Mohammed will top boys' names in Britain...

[JJC]

Mohammed (http://search.breitbart.com/q?s=mohammed&sid=breitbart.com) will likely become the most popular name for baby boys in Britain by the end of the year, The Times reported on Wednesday, citing government data (http://search.breitbart.com/q?s=%22government+data%22&sid=breitbart.com).

Though official records (http://search.breitbart.com/q?s=%22official+records%22&sid=breitbart.com) from the Office for National Statistics (http://search.breitbart.com/q?s=%22Office+for+National+Statistics%22&sid=breitbart.com) list the spelling Mohammed 23rd in its yearly analysis of the top 3,000 names given to children, when all the different spellings of the name are taken into account, it ranks second, only behind Jack, according to The Times.
There are various different spellings of the name because when it is transliterated into English from Arabic (http://search.breitbart.com/q?s=arabic&sid=breitbart.com), families spell it as closely to their own ****unciations as possible.
In total, 5,991 baby boys were given some version of the name Mohammed, with 6,928 baby boys named Jack.
Thomas was third with 5,921 names, with Joshua and Oliver rounding out the top five.
According to The Times, if the growth of the name Mohammed continues -- it rose by 12 percent last year -- the name will take the top spot by the end of this year.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070606062208.yii0bwst&show_article=1

Will this name top the list because of high birthrates in Muslim populations or because foreign names are becoming popular in British culture?

[Warlord]

Well it's a natural course of things.

[kamaz]

Al-Brittania has long ago been conquered by the muslims.

[Loki77]

Al-Brittania has long ago been conquered by the muslims.
....are you serious?

[kamaz]

Will this name top the list because of high birthrates in Muslim populations or because foreign names are becoming popular in British culture?


uh duh.. i wonder which one it is.

[Martial]

Mohammed will top boys' names in Britain...

and Jesus and Juan will hit the top of the list in the United States soon, too.


BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! To that.

[Loki77]

uh duh.. i wonder which one it is.
My friend...There are 1.5 million Muslims live in the UK out of a population of over 60 million....
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=184


Jack 1st
Mohammed is 22nd
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/special...names_boys.asp (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/specials/babiesnames_boys.asp)

[kamaz]

My friend...There are 1.5 million Muslims live in the UK out of a population of over 60 million....
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=184


Jack 1st
Mohammed is 22nd
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/special...names_boys.asp (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/specials/babiesnames_boys.asp)



so that article i just read is incorrect in saying that it will be #1 based on all the diff spellings?

[Firetxmi]

And why is everyone up in arms?

[futurepilot2004]

The reason its high up is because a high percentage of muslims use it as a first name. Its not really shocking that its up there.
And all this "ofmg!!!1the muslims are taking over crap" is really getting old.

[-Angel-]

The reason its high up is because a high percentage of muslims use it as a first name. Its not really shocking that its up there.
And all this "ofmg!!!1the muslims are taking over crap" is really getting old.

Quoted for truth

[Danik]

Thomas was third with 5,921 names, with Joshua and Oliver rounding out the top five.



Oliver?

Brits...:cantbeli:

[IraGlacialis]

Oh noes!! The Muslims are taking over! :roll:

Unless Jack Oliver (:lol:) Christian/Agnostic/Atheist comes home from school with the name Muhammad Ali X, I don't see what everybody is freaking out about.
It is plainly limited to the Muslim population. And personally, I don't see how names will be a stumbling block in integration.

[D-gin]

This isn't to bad, Moe is an easy name to remember.

[IraGlacialis]

This isn't to bad, Moe is an easy name to remember.
rofl
Never thought of the name Muhammed/Mohammed being cut down into that.

[D-gin]

rofl
Never thought of the name Muhammed/Mohammed being cut down into that.
I use to have a friend from Saudi named Mohammed but he liked to be called Moe.

;-)

[IraGlacialis]

I use to have a friend from Saudi named Mohammed but he liked to be called Moe.

;-)
It would make more sense than a lot of name shortenings I see.
How the hell does Richard turn into ****?

[Mr.K]

rofl
Never thought of the name Muhammed/Mohammed being cut down into that.

At work we call this dude named Mohamed, Moe, or Momo he seems ok with it.

[Breakfast in Vegas]

Hey Moe! (rubbing on top of head)

[digrar]

How the hell does Richard turn into ****?

Richard, Ricky, Rick, ****.

[ltrowley]

The reason its high up is because a high percentage of muslims use it as a first name. Its not really shocking that its up there.
And all this "ofmg!!!1the muslims are taking over crap" is really getting old.

just like the old rumour that 'white' people will somehow become a minority in london in 10 years :roll:

[a_very_ex_STAB]

Well if nearly all male muslim babies get called mohammed or whatever its bound to be way up there:roll:

[Violet Fashion by Mindy]

And there is also the Non-Muslims who have the 1st name. Back in my high school days there was a bloke from Moroccan descent who had the name. Funny thing was that he was a Christian.

