So you want to name a hurricane huh?
What's in a name? Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Shakespere aside, you and I all know that names are important and mean a great deal. If this were not true those of you with children would not have put so much time and effort in naming your little ones. I know I put a great deal of thought into the naming of my cat.
When I got my kitten, he was white and covered with little spots like a dalmation puppy. So I did what anyone with a white spotted kitten who looked like a dalmation would do, I named him "Spot". I guess I should have given him a flea bath first. After two lathers my kitten ended up being completely white with one spot on the center of his forehead. Ok, at least he has a spot. One year later, the one spot had faded to white. I now have a solid white cat named Spot. But hey, what's in a name anyway.
Hurricanes need to be named carefully. In the old days it was easy, all hurricanes were given women's names. This made since, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and stuff. Then they changed it so men and women were equally represented. This was a blow. Then they went out and made the names more worldy. Seemed that the names of hurricanes were too westernized, and we had to have names that reflected other cultures. In theory, this doesn't seem like a terribly big deal. Normally, I would give in to this mindless little bit of PC nonsence.
Now we have Hurricane Gaston. Board up your windows! Hurricane Gaston is comming!!!!!
Didn't flinch did you. I laughed out loud. I've been lauging since Gaston coverage began. I can't even think the name without adding a cheesy French accent. (long "O" sound at the end. Sounds like Gastone.) I am incapable of fearing things named Gaston.
Some hurricanes act like their names. Remember Floyd? Floyd showed up uninvited sat around the beach doing nothing, and stayed way too long. Hurricane Danielle blew up huge, moved to out to sea and did nothing but huff and puff. (This is an injoke. Sara and Cam get it.) Hurricane Frances, I knew a girl once named Frances, I'm not taking that hurricane seriously either. Now we have Hermine, I know the spelling is different but all I can think of is Harry Potter. All I can think of when I try to think of the mighty tropical storm Hermine is that someone out there is tracking the days until she reaches the age of concent. Ivan is the next one on the list. Fear Ivan. Ivan is one of those names. Ivan the Terrible! Ivan the Great! Even if Ivan does nothing, he's still threatening as far as I am concerned. You name badasses Ivan.
There is a Nicole on the list for this year. I train a 12 year old girl named Nicole in Epee. Quiet, deadly, all the earmarks of a good hurricane so far, except I'm not afraid. Should hurricane Nicole come to my door I will be standing on my front porch with a fencing mask on yelling, "Lunge like you mean it girl!"
Hurricane Walter? Oh please. Just talk to the hand.
They need to revisit the hurricane naming system again to make sure that each hurricane has a name that inspires fear, this way people will take them seriously. Hurricane Patton. Hurricane Hitler. Hurricane Nemisis. I like Hurricane Nemisis, it doesn't candy coat anything. Hurricane Nemisis says, "Board up your windows and evacuate now! Hurricane Nemisis is on the list for Next year's hurricane season."
I wouldn't name my cat Nemisis.
I would name my daughter Nemisis. Nobody breaks my daughter's heart in middle school. Nobody steals her boyfriend in High School either. Nemisis, starts fencing at eight years old, and weight lifting at thirteen. Nemisis wouldn't date any boy who couldn't beat her arm wrestling. When hurricane Caesar comes barrelling up the coast pushing a legion of seawater ahead of him, I would be boarding up the windows and prepairing to be without electricity for a few days, Nemisis would be on the roof yelling, "Bring it on ya pansy!". The most popular girls name in 2003 was Emily. While the above was going on Emily would be, tears in her eyes packing up her heart stickers in plastic bags with a Barbie in her free hand. Hurricane Emily would be doing the same.
And my son won't be named Joshua either. I'm thinking War, Death, or Badmotherf**ker.
If I were you I'd head for the hills if hurricane Badmotherf**ker started heading this way. And I wouldn't stop runnning either.
Take that hurricane Lisa.
Comments
People might take you more seriously (or "less" seriously, if you prefer) if you would use spell check. It's H-U-R-R-I-C-A-N-E with two Rs.
Posted by: Dan MacAlister | September 3, 2004 1:32 PM
I have made the change. I have no idea if I want to be more or less serious. I just get caught between wanting things to be spelled right (composing in word), and wanting my punctuation to not be messed up.
