Talk:Geoffrey

Failed AfD

See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Geoff. Johnleemk | Talk 10:39, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

Eh? Could you please explain how two votes to keep versus four or five to delete adds up to a consensus to keep? Flapdragon 11:15, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

See also my question to Johnleemk on his Talk page (since he says he does not usually watch the Talk pages of articles). Flapdragon 12:00, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

Don't do it.. GEOFFS ARE BETTER... MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey my name's Austin do I still get a say in this?... This is an outrage to Geoff's everywhere. If this article is merged we will always be known as "G-offs" or the other "Jeffs" when we're the original, non-lazy way of spelling it! I vote a no-merge! Grant us our own wikipedia page at least *Shut the F up, My name is Geoff and i dont complain... seriously merge or not its a different way to spell it but that doesn't make it "better"

Merge vote

"It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Jeffrey. (Discuss)"

Definitely merge them. Geoffrey and Jeffrey are just spelling variants. In fact they're sort of merged already, in that they each contain examples of the other spelling. Flapdragon 03:02, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

Haha, I'm probably "biased" in that I am a possessor of the name with the spelling of this page, but I believe that "Jeffrey" and "Jeffery" are medieval varients on "Geoffrey"--so then, shouldn't they be merged into this article? -Theaterfreak64 01:26, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

Well, it does seem to make sense to merge the later spelling into the earlier, not that it really matters. Flapdragon 01:47, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

Being named Jeffrey, I don't want my name being merged in with the name of the Toys R Us Giraffe. Don't merge Cao Wei 21:36, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

They are of different descent and are spelled differently. DO NOT MERGE.

Merge --GeorgeMoney ^T·C 23:45, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

Being named Geoffrey, I take great pride in my name and can easily distinguish it from "Jeffrey." Technically the pronunciation it slightly different also (with the nickname G-Off not being too far from the correct pronunciation). These are two similar but different names and should NOT be merged. -Geoff

I am also a Geoffrey, and a history major; I resent any attempt at equating these two things both because of the perpetual misspellings of my own name and from a historical standpoint. Geoffrey is the older incarnation. Do not merge them!

I think most people who spell their names Geoffrey (like myself) consider it to be a source of pride, feeling a certain bond with others of the same name that isn't shared with Jeffreys. They help distinguish people in certain situations where multiple Geoffrey/Jeffreys are present and, having different roots, do not belong in the same article, except when referring to the other as a possible alternate spelling with different histories.

DO NOT merge. a merge would only be appropriate if the two were infact the SAME name, which they are not.

DO NOT merge: There is actually a divide between the names, and though they seem to share a linguistic etymology, their stark differences among english speakers (whether perceived or real) present the need for an informed public being notified of that status. And yes, I am a Geoff. Cybertooth85 07:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Pronunciation

Just out of curiosity, is the pronunciation of "Geoffrey" as "JOFF-ree" as opposed to "JEFF-ree" something that is common in real life, or just a Strangers with Candy running joke?--216.165.62.34 05:33, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

It is indeed something that happens a lot, whether by familiar folks saying it in gest (form of playful mockery or endearment), or by strangers genuinely mispronouncing the name. Cybertooth85 07:03, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

The Juice

I removed: "In North American cultures, namely the United States and Canada, people with this specific spelling of the name are commonly referred to as "The Juice." " because there is no reference, and I can FIND no reference to this. If this was "common," I would be able to find something on Google. I live in the United States, I know Geoffreys, and I've never heard anything about this. If someone wants this in the article, give some citation. If it must be included, change "commonly" to "sometimes" because the former is simply untrue. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Platypirfun (talk • contribs) 19:23, 13 September 2007 (UTC)