[CPL Trevoga]

I think it's great that Muhamed and Osama are top names for boys in Britain. It's just shows that Britain is a vibrant, multicultural society with bright multi ethnic future.

[a_very_ex_STAB]

Looks like this particular storm in a teacup is bringing the Russia Strong!!!!!1111 crowd out of the woodwork :roll:

The only reason muslim names are no longer common in Russia is because you lost nearly all your muslim colonies in '91 rofl

[GunnerBhoy]

I think it's great that Muhamed and Osama are top names for boys in Britain. It's just shows that Britain is a vibrant, multicultural society with bright multi ethnic future.


I live and go to college in a very diverse part of England, i can tell you first hand that ethnic tension is very high. im not just talking about whites vs everyone, somalies hate asians, indians hate pakistanies etc etc. in my opinion public tension is inevitable with all the different communities keeping to themselves. i am in no way racist but i fail to see how people coming to his country to live of the Government will lead to a brght multi ethnic future. im not sayiny all immigrants are like that but the majority of the ones i know are. i apologies if ive offended everyone, its not my aim just my firss hand veiws.

[CPL Trevoga]

Looks like this particular storm in a teacup is bringing the Russia Strong!!!!!1111 crowd out of the woodwork :roll:

The only reason muslim names are no longer common in Russia is because you lost nearly all your muslim colonies in '91 rofl

Not nice Mr. I'm celebrating diversity here.

Where do you see Russia strong here????

[a_very_ex_STAB]

Not nice Mr. I'm celebrating diversity here.

Who said I had to be nice? I didn't get the memo.

If we kick all the muslims out of the UK where am I going to get a decent curry after I've been out on the piss? You racists just don't think about the potentially serious consequences of your prejudices :)

[Jobu]

Chavs named Mohammed on the street corners?

[imohammed2]

And there is also the Non-Muslims who have the 1st name. Back in my high school days there was a bloke from Moroccan descent who had the name. Funny thing was that he was a Christian.

i know a coptic christian with last name "jihad"

besides, worldwide, mohammed is already WAY up there in the top names list....

http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question9666.html

Question #9666. summerskye (http://www.funtrivia.com/profile/summerskye.html) asks:

What is the most common name in the world?
TheJay (http://www.funtrivia.com/profile/TheJay.html)

The most common surname is Li. 100 million people in China have it.

Jan 18 01, 9:55 PM spacecadet64 (http://www.funtrivia.com/profile/spacecadet64.html)

Believe it or not, the most common first name is Mohammed!

Jan 19 01, 1:53 AM

[imohammed2]

And there is also the Non-Muslims who have the 1st name. Back in my high school days there was a bloke from Moroccan descent who had the name. Funny thing was that he was a Christian.

i know a coptic christian with last name "jihad"

besides, worldwide, mohammed is already WAY up there in the top names list....

http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question9666.html

Question #9666. summerskye (http://www.funtrivia.com/profile/summerskye.html) asks:

What is the most common name in the world? TheJay (http://www.funtrivia.com/profile/TheJay.html)

The most common surname is Li. 100 million people in China have it.

Jan 18 01, 9:55 PM spacecadet64 (http://www.funtrivia.com/profile/spacecadet64.html)

Believe it or not, the most common first name is Mohammed!

Jan 19 01, 1:53 AM

[imohammed2]

just my firss hand veiws.

much different here in canada.....no one really gives two sh*ts what your race/ethnicity is....

lol, but we still hate each other all the same p-)

[Thor]

And all this "ofmg!!!1the muslims are taking over crap" is really getting old.
Yes OMFG why can't people stop bringing up this crap!!!1 Eurabia is a good thing that you should embrace. Go and play with video games and drink beer, and leave politics to the left-wing professionals.

[khukuri]

rofl
Never thought of the name Muhammed/Mohammed being cut down into that.

muahaha never thought of that

[GunnerBhoy]

Yes OMFG why can't people stop bringing up this crap!!!1 Eurabia is a good thing that you should embrace. Go and play with video games and drink beer, and leave politics to the left-wing professionals.


Im sure your views would be vastly diifferent if there where no jobs in your area because an immigrant will do the same work for half the money. doesnt affect me personally but it does people i know. im no racist but not all immigration is good. the town i live in probly has a popilation of 122,000, with 500 eastern europeans turning up by the bus load every week. i have no problem with people who actively contribute to this country but people seeing Britain as a place to come because of 'Good Benefits' piss me off. im sure they would feel the same if hundreds of thousands of Brits turned up on their doorstep asking for money.