In MovableType, if you past from Word, all ' and some " are turned into ?. Very annoying.
Posted by: Woody | September 3, 2004 6:08 PM
interesenting story/complain you wrote there. they should name a hurricane "Noni".
Posted by: jonathan | September 6, 2004 5:40 PM
Your words: "Hurricane Frances, I knew a girl once named Frances, I'm not taking that hurricane seriously either."
Please come on over to our town with your chain saw, generator, gasoline, ice, food and water.
Frances has changed since you knew her.
Bubba
Posted by: Bubba | September 8, 2004 9:06 AM
I have never heard of a huricane by that name and i think it would make sense because, well, i don't know why. you probably think i sound stupid but maybe you could name the next huricane Julia please!!!! :) oh, you know you want to! be nice little mister. :)Well, now that you have read this umm, name the next huricane after Julia k? good. i will be anoying and so are huricanes! LOL well. by i guess. i might be back!
Posted by: Julia | September 8, 2004 12:51 PM
Hi!
My name is Lauren! I would like to know if you could name the next hurricane after me! PLEASE! I won't bug you like my friend Julia (above) did. Thanks!
Lauren
Posted by: Lauren | September 8, 2004 12:54 PM
Hi! this is Julia. i thought that my Mom might have a chance too! well, by.
Posted by: Mom | September 8, 2004 12:57 PM
If I had the power to name huricanes, I don't think I could name them Julia or Lauren. You each have really nice names I can't associate with anyone I have ever known.
Besides, huricanes should have names that invoke fear. (Like Ivan) Julia or Lauren make me think of flowers petals wafting on a gentle insence breeze or something.
I am sure that all of the deaths caused by Francais was simply due to the fact that the victums were completely unaware that something named Francais was to be feared. Its an honest mistake I would have made myself were I living in Florida right now.
Posted by: Woody | September 8, 2004 1:00 PM
please name a hurricane after me because my name is unusall and i am studing them at the moment
Posted by: bethan | September 10, 2004 2:02 PM
Damn Woody. When'd you get power over hurricane naming.... I want one named Igor Wrath of the Gods and all things Dank!
Posted by: Stacy | September 10, 2004 3:31 PM
Hi! My name is Kassidy.I would like to name the next hurricanes name should be hurricane Kassidy.
Your
friend,
Kassidy:0
Posted by: Kassidy | September 12, 2004 11:50 AM
Thanks for the laugh!!!!
Posted by: Norma | September 15, 2004 2:51 PM
I think after Ivan the terrible they should name one Hurricane Hilter. How about or George Bush
Posted by: Robin | September 16, 2004 11:13 AM
I want to name the next 2 hurricane after my 2 nieces hurricane Aly and Hurricane Akilah please have them named after them thanks !
Posted by: NOEL COLON | September 24, 2004 6:27 PM
Hi my name is Tia and I was wondering if you guys can name a hurricane after me? That would be so cool because I know so much about hurricanes and that they are really cool and my name is unusaul and my name would be a great name for a hurricane. Also I am 13 and by the time a die can you please name a hurricane after me? Please, Please,Please
Posted by: Tia | September 24, 2004 6:29 PM
please please name a hurricane after me i really really love hurricanes exept for the part they desorr every thing i have been study about them and i was doing some reseach about them so thats how i found this place so please please
Posted by: Marissa Armontrout | September 27, 2004 7:16 PM
It's so cool that people can post names that want a hurricane to be named after. probably None of us are going to actually get one named after us, but this is neat. I don't see why people want their name to be be used as a hurricane's though. I mean- whatever name is used for the hurricane is going to become very unpopular after the it comes. Who wants their kid to have same name as a hurricane? I guess I actually don't care- I'm just bored. But I don't think I could come up with good names for hurricanes- so I'm not going to suggest any- mine are all stupid.
Posted by: Brianna | November 19, 2004 2:10 AM
People - get a life. This is a personal BLOG, not the NOAA site...
Posted by: Sara | December 10, 2004 3:53 PM
I think hurricanes should be named something impressive. Take all the forms of the word armaggedon and use all the different usages from all languages. That would turn some heads. Hurricane " Kiss your A-- good bye " would be frowned upon.
