Fordim or Fordhim? The Horrors of S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g - Page 3 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gil-Galad · 08-16-2005, 08:01 AM

One person i've had trouble with was H-I, spelling his name and guessing his gender... i also got mixed up about Mormegil and The Perky Ent...i'm pretty sure there both males...oh yeah and Nilp...still confused about Nilp...

Durelin · 08-16-2005, 01:29 PM

I always forget whether to capitalize the second G in your name or not, Gil. Gil-galad or Gil-Galad?

And yes, that matters to me.

Boromir88 · 08-22-2005, 11:12 AM

I've been wondering why I add in the "h" to Fordhim...? I think it's just because there's this good college that's close by called Fordham. Maybe, that's the reason?

Anyway, I've had a bunch of spelli Laitaineng problems lately. In the Werewolf thread I kept writing "Lataine" instead of Laitaine. And I called Dancing Spawn, Dancing Awn, don't ask me why. Not difficult names by any means, must of just had a mind lapse.

Durelin · 08-22-2005, 11:18 AM

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I think it's just because there's this good college that's close by called Fordham.

I know Fordham as a brewing company.

mark12_30 · 08-22-2005, 01:37 PM

I think we oughta start calling him Forthim.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 08-22-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mark12_30

I think we oughta start calling him Forthim.

Just don't call me late for supper.

Durelin · 08-23-2005, 01:52 PM

*knights Fordim as Sir Forthim the Pollmaster*

You know, you get some interesting things when you try to type Saucepan Man too fast...

Suceman Pan

You know, it's not too far from Superman... Hmm...

You also get interesting results when you try to type 'interesting' while talking on the phone. Example: 'interestesting', meaning: interesting ^nth.

Thinlómien · 10-30-2005, 02:19 PM

I just yesterday realized that it was davem, not davern...

It's the font, you know...

Gil-Galad · 10-30-2005, 02:35 PM

poor Late For Supper, alot of people always get his name mixed up, i sometimes call him Fordhim cause i see other people spelling it like that...

Eonwe · 10-30-2005, 02:56 PM

ha ha this is hilarious. i just realized that whenever i see fordhim, i read forthim. so i was kind of mystified by this whole deal. then i realized people were meaning ford-him - the very way i always say his name.

Amanaduial the archer · 10-31-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

Just don't call me late for supper.

Well, now you're asking for it.

Thinlómien · 09-07-2007, 01:23 AM

I must say I have serious problems with Shasta's "last name".

I used to read it as Atheldruin.
But I think it's really Althreduin.
But it might be Althereduin.
Or it might be something else.

edit: yep, it's Althreduin...

Gil-Galad · 09-07-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

edit: yep, it's Althreduin...

really? i always thought it was Arthanis...

Rikae · 09-10-2007, 07:26 AM

Lommy, I read "Davem" as "Davern" too for a long time (I think until I saw it typed on LJ!) so you're not alone...

I had a terrible time trying to spell Isabellkya - or Izabellkya? Isabelika? Izzabellkya? Isabellica?

and "Izzy" sounds too much like "Xyzzy" - if I'm pronouncing the latter correctly.

*sigh*

I think errors like "Fordhim" tend to become memes - other people who would never have misspelled it on their own become confused after seeing certain well-respected downers do so enough times. Herd instinct, if you will.

Actually, I think the same phenomenon is to blame for making Macalaure female, sometime last fall, in the minds of a few downers (including yours truly).

Thinlómien · 01-14-2008, 09:28 AM

I started to write a post on this thread on how I have constant trouble with Zxcvbn's name and never remember it right and fail to see any logic in it and then, doing an experiment of trying to actually type the name here, realised that z, x, c, v, b and n follow each other neatly in the keyboard. So

at me.

At least I will know how to spell his name from now on (but I still can't claim to remember it without looking at the keyboard).

