You may remember this fellow. I found him at an estate sale and posted about him here. I asked about naming him and got lots of suggestions from people. A year has past since I got him and he is still nameless. It has been on my mind. He does need a name. I wrote down all the suggestions (more on the flip side). Shara has been very persistent with name suggestions.
I had one name in my head after reading it in an old yearbook the other day. It was BUNN. I liked it, but it needed something else.
I got this comment the other day from a blog reader, George.
Hey Magpie! I have been wanting to Email you for sometime now. Today when I saw your Independence Day post, I remembered why. Ever since you first ran your contest to name the Little Boy Mannequin, I wanted to tell you my suggestion. Someone may have already said this to you, but ever since I first laid eyes on him, I just knew his name was... HENRY. From time to time I see him pop-up on your blog & I yell to my wife, "Hey, Magpie Ethel has HENRY again today!" Well today, my wife (Donna) wisely said, "You better Email Magpie Ethel with your suggestion, before she names him something else. That is... if you know what's good for you." So, I officially submit his name, HENRY. I hope you like it & agree. My wife Donna & I are big fans & read your column everyday. You are a cool inspiration! Peace... George
I like the name HENRY..and a couple of other people had suggested it as well...but I like the name BUNN. I am putting two and two together. I am going to call him HENRY BUNN. I am going to call him by both names..not just HENRY, but HENRY BUNN.
Done.
Happy Day Henry Bunn.
Hi Laurie,
What a great name for that cute fellow! I especially love the picture of Henry Bunn with the white duck sunglasses. Those are great! As always, it's great fun reading your posts. Happy Summer, Jay
Posted by: Jay | July 09, 2015 at 12:22 AM
I think Henry Bunn is a perfect name for your friend! I bet he likes the name also. Do you ever watch the twilight zone? I really dont, but it was on one night when I was too lazy to get up and find the clicker to change the station and ended up watching an episode. It was about dept store mannequins that took turns being alive and of course there had to be one mannequin that didnt want to return when it was time. just bizarre.. but I have visions of henry bunn having his turn coming to life! lol! I wonder what he would do. I think he would play in the sand on the beach! lol!
have a great day!
xoxo
vivian
Posted by: vivian | July 09, 2015 at 03:14 AM
There are some really fun entries on that whole list of names. I wan about to send you some more ideas myself, although I do like my original suggestion best. LOL. Maybe that could be his middle name?
Posted by: Eddie Mitchell | July 09, 2015 at 05:57 AM
Henry Bunn! Perfect!
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | July 09, 2015 at 06:14 AM
Welcome, Henry Bunn!
Posted by: Kathy | July 09, 2015 at 06:21 AM
Henry Bunn is the perfect name. Welcome to Blogland, Henry Bunn!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | July 09, 2015 at 06:21 AM
Well, Hello There!
Very pleased to meet you, Henry Bunn!
I look forward to seeing your sweet face in future posts!
Best wishes to you and Laurie for a wonderful weekend! :D
Fondly,
Audrey
Posted by: Audrey Aims | July 09, 2015 at 07:28 AM
Hazel's HALF brother. Love the name. Sorry to have been a pain. :)
Posted by: Shara | July 09, 2015 at 10:19 AM
I must have missed the post about you asking for name suggestions but as I was reading this post I had a name repeat over and over in my head and the name was George. I thought it was funny that a man named George suggested the name Henry. I'm glad to read that he has a name and it's Henry Bunn, it's a nice name!
Posted by: BethAnne | July 09, 2015 at 06:15 PM
Perfect! And those eyes...<3
Posted by: rosie | July 09, 2015 at 10:27 PM
Good choice. I have always called him JIMMIE, but with the hat, I must say Henry is more suitable. More refined. Sweeter too. Thanks for involving us once again.
Posted by: Nelda Johnson | July 10, 2015 at 08:59 AM
He looks like a Henry Bunn :-)
I like the name and I'm sure he does too!
Posted by: Doreen | July 10, 2015 at 07:55 PM
He's an old fashioned boy with an old fashioned name . Cute as a button !
Posted by: Lisa W. | July 11, 2015 at 02:29 PM
I love it. I especially love that you wanted to name him Bunn. My youngest daughter is known to all as Bunnie, Bunn for short, el bunabla when she is being a little devil. Feel free to use that on Henry Bunn if he misbehaves.
Posted by: Kim Mclees | July 11, 2015 at 05:15 PM