You Won’t Find These Names on a Keychain…
What’s in a name? Around here, apparently a whole lot of imagination. When LCtoday asked y’all about the most unique male and female names you’ve ever come across, the comment section turned into a roll call that felt like a baby book, a history lesson, and a stand-up routine all in one.
Names From Another Era
Some names sounded like they belonged in an old family Bible tucked away in a cedar chest:
Zula, Dovie, and Hattie Pearl
Vivadean, Nellavine, and Maudie Lee
Orville Otis, Columbus Lincoln, and Tennessee Gypsy
They’re the kind of names that carry a story before you even meet the person.
Names That Sound Like Legends
Others? They sound like they were destined for the spotlight:
Brex Anderton (mistaken often for Rex Anderson)
Slayton (fitting for someone ready to take on the world)
Royal, Rogue, Ripley, and Stetson
Catcher, Whitman, and Syler
You can practically hear these on a movie poster or a country music tour flyer.
Names Made to Spark Conversation
Then there are the ones you know would stop a substitute teacher in their tracks:
Xzyla, Aquadavon, and Pajama (yes, pronounced Pan-ja-maw)
Snowing Frost (a real person, not a Christmas character)
Anarexia (that one definitely raised eyebrows)
Tequila (no lime required)
And of course, the simple but bold: Sir, Lord, and Rogue.
Names You’ll Never Find on a Keychain
Several folks admitted their names (or their kids’ names) have never shown up on a keychain in a truck stop:
Karmelita Eloisa (aka Karma)
Kaizleigh Rayne
Chezzleigh-Rae
Riverleigh
Lorali
And a personal favorite from the list: Guinalda (from a Tarzan novel before Jane even came along).
The Family Ties
What made this list even sweeter were the family stories attached:
Kalista and Nikolai — a proud mom’s choice.
Willodean and Evelyn Sadaruth — names that lived on through generations.
Altha Mae with her twin brothers Purge and Clerge — yes, Purge and Clerge!
Ledoux — often mispronounced, but proudly carried.
And tucked right in the middle, my own share: Cleora, my grandmother’s name. Always loved the way it sounded.
The Takeaway
From Manatee (who later changed his name to Hilton) to Blythe, Bridger, Vanity, and Memory, this thread reminded us of something simple: a name can be a gift, a story, or even a joke that sticks for a lifetime.
So if you’re ever in a room full of Johns, Jessicas, and Jameses, just remember—somewhere out there, there’s a Zeath (rhymes with death), a Dimple Ruth, and a kid answering to Legend.
👉 What about you? Drop the most unique name you’ve ever come across in the comments — because clearly, Lawrence County has no shortage of unforgettable ones.