Thinlómien · 02-05-2008, 06:07 AM

I can't believe my own stupidity. I always thought William Cloud Hicklin's name was William Cloud Hickli, without the 'n' and then I was slightly annoyed be people adding the 'n' - I was wondering if they can't read at all. Then, today, I looked at the active topics list and couldn't believe my eyes when it said William Cloud Hicklin. Really.

So my apologies for you people who I thought were stupid while I was being that myself...

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-05-2008, 06:14 AM

Wait - there is any N in there? From what time?

*looks it up*

*returns*

Indeed. But he must have changed it, that's impossible! I'm 100% sure it wasn't there before!!!

Thinlómien · 02-05-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Indeed. But he must have changed it, that's impossible! I'm 100% sure it wasn't there before!!!

That's exactly how I felt. Maybe it has indeed been changed, because the length of his name looks distinctively unfamiliar.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-05-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

That's exactly how I felt. Maybe it has indeed been changed, because the length of his name looks distinctively unfamiliar.

Yes, I really think he changed it. Because I am 100% sure it used to be Hickli. Well, he can help us solve this by telling us personally. William?

And if not, then I guess we can both go and dig ourselves somewhere deep...

Thinlómien · 02-05-2008, 07:10 AM

I found it! It has been changed. Evidence. Because that automatic quote thing can't have put the wrong name in there.

Eönwë · 02-06-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I can't believe my own stupidity. I always thought William Cloud Hicklin's name was William Cloud Hickli,

exactly how I feel.

Oh, and Ibrîniðilpathânezel is the hardest name of all. I can never remember it and can never bother to do accents anyway.

I was forced to do the accents.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 02-06-2008, 06:22 PM

I only just clicked on this thread, out of curiosity...and I was surprised to see my own name come up on the first page. I'd assumed it was fairly simple. :P There is a spelling error in the actual name, I'm aware--I got it from the Hobbit Name Generator waaaay back in the day. I knew that when I registered here, but for the first time in my life, I liked the misspelling better than the actual spelling, at least in reference to myself--Azaelia looks like me. Azaelea does not. Can't explain it any better than that. *shrug* Just didn't want you all to think I wasn't aware that my own name was spelled wrong.

Ibrin's name takes the cake, though: Ibrîniðilpathânezel. Sooo many accents, so little time! Heh. Took me forever to work out a pronounciation, which I finally achieved by ignoring the accents alltogether. I feel like I should hand her (?) an award for "Best Use Of Accents" or some such.

EDIT: Also, a-HAH! I thought I was going crazy. It's nice to know that William did, for whatever reason, add an 'n' to his name. I'd been squinting at his name for days, wondering what wasn't right about it.

08-16-2005, 08:01 AM	#81
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	One person i've had trouble with was H-I, spelling his name and guessing his gender... i also got mixed up about Mormegil and The Perky Ent...i'm pretty sure there both males...oh yeah and Nilp...still confused about Nilp... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

08-22-2005, 11:12 AM	#83
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	I've been wondering why I add in the "h" to Fordhim...? I think it's just because there's this good college that's close by called Fordham. Maybe, that's the reason? Anyway, I've had a bunch of spelli Laitaineng problems lately. In the Werewolf thread I kept writing "Lataine" instead of Laitaine. And I called Dancing Spawn, Dancing Awn, don't ask me why. Not difficult names by any means, must of just had a mind lapse. __________________ Fenris Penguin

08-22-2005, 01:37 PM	#85
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I think we oughta start calling him Forthim. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

10-30-2005, 02:19 PM	#88
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	The most embarrassing mistake ever... I just yesterday realized that it was davem, not davern... It's the font, you know... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-30-2005, 02:35 PM	#89
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	poor Late For Supper, alot of people always get his name mixed up, i sometimes call him Fordhim cause i see other people spelling it like that... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

08-16-2005, 01:29 PM	#82
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I always forget whether to capitalize the second G in your name or not, Gil. Gil-galad or Gil-Galad? And yes, that matters to me.

