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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Zargulon (talk | contribs) at 20:03, 29 April 2006. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Christian name vs. first name

On the page is written: "Haddock remained without a Christian name until the last completed story, [...] when the name "Archibald" was suggested."

I'm wondering what the "Christian name" refers to. If it's talking about the first name of the character, simply saying "first name" would be a lot more neutral. However if there is a strong christian aspect in the character's suggested name (if the christianity of the name is meaningful) then this is naturally correct. Or the term could refer to something quite different. In any case, I'm waiting a bit before changing the term. --81.197.72.252 11:41, 22 May 2004 (UTC)[reply]

I now changed the term as explained above. --81.197.79.157 12:18, 14 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Blistering Barnicles!!! Could you be a little more PC!?! Things must be boring in Finland.

Alright, it's back to normal now; sorry if you're offended.

I just realized that there isn't one mention of the Captain's comical alcoholism. I shall endevour to correct this oversight presently.

PC or not PC, "Christian name" sounds old fashioned. There is absolutely no reason not to use "first name", it is the normal expression. Please sign your edits. I don't think it makes any difference, but there is nothing remotely Christian about Captain Haddock except that he comes from a country with a predominantly Christian religious tradition, in which tradition he shows absolutely no evidence of participating. The only religious ceremony he participates in is the Inca ceremony for making him into toast. Zargulon 20:02, 29 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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