Names, Parents and Miscellaneous: Close call

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By Purple - this FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Fremont

Today, my dad told me that my mom wanted to name me something "unusual." He eventually got her to compromise. I go by Violet. I now know that my legal name is Purple. FML

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Thursday 6 November 2014 13:39

Are your parents' names Red and Blue?

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ShyVi 18

Friday 7 November 2014 2:02

If you don't want the name Purple, can I have it? That's my favorite color (and my name is Viola)

NavyWife9299 5

Friday 7 November 2014 2:38

I know someone named La-A pronounced LA Dash A. Change your name to Violet

OzzyTheGiant 14

Friday 7 November 2014 3:09

now just change your last name to thunder :D

Ray_of_midnight 22

Friday 7 November 2014 3:14

Hopefully you don't marry someone named Hayes.

kassandrajoanne 6

Friday 7 November 2014 3:19

at least it's unique?

Shine242 17

Friday 7 November 2014 3:47

I voted for you yesterday!!!!!

nliana 1

Friday 7 November 2014 8:43

At least you have a sane dad.

Markie_Mark7881 12

Friday 7 November 2014 9:14

I ENVY YOUR NAME!

thinblue32 15

Friday 7 November 2014 9:27

Don't be so blue OP it's unique lol

spiNdraHekiLI 11

Friday 7 November 2014 10:45

Purple shirted stabber

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