08-23-2005, 01:52 PM	#87
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	knights Fordim as Sir Forthim the Pollmaster You know, you get some interesting things when you try to type Saucepan Man too fast... Suceman Pan You know, it's not too far from Superman... Hmm... You also get interesting results when you try to type 'interesting' while talking on the phone. Example: 'interestesting', meaning: interesting ^nth.

10-30-2005, 02:56 PM	#90
Eonwe Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a world grown ever smaller. Posts: 678	ha ha this is hilarious. i just realized that whenever i see fordhim, i read forthim. so i was kind of mystified by this whole deal. then i realized people were meaning ford-him - the very way i always say his name. __________________ I've got bridge club on Wednesday, Archery on Thursday, Dancing on a Friday night!

09-07-2007, 01:23 AM	#92
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I must say I have serious problems with Shasta's "last name". I used to read it as Atheldruin. But I think it's really Althreduin. But it might be Althereduin. Or it might be something else. edit: yep, it's Althreduin... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

09-10-2007, 07:26 AM	#94
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Lommy, I read "Davem" as "Davern" too for a long time (I think until I saw it typed on LJ!) so you're not alone... I had a terrible time trying to spell Isabellkya - or Izabellkya? Isabelika? Izzabellkya? Isabellica? and "Izzy" sounds too much like "Xyzzy" - if I'm pronouncing the latter correctly. sigh I think errors like "Fordhim" tend to become memes - other people who would never have misspelled it on their own become confused after seeing certain well-respected downers do so enough times. Herd instinct, if you will. Actually, I think the same phenomenon is to blame for making Macalaure female, sometime last fall, in the minds of a few downers (including yours truly).

01-14-2008, 09:28 AM	#95
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I started to write a post on this thread on how I have constant trouble with Zxcvbn's name and never remember it right and fail to see any logic in it and then, doing an experiment of trying to actually type the name here, realised that z, x, c, v, b and n follow each other neatly in the keyboard. So at me. At least I will know how to spell his name from now on (but I still can't claim to remember it without looking at the keyboard). __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-05-2008, 06:07 AM	#96
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Me again I can't believe my own stupidity. I always thought William Cloud Hicklin's name was William Cloud Hickli, without the 'n' and then I was slightly annoyed be people adding the 'n' - I was wondering if they can't read at all. Then, today, I looked at the active topics list and couldn't believe my eyes when it said William Cloud Hicklin. Really. So my apologies for you people who I thought were stupid while I was being that myself... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-05-2008, 06:14 AM	#97
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Wait - there is any N in there? From what time? looks it up returns Indeed. But he must have changed it, that's impossible! I'm 100% sure it wasn't there before!!! __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

02-05-2008, 07:10 AM	#100
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I found it! It has been changed. Evidence. Because that automatic quote thing can't have put the wrong name in there. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#102
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	I only just clicked on this thread, out of curiosity...and I was surprised to see my own name come up on the first page. I'd assumed it was fairly simple. :P There is a spelling error in the actual name, I'm aware--I got it from the Hobbit Name Generator waaaay back in the day. I knew that when I registered here, but for the first time in my life, I liked the misspelling better than the actual spelling, at least in reference to myself--Azaelia looks like me. Azaelea does not. Can't explain it any better than that. shrug Just didn't want you all to think I wasn't aware that my own name was spelled wrong. Ibrin's name takes the cake, though: Ibrîniðilpathânezel. Sooo many accents, so little time! Heh. Took me forever to work out a pronounciation, which I finally achieved by ignoring the accents alltogether. I feel like I should hand her (?) an award for "Best Use Of Accents" or some such. EDIT: Also, a-HAH! I thought I was going crazy. It's nice to know that William did, for whatever reason, add an 'n' to his name. I'd been squinting at his name for days, wondering what wasn't right about it. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."