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Miles seems like a perfectly normal American name. Yet I have not in my life met someone that is named "Miles."
Miles seems like a perfectly normal American name
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In summary, the conversation discusses the name "Miles" and its associations with different characteristics such as being normal, gay, girly, or a good kid. The name may have become less popular after Miles Davis became famous and it has a Latin origin meaning "military personnel". There is a joke about the name "Kilometer" being a suitable alternative in Europe. Some people find it funny that on TV, people named Miles often have cancer and need money. The conversation also brings up the topic of political correctness and the different characteristics associated with the name.
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I know a miles
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i know a miles too, but he's not perfectly normal...
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the miles i know is probably gay and girly
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My neighbor kid is named Miles, and he's a good kid too.
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Maybe after Miles Davis came along, people felt that the Miles mold was broken; the same kinda way people feel about using the name Jesus.
Though I guess there are still Jazz atheists there who have no qualms about naming their kids after someone they can't possibly live up to.
Though I guess there are still Jazz atheists there who have no qualms about naming their kids after someone they can't possibly live up to.
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yeah! Miles Davis is a cool cool cat!
The latin meaning for the word miles is military personnel, aka soldier. It's been a while since I took latin, so I'm not too sure about that.
The latin meaning for the word miles is military personnel, aka soldier. It's been a while since I took latin, so I'm not too sure about that.
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Is Milo a variation on Miles - or is that a completely different name?
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I voted yes just for the hell of it
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Someone's going to do it eventuallywasteofo2 said:Though I guess there are still Jazz atheists there who have no qualms about naming their kids after someone they can't possibly live up to.
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So would Kilometer be a suitable European name as opposed to Miles?
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hey.. that was actually kind of funny.motai said:So would Kilometer be a suitable European name as opposed to Miles?
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Anytime I hear a Miles on TV it always seems to be a kid with cancer that needs money from me. Anyone else have this problem too?
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i know a guy named miles too who is also oddly gay and feminine..
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There seems to be a connection...
With no respect for political correctness:
if you are
- Black
- A child with cancer
- Gay
- Metrosexual
you can be named Miles.
With no respect for political correctness:
if you are
- Black
- A child with cancer
- Gay
- Metrosexual
you can be named Miles.
FAQ: Miles seems like a perfectly normal American name
Is Miles a common name in America?
Yes, Miles is a fairly common name in America. According to the Social Security Administration, it ranked as the 107th most popular name for boys in 2020.
What is the origin of the name Miles?
The name Miles is of Latin origin, derived from the word "miles" meaning "soldier" or "merciful". It was also a popular name in Roman mythology, as the name of the twin brother of the famous founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
Are there any famous people named Miles?
Yes, there are many famous people named Miles, including musicians Miles Davis and Miles Kane, actor Miles Teller, and athlete Miles Bridges.
Is Miles a gender-neutral name?
While Miles is traditionally a masculine name, it has become increasingly popular as a gender-neutral name in recent years. It ranked as the 427th most popular name for girls in 2020.
Are there any variations of the name Miles?
Yes, there are several variations of the name Miles, including Myles, Mylo, and Milo. These variations may have different origins or meanings, but are all derived from the same Latin root.