Man trades son's name for petrol - Would You

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By britexpat

A Florida man has traded the right to name his unborn son for £50 worth of petrol.

David Partin's son will be called Dixon and Willoughby Partin when he is born around Christmas.

His unusual first names are after the hosts of a local radio show which offered $100 of free gas to the listener who called in with the most interesting item to trade.

Needless to say, Mr Partin's offer to give up the naming rights for his unborn child was a winner, reports the Orlando Sentinel.

But he didn't sell his son out completely. He rejected a request from WHTQ hosts Richard Dixon and J. Willoughby to use the middle name "With Radio's Alan Spector" after their producer.

Mr Partin, 26, a landscaper from Orlando, said: "Hey, man, times are rough. I figure I'll be able to drive around for a couple of weeks on that gas."
The baby's mother, David's girlfriend, Samantha, added: "Well, it was his choice. I'd told him that if it was a girl, I'd name her. And if it was a boy, he'd get to choose."

She agreed her son might hate his name, adding: "But after he grows up some, he'll always have a story about his name. I always wanted that but never did with 'Samantha.' "

By Gypsy• 11 Aug 2008 13:21
Gypsy

No no I got it, I just wasn't thinking. :P

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By Vegas• 11 Aug 2008 13:16
Vegas

You can't teach experience

By mallrat• 11 Aug 2008 13:13
Rating: 3/5
mallrat

an odd choice.

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By Gypsy• 11 Aug 2008 13:07
Rating: 4/5
Gypsy

Yup, look in the article. The kids name is Dixon Willoughby.

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By britexpat• 11 Aug 2008 13:02
britexpat

Are you sure you spelt the first name correctly ??

By Gypsy• 11 Aug 2008 13:00
Rating: 3/5
Gypsy

I think Dixon Willoughby is kind of a cute name actually.

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By Mercia• 11 Aug 2008 12:53
Mercia

I dont think i will trade my future daughter's name, Lusail de' Velopement

By britexpat• 11 Aug 2008 12:43
Rating: 4/5
britexpat

Its a great idea..

I have already bought prize bonds and invested for the future of my son , Jethro Shell Super Premium lead free high octane Expat junior..

I hope to do the same for my daughter Jemma Ras Laffan phase ii in the near future..

By Gypsy• 11 Aug 2008 11:06
Rating: 4/5
Gypsy

LOL. I don't know, I'd probably do it. You can always change the name after you get the gas coupon right ;)

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By Murali• 11 Aug 2008 10:35
Murali

By brandylady• 11 Aug 2008 09:07
Rating: 3/5
brandylady

but as for having a story to tell about his name when he grows up, do you think its one he will want to tell his mates?? dont think so somehow

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