Nicknames from Thai boys

Nicknames from Thai boys

If a Thai boy is shy about telling you what his nickname means, he might have a good reason. Thai children are officially named by a Buddhist monk when they are at least 30 days old. In the meantime, their parents give them a nickname - and it usually sticks.

The Thais are a superstitious race. To protect their children from the envious attention of demons, Thai parents tend to choose nicknames that are unremarkable or downright unflattering. A pencil-thin Thai boy could live his whole life being called fatty (Uan).

Here are some off the meanings of common nicknames for Thai boys. Sure there are a lot more nicknames.

Fon Rain
Gai Chicken
Gop Frog
Gung Prawn
Lek Small
Mai New
Moo Pig
Neung One
Nit Tiny
Noi Little
Nok Bird
Uan Fat
Yai Big
Ying Female

Ying was the name from my Thaifriend in Pattaya last Feb. and he (she ), was shy about his (here), name ! " Monty named him (her), Yai ( big ). " I am sure Monty is much better in tipping names ! :clown:

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[PeterUK]

This evening I was chatting to a young man in one of the Pattayaland sois and asked his name. 'My name is Mud,' he said. That goes for quite a few members of this board too, doesn't it.

This evening I was chatting to a young man in one of the Pattayaland sois and asked his name. 'My name is Mud,' he said. That goes for quite a few members of this board too, doesn't it.

If the cap fits wear it.

... is "Porn". Some of us have worked our way through several letters of the alphabet, A, B, C, O and T being very popular

[Smiles]

Sat chatting with a very handsome young man at a table-for-two at Connect Guesthouse boy-watching bar one evening in Patong. He eventually mentioned that his (nick) name was 'Dollar'' and ... I from Hat Yai ... ". On the same trip I also met 'Money' from Surat Thani.

With the former I feigned a quick bout of the runs and (hastily) excused myself. With the latter, I went with the flow ... :bounce:

Cheers ...

I met one moneyboy who's name was AOF (pronounced OFF).. I thought to myself.. "yes.. I bet you have been many times" LOL

Anyone been given a nickname by Thai friends?

Anyone been given a nickname by Thai friends?

I'm known as Khun Suai in Patters. I know, it's not nearly as fancy as yours, Uncle Fester aka Farang Nom Yai.

Does anybody know the meaning of the nickname Nook?
Thanks, Hobie

[TOQ]

Does anybody know the meaning of the nickname Nook?
Thanks, Hobie

You just opened the door all the way on that one

john