Alaskan couple names son James Tiberius Kirk

*Raph's Girl* · 05-19-2006, 11:49 PM

Like all parents, Marcus Weldy and his wife Rebecca McInnes Weldy of Nikiski are hoping their newborn baby will live long and prosper, but they went a step further to ensure their son's future.

"We decided to name him James Tiberius Kirk Weldy," said Rebecca in regard to the newest family member who, according to the Captain's Log, was added to the family fleet at 4:31 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2006.

For those not in the know, James T. Kirk - played by William Shatner - was the commander of the starship Enterprise in the 1960s science fiction series "Star Trek."

Rebecca said she is not a convention-going "trekkie,"as "Star Trek" fans are called, but is a longtime fan of the show.

"I really, really liked the first 'Star Trek' and William Shatner. He's the only captain in my opinion," she said.

Rebecca said she is too busy to keep watch much television these days, but she remembers tuning in regularly to watch "Star Trek" as a girl.

"I'd watch the original series after school and watch 'The Next Generation' too," she said.

"My whole family - my mom, brother, sister and my dad by forfeit - we're all 'Star Trek' fans," she said.

As Rebecca tells it, it was her mother who pushed to go where no one - or at least few - have gone before with regard to baby naming.

"We originally just liked the name James, then Tiberius was going to be his middle name. My mom loved the idea and said, 'You've got to put Kirk on there too,'" she said.

James joins siblings Roy, Rosabella, Vincent and Nicolaus.

"James will be our last baby and with four older brothers and sisters we thought he might need some of the captain's qualities. The original Kirk was bold, determined and brave, so hopefully he will be, too," she said.

So far, James seems to be off to a good start, according to Rebecca. Like his namesake, who frequently ignored the rules when it suited him, young James wasn't born when and where he was supposed to be.

Rebecca went into labor in the early morning and realized she couldn't make it to the hospital even if her husband drove at warp speed. Dr. "Bones" McCoy, the doctor on the starship Enterprise, was unavailable to make a house call, so the couple did the next best thing.

"We called the Nikiski Fire Department and EMS, and, to their credit, they were here within three minutes, but James was already born. His dad delivered him here at home, which wasn't the plan or anything, so I guess he's already charting his own course," she said.

Despite his early arrival, Rebecca said James is healthy and eating well, though he's nursing rather than eating from a food replicator.

"He's getting big, is bright-eyed and doing good," she said.

Marcus, James' father, said he also is a "Star Trek" fan and is happy with his new son's name.

"It's unique, that's for sure. Not everyone catches on right away, but those that do get it have really liked it. Everyone calls him 'Little Captain,'" Marcus said.

As to whether James will attend public school or Star Fleet Academy, his parents said it's too soon to say.

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Raph's Girl note: That kid is gonna be beat up alot in school..

**Jester** · 05-19-2006, 11:56 PM

"Fists on stun!"
"He..he...Good one Blake"
"Shut up, you brown noesing pleep."

Sorry...I thought this is what the bully and one of his gang would say before they wailed on little Jim Kirk. I can just hear that Trek fight music now...:p Maybe JT will go by that instead.

*Sewer Bull* · 05-20-2006, 01:50 AM

... OMG. I thought naming kids after popculture characters is quite common and doesn't deserve a "news status".

Space Lieutenant Josh · 05-20-2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sewer Bull

... OMG. I thought naming kids after popculture characters is quite common and doesn't deserve a "news status".

Unless, of course, a celebrity names their child after one.

Kal-El Cage is gonna learn real fast he doesn't have superpowers.

...Has anyone heard that one?

If Nicholas Cage had named his son Luke it would've been cooler.

Ra · 05-20-2006, 03:39 AM

...beam me up, Scotty

*Raph's Girl* · 05-20-2006, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Space Lieutenant Josh

Unless, of course, a celebrity names their child after one.

Kal-El Cage is gonna learn real fast he doesn't have superpowers.

If Nicholas Cage had named his son Luke it would've been cooler.

Nick Cage named his son Kal El cuz he's a superman fanatic...He named himself after Luke Cage.

Funny how nobody ever mentions Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams.