Posted by: Jose | December 27, 2004 10:58 PM
I would like the Pacific hurricane of 2008 A name, named Angelica after me-i would love if you would do that-thanks!
Posted by: angelica | March 21, 2005 10:15 AM
I would like to have a hurricane named Lesta. Lesta is female version of Lester. My uncle named me almost 50 years ago. He walked me down the isle a few years ago and died a year later at age 94. This would be a dual tribute. To the name Lesta, and my Uncle Lester. Thanks
Posted by: Lesta | May 17, 2005 1:05 PM
i would like a Hurricane Cody and Hurricane Harley. After my kids
Posted by: david cates | June 10, 2005 10:14 PM
Hi My name is Delanie I am 5 years old. I would like a huricane named after me because my parents say "I blew into their lives five years ago and i have been stirring everything up ever since." I love to swim and I can make big waves in our pool so please name a hurricane Delanie. It's a real good name. Thanks Delanie and Parents
Posted by: Delanie | June 11, 2005 12:08 PM
Hurricane Holly sounds like a winner to me.
Posted by: Holly N. | July 6, 2005 4:22 PM
Can't find one named for Mary, but maybe because that is such "Grand Old Name". I thought the gender naming was all male in one season and then all female the next, but can find no specifics on that. Thanks for the laughs.
Posted by: Mary | July 8, 2005 8:02 AM
Hi my name is Tannis(girl). I think a hurricane should be named after me because it's such a unique name and i thought it would be perfect for a hurricane.
Posted by: Tannis | July 10, 2005 8:20 PM
i want to know if sara is a hurricane name in any of the years to come????? so if anyone knows can u please tell me. thank u.
Posted by: sara | July 11, 2005 12:15 PM
Who knew when I originally wrote this I would get so many interesting comments. I want to add these two links for those really interested in how Hurricanes get their names.
This one is about
Atlantic Hurricanes
and this one is about
Pacific Hurricanes.
I hope they are helpful!
Woody
Posted by: woody | July 11, 2005 1:28 PM
I want my name to be named after a hurricane. My name is Colette please if anyone know it is the past years my name has been used let me know But if not I want it to be
Posted by: Colette | July 11, 2005 3:25 PM
Carmela is an interesting name. Not many people have that name so Hurricane Carmela would make me feel special.
Posted by: Carmela | July 17, 2005 5:23 PM
You Should Really Name The Next Hurricane Logan And Shannon Together Because We Are Best Friends And Want To Name A Hurricane Because We Are 11 Year Year Old Children That Barley Have Anything And We Have No Food We Are At The Public Library Right Now So Please Name The Next Hurricane Logan And Shannon We Are Begging You Please!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Logan And Shannon | August 26, 2005 12:57 PM
Please Name The Next Hurricane My Humps Because I Really Love The Song By Black Eyed Peas So Please I'm Begging You PLEASE!!!
Posted by: My Humps | August 26, 2005 1:01 PM
Please Name The Next Hurricane Nipple Nuts Because They Are Best Friends Please I'm Begging You
Posted by: Nipple Nuts | August 26, 2005 1:03 PM
Ok, Nipple Nuts wins, but only after I remove the nuts.
The "N" hurricane shall be named "Hurricane Nipple", followed closely after by a drink served in the French Quarter of New Orleans in an appropriately shaped glass.
I guess that's why I am not allowed to name storms.
Posted by: woody | August 26, 2005 1:17 PM
I personaly like "Tweeter." It strikes fear into people's hearts at the mention of it. ;)
Posted by: Tweeter | September 7, 2005 11:20 PM
i would like a huricane named after me a name like no other my real name poppy
Posted by: poppy | September 14, 2005 4:48 AM
Mr. Woody,
What do you think of Paulette for a Hurricane name? It is a strong name but a good one.
Posted by: Kathy | September 20, 2005 8:52 PM
i think it good to name hurricanes
Posted by: george franky | October 5, 2005 2:53 AM
i would like it named after me is a original name and my mom always says im a hurricane.....
