wells. I am picturing her as a debutaunt with a nurse named Muffin. Now before any Tiffanys set out to give me a jawing, I want to say that I think it is a very pretty name. I just want my doc to be named Ruth or Gertrude or something...maybe Harriet.

 

[FlakeNoir]

Do you ever judge folks because of their names....just a wee bit? I do sometimes although not really seriously. I cannot picture an evil man with the name Andy, for example. Yesterday, I got the results of my biopsy and they found higher formed cells that they are very concerned about. They are referring me to another specialist who is named Tiffany Wells. I am picturing her as a debutaunt with a nurse named Muffin. Now before any Tiffanys set out to give me a jawing, I want to say that I think it is a very pretty name. I just want my doc to be named Ruth or Gertrude or something...maybe Harriet.

(((Staro))) don't you worry, Tiffany will know her stuff. (Okay, you're right... maybe think of her as a "Wells"... sounds like getting better, yar?)
Much love to you... keep us posted--often, please. xox

 

[staropeace]

I can picture a stripper named Tiffany Wells lol. I am sure the lady is right on. She is considered to be the tops by her peers.

 

[SutterKane]

Some names have that effect because of how they've been used historically throughout society. If you hear the name "Bertha" for example, no matter how politically correct you try to be your gonna picture an Obese woman in your head. It can't be helped.

If I were going under the knife with a surgeon named "Bubba" I'd be a little hesitant. No matter how great he is at his job you can't help but think of a hillbilly lol.

 

[king family fan]

sometimes but my last eye doctor reminded me of the Doctor in insomnia. But now i have a new one. So it will work out just keep your nerves down. Best of luck. thinking of you .

 

[VampireLily]

I can picture a stripper named Tiffany Wells lol. I am sure the lady is right on. She is considered to be the tops by her peers.

That's exactly what i thought.... it sounds like a porn name.... "watch Tiffany Wells get Filled."

LOLOLOLOL

 

[mjs9153]

Aw hang in there,and think of her as Dr Wells rather than Tiffany.. I remember a bad Andy, it was a guy named Andy Andy on a Cheers episode that tried to kill Diane..be well you will be fine!

 

[Spideyman]

Oh Staro-- this may mean only positives for you:

Greek Meaning:
The name Tiffany is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Tiffany is: Gods incarnate.

American Meaning:
The name Tiffany is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Tiffany is: Gods incarnate.

Latin Meaning:
The name Tiffany is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Tiffany is: Manifestation of God. In the Middle Ages, this name was sometimes given to girls born on Twelfth night.

Expression Number: 9
People with this name tend to be passionate, compassionate, intuitive, romantic, and to have magnetic personalities. They are usually humanitarian, broadminded and generous, and tend to follow professions where they can serve humanity. Because they are so affectionate and giving, they may be imposed on. They are romantic and easily fall in love, but may be easily hurt and are sometimes quick-tempered.


"Tifinie" is used in Old French to mean "Epiphany." It derived from a similar Late Latin word which in turn came from the Greek "theophaneia," meaning an appearance or manifestation of God.

 

[staropeace]

Thanks Maryann....I am feeling better already!

 

[Spideyman]

Thanks Maryann....I am feeling better already!

it's a good sign!!

 

[staropeace]

Tis.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...sure, I think we all do it to some greater or lesser degree...and girl?...you need anything-A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G, you know where I am...

 

[staropeace]

Awww..thank you sweety.

 

[Grandpa]

There's been just one time it happened, and the "bias" didn't last too long. A woman called me from an Important City Position. I can't tell you the name, because I've Googled it, and she's still around, still doing her Important Position thing, and I just can't say. But it was so unlikely, it caught me off-guard. I honestly thought she was joking.

Her: "This is Ismelur Dragonbreath." (I made that up, but you get the idea.)
Me: "WHAT?!?!" *laughing* "Who is this, really?"
Her: *haughtily* "I said, this is..."

And so on. It was bona fide. I lost my bias and turned to helping the new client.

Y'know, most often, people with comical names had no part in their own naming.

 

[GNTLGNT]

There's been just one time it happened, and the "bias" didn't last too long. A woman called me from an Important City Position. I can't tell you the name, because I've Googled it, and she's still around, still doing her Important Position thing, and I just can't say. But it was so unlikely, it caught me off-guard. I honestly thought she was joking.

Her: "This is Ismelur Dragonbreath." (I made that up, but you get the idea.)
Me: "WHAT?!?!" *laughing* "Who is this, really?"
Her: *haughtily* "I said, this is..."

And so on. It was bona fide. I lost my bias and turned to helping the new client.

Y'know, most often, people with comical names had no part in their own naming.

...there was a local physician here, that as a second "career"-assembled at least two books of odd names....

 

[AnnaMarie]

Some names have that effect because of how they've been used historically throughout society. If you hear the name "Bertha" for example, no matter how politically correct you try to be your gonna picture an Obese woman in your head. It can't be helped.

Odd. You say "Bertha" I think of a very short woman with laughter in her eyes.

Staropeace, I hope all goes well.

 

[HollyGolightly]

I sure hope she takes good care of you! Tiffany Wells sounds very fancy! Sometimes when I hear a person's name, I'm just like
what were your parents thinking?

 

[Autumn Gust]

I don't know about you, but sometimes I'm taken off guard by younger professionals with youthful sounding names. For example, my optometrist's name is Tiffany and the guy who did a CT scan on my sinuses earlier this year was named Brandon.

 

[king family fan]

I have a doctor whos name is Recchia. Not sure of his first name but the last is bad enough.

 

[Sundrop]

I don't think much about names, but I somehow always associate faces.
My family doctor shaved his head a few years ago.....now, he looks like Mr. Clean
When I first met my gynecologist, I told him that he looked like Mr. Rogers.....when he retired, he still looked like Mr. Rogers

On a side note, I graduated with two guys who became surgeons.
I can't get used to calling either one of them "Doctor".......it's hard to associate someone you called "Moose" with being a surgeon.