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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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The discussion revolves around the name "Miles," exploring its prevalence, cultural associations, and personal anecdotes related to individuals named Miles. Participants share their experiences and perceptions, touching on themes of identity and societal norms.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants note that while "Miles" seems like a common American name, they have not personally encountered many individuals with that name.
- Others share personal experiences, stating they know people named Miles, but express that these individuals do not conform to the idea of being "perfectly normal."
- A participant suggests that the cultural impact of Miles Davis may have influenced perceptions of the name, comparing it to the name Jesus.
- There is a discussion about the Latin meaning of "Miles," with one participant recalling it relates to military personnel.
- Questions arise regarding the relationship between "Miles" and "Milo," with uncertainty about whether they are variations of each other.
- Some participants humorously propose alternative names, such as "Kilometer," in a playful comparison to "Miles."
- One participant expresses a negative association with the name, linking it to portrayals of children with cancer in media.
- Another participant makes a controversial claim about a perceived connection between the name Miles and certain social identities, including race and sexual orientation.
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Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the commonality and associations of the name Miles, with no clear consensus on its implications or cultural significance.
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Some statements reflect personal biases and cultural stereotypes, which may not be universally applicable or accepted.
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Pengwuino
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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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Pengwuino
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the miles i know is probably gay and girly
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hypatia
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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.
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