[futurepilot2004]

Yes OMFG why can't people stop bringing up this crap!!!1 Eurabia is a good thing that you should embrace. Go and play with video games and drink beer, and leave politics to the left-wing professionals.

Haha, your hilarious. I`d expect nothing more from someone like you.

[Thor]

Haha, your hilarious. I`d expect nothing more from someone like you.
Truth hurts to some.

[futurepilot2004]

Truth hurts to some.

Just as paranoia and bigotry works for others.

[Wodan]

I don't see the problem..

I mean its not like the brits are killed, or that the brits convert

There will be no ethnical brit less, just cuz you have muslims in.. so where is your problem?

[Thor]

Just as paranoia and bigotry works for others.
Or as most people would put it, facts and a common sense to face the reality. Some have problems with that since it doesn't mix very well with their view of the world.

[Danik]

Im sure your views would be vastly diifferent if there where no jobs in your area because an immigrant will do the same work for half the money. doesnt affect me personally but it does people i know. im no racist but not all immigration is good. the town i live in probly has a popilation of 122,000, with 500 eastern europeans turning up by the bus load every week. i have no problem with people who actively contribute to this country but people seeing Britain as a place to come because of 'Good Benefits' piss me off. im sure they would feel the same if hundreds of thousands of Brits turned up on their doorstep asking for money.


im sure they would feel the same if hundreds of thousands of Brits turned up on their doorstep.:)

Too late.

[Kilgor]

Hands up who can identify a problem in a democracy where large demographic blocks can make a impact ? Thats unless you want more douchebags like George Galloway in office.

[a_very_ex_STAB]

Hands up who can identify a problem in a democracy where large demographic blocks can make a impact ? Thats unless you want more douchebags like George Galloway in office.

George Galloway isn't in office

[PaulClift]

Who cares, its a nicer name then all the currently fashionable ones, like Kyle and Kayden.

[serpenthead]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m306/BearMeat1845/NoIrish.jpg
Im sure your views would be vastly diifferent if there where no jobs in your area because an immigrant will do the same work for half the money. doesnt affect me personally but it does people i know. im no racist but not all immigration is good. the town i live in probly has a popilation of 122,000, with 500 eastern europeans turning up by the bus load every week. i have no problem with people who actively contribute to this country but people seeing Britain as a place to come because of 'Good Benefits' piss me off. im sure they would feel the same if hundreds of thousands of Brits turned up on their doorstep asking for money.

I can remember when people in Britain used to say the same thing about the Irish. Bigots and racists (of which you claim you are not one) used to try and garner hysteria that Paddy would be the top name if the immigrant Irish who were doing the 'same work for half the money' kept breeding.

I just about remember the signs in the windows of businesses in Britain, "No Dogs. No Irish". Perhaps you may have some relatives who remember those sings too Mr Duffy?

[a_very_ex_STAB]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m306/BearMeat1845/NoIrish.jpg

I can remember when people in Britain used to say the same thing about the Irish. Bigots and racists (of which you claim you are not one) used to try and garner hysteria that Paddy would be the top name if the immigrant Irish who were doing the 'same work for half the money' kept breeding.

I just about remember the signs in the windows of businesses in Britain, "No Dogs. No Irish". Perhaps you may have some relatives who remember those sings too Mr Duffy?

Absolutely spot on.
Good post.
A little bit of historical perspective is needed when dealing with all these hysterical right wingers hyping it up about how Britain is being taken over by muslim fanatics.
Catholics were being demonized in Britain in the same way that muslims are now and the massive Irish Catholic influx into Great Britain that started 150 years ago makes present day muslim immigration look like kids stuff.

Guess what present day Britain is not a Catholic ruled colony of the Irish Republic or the Vatican :roll:

[Hydro]

Let's break it down for the seriously mentally retarded:


There are 50 males. 45 of them are non-Muslim. 5 are Muslim. 4 out of those 5 Muslims are called Mohammed - it's very common, due to religious reasons and all that jazz.

The 45 non-Muslims are broken down thus:

3 are called Thomas.
2 are called Daniel.
5 are called David.
2 are called Robert.
1 is called Kieran.
3 are called Kyle.
2 are called Brian.
3 are called Michael.
1 is called Tarquin (oh dear).
2 are called Quentin.
3 are called Julian.
2 are called James.
1 is called Craig.
2 are called Ashley.
1 is called Peter.
1 is called Philip (he prefers Phil).
2 are called Martin
3 are called Lee.
4 are called Mark.
1 is called Christopher.
And finally we have William.


Now, we can see that Mohammed is rivalling both Mark and Dave for the top spot for most common male names, despite the fact that there are only 4 Muslims named Mohammed in a crowd of 46 others that AREN'T called Mohammed.

