April 9 is National Name Yourself Day. You can observe the occasion by sampling a new name for the day. If you’re a stepparent you probably already have a new name used on a regular basis.
The Pretty Lady and I were both raised by old school parents – a child should never, ever address an adult by their first name. Early in our relationship, the Pretty Lady’s children called me Mr. Campbell or Mr. Gerardo.
When we started making wedding plans we discussed what the children should call me after we jumped the broom. At the time, the Pretty Lady had joint custody with her ex so being called dad or another father derivative wasn’t an option.
The kids also agreed. I felt it sounded too stuffy to continue with Mr. Campbell and Mr. Gerardo so I asked to be called by my first name – so much for my old school training. It turned out Gerardo was a mouthful for everyone.
Eventually, everyone began calling me, “G” which continues to this day. After Nathaniel was born the kids referred to me as Daddy when speaking with Nathaniel. When Nathaniel became a “wise” teenager he frequently called me “Old Man.” 😥
Enjoy these jokes and puns about names.
1.My son Luke loves the fact he’s named after a Star Wars character. My daughter Chewbacca, not so much.
2. Everyone’s making a big deal about how the second person to receive the Covid 19 vaccine was named William Shakespeare. However, I think it’s much ado about nothing.
3. Hooters is trying to stay afloat during this pandemic so they’re starting door-to-door service thus a name change is in order. They will now be known as Knockers.
4. What do you call a committee made up entirely of people named William? A Billboard.
5. What’s the name of that two-faced villain, something “dent”? It’s President.
6. If you’re planning on opening a clock/watch repair shop, I’ve got the perfect name for it – Uncertain Times.
7. You know you have a drinking problem when the bartender knows your name. And you’ve never been to that bar before.
8. What do Alexander The Great and Winnie The Pooh have in common? The same middle name.
9. When I see a couple’s names carved into a tree, I don’t think it’s sweet. I think it’s strange how many people take a knife on a date.
10. I buy my guns from a guy named T-Rex. He’s a small arms dealer.
11. Why the hell did they name them “Soldier ants” and not “Combatants”?
12. What is the name of Daniel Craig’s last movie? Probably, “Bond Voyage.”
13. I used to date a girl named Ruth but she broke up with me and now I am ruthless.
14. What is another name for a stupid fish? Dum bass.
William Shakespeare wrote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” In the context of stepparents, it means, “What matters is who you are as a person not what you’re called.” Although we may never be called, “Dad” or “Mom” we choose to be and act like one deserving of the title. ~ Gerardo Campbell
Should I force my children to call my boyfriend dad? What should my son call his new stepfather? What does my 18-month-old call his step-grandma? The answers are a click away.
About the author
In 1995, Gerardo Campbell married into a blended family, becoming the stepdad to his wife’s two children. In 2011, he started Support for Stepfathers to reverse the nearly 70% divorce rate for blended families in the US. His website is to help and inspire stepfathers, aspiring stepfathers, and women who love them. You can follow Support for Stepdads on
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