Posted by: Xiara | January 27, 2006 6:10 PM
hey guys, this is my first time here. just like to say i think it'd be funney to see my name pop up on the national hurricane list, i dont know why i would like it to appear on there but i think it'd be kind of funney to say the least. if i saw it there i tell you i'd bust out laughing lol because you guyse use other names that are female so why not mine. sondra.
Posted by: sondra | June 19, 2006 2:25 PM
I think a good name for a hurricane would br either Jeffrey or Jason, yes! Jason is perfect, you all remember those Friday the 13th movies right? I think Jason should be the name of the next severe hurricane.
Posted by: The Dragon | June 22, 2006 5:27 PM
ok but i still think it would be quite the joke to see my name on that kind of list, i live in wisconsin but i still think my name'd be quite funney to see on a national hurricasnes list lol
Posted by: sondra | June 24, 2006 12:53 AM
i think the hurricane should be my name, Darcy. Hurricane Darcy!!!
Posted by: darcy | February 8, 2007 7:08 PM
hi! I would like to name a hurricane katara or camrim.ether that or maybe even jessica.
Posted by: samantha | August 1, 2007 11:54 AM
OMG, I thought no one shared my name. Awesome! Yeah, Hurricane Woody would be pretty cool!
Posted by: Woody :D Varberg | May 1, 2008 3:33 PM
I would like a hurricane named LORNA
Posted by: lorna | August 18, 2008 5:20 PM
hey guys, this is my first time here. I desperately want a hurricane named after me. It has never been used in any list so please add Hurricane Jason. :D
Posted by: Jason Mudd | August 30, 2008 11:52 AM
i think that the next hurricane should be named hurricane rogan because rogan is suppost to be a strong and powerful name in greek.I would also like to suggest the name Isabelle beacuse this name is suppost to signafy the sister of the powerful so this would be a hurricane that will not touch the land. I will also like to suggest the name Keila because this is suppost to be a smart yet the most fierce and powerful kind in ireland i think. i just signed up so also hi everyone!!!
Posted by: Arthur Pilkington | September 6, 2008 2:58 PM
My name is Ulysses and I would like a hurricane named after me. Yes, it will have the power of the gods.
Posted by: Ulysses | September 8, 2008 5:00 PM
I Really Want A Hurricane/Tropical Storm Logan I Asked My Mom If There Ever Was But She Said There Never Was And I Searched Up Hurricane Logan On Google But It Brought me To This Website So I Just Decided To Share To The People Around The World That I Reall Want There To Be A Hurricane/Tropical Storm Logan Please Please Please Please!
Posted by: Logan | October 1, 2008 4:09 PM
My name is Jason and I really want it to be named by a hurricane or tropical storm! I just realized that there are another two people pleading for the name Jason as well as me. Jason was already used and retired here in Australia a very long time ago and never was a severe cyclone so I wish it will be a strong severe hurricane, that way it will be more recognizable. The meaning of Jason is Healer but I don't think the meaning is needed for anything. I really want Hurricane Jason Please Please Please!!!
Posted by: Jason M. | January 17, 2009 1:59 AM
I have a wonderful energetic and whirlwind co-worker who we have rcently dubbed "The Hurricane". For 50 years old, this lady has more energy and vigor than most 25 year olds. She comes into work with a strong and commanding voice and an ability to speed around office and usually leaves her co-workers feeling rather frazzled and whipped up into a furvor. So my suggestion is to use a name that embodies the speed and ferocity that can only be associated with one of Mother Nature's greatest feats.
Her name is LaFaunn.
Sincerely,
Lindsey
Posted by: Lindsey | February 12, 2009 1:48 PM
id like a hurricane named after me and my son , kale , mica!!!!!!!!
Posted by: mica | June 1, 2009 9:17 PM
Hi my name is cassidy and i know that the next hurricane name has to start with a C and i would loveeeee it if it could be named after me
Pleaase consider it!
- Cassidy Love
Posted by: Cassidy | August 27, 2009 6:57 PM
i think there should be a hurricane named sharon. Out of every hurricane i have heard about, none has been named that.
Posted by: sharon kaye money | October 3, 2009 12:42 AM
Can somebody please name a hurricane after my name.
Posted by: jason | February 1, 2010 9:44 AM