[GunnerBhoy]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m306/BearMeat1845/NoIrish.jpg

I can remember when people in Britain used to say the same thing about the Irish. Bigots and racists (of which you claim you are not one) used to try and garner hysteria that Paddy would be the top name if the immigrant Irish who were doing the 'same work for half the money' kept breeding.

I just about remember the signs in the windows of businesses in Britain, "No Dogs. No Irish". Perhaps you may have some relatives who remember those sings too Mr Duffy?


I am not a bigot nor racist as the point of my post was not to highlight colour or ethnicity more that people are coming to this country on mass to sponge of the system. my family moved here and worked hard thus contributing to Britain. i have absaloutely no problem what so ever with migrants wishing to do the same regardless of their colour or religion, i just dislike the fact that thousands of people come here to live off the government, if you can argue that this is not the case i suggest you get out more and have a look around. take it as you will i know im not a racist, i just care about the future of this country. anyway rant over.

[IraGlacialis]

1 is called Tarquin (oh dear).
:lol:
That's a real name? Sounds like something you would find in the Silmarillion.

Ah well, in a few years this will probably blow over and there will be worries about another set of immigrants and names (with the Muslims and Irish joining in the worrying).

[Firetxmi]

I am not a bigot nor racist as the point of my post was not to highlight colour or ethnicity more that people are coming to this country on mass to sponge of the system. my family moved here and worked hard thus contributing to Britain. i have absaloutely no problem what so ever with migrants wishing to do the same regardless of their colour or religion, i just dislike the fact that thousands of people come here to live off the government, if you can argue that this is not the case i suggest you get out more and have a look around. take it as you will i know im not a racist, i just care about the future of this country. anyway rant over.

Can you show some figures about how many immigrants come to "sponge off the government?" You state that "thousands" do, yet I have yet to see any supporting info. Walking down the street how can you tell whether someone who is an immigrant is "sponging off the government" or if they are working hard?

[IraGlacialis]

Can you show some figures about how many immigrants come to "sponge off the government?" You state that "thousands" do, yet I have yet to see any supporting info. Walking down the street how can you tell whether someone who is an immigrant is "sponging off the government" or if they are working hard?
x2
Besides, here in the US, and no doubt in Britain as well, there are just as many, probably more, naturally-born citizens that leech off the government.

[CPL Trevoga]

I like Jamal personally. I hope I did not offend anyone.

[Breakfast in Vegas]

I like Jamal personally. I hope I did not offend anyone.

Karl-Heinz. Everybody must be named Karl-Heinz.

[CPL Trevoga]

Karl-Heinz. Everybody must be named Karl-Heinz.

But it's not Islamic (peace be upon sweet Allah) enough.

[Heinemann]

Who wouldn't want to be named after the fearless warrior Muhammad?

[futurepilot2004]

I am not a bigot nor racist as the point of my post was not to highlight colour or ethnicity more that people are coming to this country on mass to sponge of the system. my family moved here and worked hard thus contributing to Britain. i have absaloutely no problem what so ever with migrants wishing to do the same regardless of their colour or religion, i just dislike the fact that thousands of people come here to live off the government, if you can argue that this is not the case i suggest you get out more and have a look around. take it as you will i know im not a racist, i just care about the future of this country. anyway rant over.

As others have said, would you please provide the stats for all these immigrants who are coming over and just "sponge" off the government. would you include the members of your family or their friends who went over to Britain and couldnt get jobs in that group??
Its quite hypocritical that with your username and avatar that you have btw.

[20070627]

Mohammed will top boys' names in Britain...

and Jesus and Juan will hit the top of the list in the United States soon, too.


BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! To that.


http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

[Atlam250]

I think it's great that Muhamed and Osama are top names for boys in Britain. It's just shows that Britain is a vibrant, multicultural society with bright multi ethnic future.

I hope you are being ironic.

[GunnerBhoy]

As others have said, would you please provide the stats for all these immigrants who are coming over and just "sponge" off the government. would you include the members of your family or their friends who went over to Britain and couldnt get jobs in that group??
Its quite hypocritical that with your username and avatar that you have btw.


LOl i have no facts or figure to back up my wild claims, all i can say is spend a month in town down south of England and see for yourself. i dont consider gangs of young males starting fights betweem different ethnic groups particularly valueble to this society. as for my family i can say every member of my family has always worked hard. my opinions may be seen as racist of bogoted, hypocrytical even whatever. all i can see is my family came here and in my opinion earnt the right to live here. All i can say is your views would be vastly different if you lived where i do. i have no more to say on the matter as i have no physical proof of what im saying just what i have seen. if not already this thread will easily turn into a slogging match and if im honest i cant be arsed! :)