*Spitfire* · 05-20-2006, 06:55 AM

"We did it to get media attention because we know in Amercia you get in the news with by doing stupid crap like this"

*Mecha Cow* · 05-20-2006, 09:57 AM

Hey, it could have been worse, they could have named him 'Spock' instead.

**Jester** · 05-20-2006, 11:53 AM

Ehhh....there was a child psychologist named Spock...so it's so nuts...

*Storm Wolf* · 05-22-2006, 12:04 PM

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Rebecca said she is not a convention-going "trekkie,"

Maybe not a convention-going trekkie....but I'd say you have to be a Trekkie at heart to name your kid after a Star Trek captian.

And wow....That's a long name. They may have wanted thier child to posses the qualities of the character, but did they ever think how picked on and ridiculed the child might be later in life?

Just like that poor child named...Apple...*shakes head*

*iris* · 05-22-2006, 01:47 PM

*shrug*

The name is not that long at all. It's only one syllable longer than mine. James and Kirk are ordinary names (unlike Apple). Tiberius is a killer name. Shatner has surpassed "legend" and is approaching god status in pop culture. I don't feel sorry for the kid.

Stupid-funny article.

05-19-2006, 11:49 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Alaskan couple names son James Tiberius Kirk Like all parents, Marcus Weldy and his wife Rebecca McInnes Weldy of Nikiski are hoping their newborn baby will live long and prosper, but they went a step further to ensure their son's future. "We decided to name him James Tiberius Kirk Weldy," said Rebecca in regard to the newest family member who, according to the Captain's Log, was added to the family fleet at 4:31 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2006. For those not in the know, James T. Kirk - played by William Shatner - was the commander of the starship Enterprise in the 1960s science fiction series "Star Trek." Rebecca said she is not a convention-going "trekkie,"as "Star Trek" fans are called, but is a longtime fan of the show. "I really, really liked the first 'Star Trek' and William Shatner. He's the only captain in my opinion," she said. Rebecca said she is too busy to keep watch much television these days, but she remembers tuning in regularly to watch "Star Trek" as a girl. "I'd watch the original series after school and watch 'The Next Generation' too," she said. "My whole family - my mom, brother, sister and my dad by forfeit - we're all 'Star Trek' fans," she said. As Rebecca tells it, it was her mother who pushed to go where no one - or at least few - have gone before with regard to baby naming. "We originally just liked the name James, then Tiberius was going to be his middle name. My mom loved the idea and said, 'You've got to put Kirk on there too,'" she said. James joins siblings Roy, Rosabella, Vincent and Nicolaus. "James will be our last baby and with four older brothers and sisters we thought he might need some of the captain's qualities. The original Kirk was bold, determined and brave, so hopefully he will be, too," she said. So far, James seems to be off to a good start, according to Rebecca. Like his namesake, who frequently ignored the rules when it suited him, young James wasn't born when and where he was supposed to be. Rebecca went into labor in the early morning and realized she couldn't make it to the hospital even if her husband drove at warp speed. Dr. "Bones" McCoy, the doctor on the starship Enterprise, was unavailable to make a house call, so the couple did the next best thing. "We called the Nikiski Fire Department and EMS, and, to their credit, they were here within three minutes, but James was already born. His dad delivered him here at home, which wasn't the plan or anything, so I guess he's already charting his own course," she said. Despite his early arrival, Rebecca said James is healthy and eating well, though he's nursing rather than eating from a food replicator. "He's getting big, is bright-eyed and doing good," she said. Marcus, James' father, said he also is a "Star Trek" fan and is happy with his new son's name. "It's unique, that's for sure. Not everyone catches on right away, but those that do get it have really liked it. Everyone calls him 'Little Captain,'" Marcus said. As to whether James will attend public school or Star Fleet Academy, his parents said it's too soon to say. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...I&SECTION=HOME Raph's Girl note: That kid is gonna be beat up alot in school.. __________________

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05-22-2006, 01:47 PM	#11
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	shrug The name is not that long at all. It's only one syllable longer than mine. James and Kirk are ordinary names (unlike Apple). Tiberius is a killer name. Shatner has surpassed "legend" and is approaching god status in pop culture. I don't feel sorry for the kid. Stupid-funny article. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]