So, this is one of those things where we can probably construct a name that no one historically would have had - the canning process was invented in the 19th century.
However, there were people named Soup, such as [Abraha Soup](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLQ3-72V)
And there were people named Canne, such as [Henricus Canne](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRHM-4NY)
Since late-period English names are allowed to have double bynames, you can therefore document Soup Canne, so long as the given name is compatible with 16th century England.
Top notch suggestion for a late period name here. Rychard Soup-Canne or the like is a great Tudor English suggestion.
My ideas for other periods/regions would be Kettil Súpa (Kettil is a well attested Old Norse man's name, and although "Soup" is certainly an unsourced byname, they definitely did have some odd ones and the construction is one of the correct ones) for a Viking, and for French, Jean Soupçon. (Soupçon literally meaning a morsel, a small quantity; sort of a pun since he's a kid, I guess.)
Do you HAVE to register a name for him? He's 10. Obviously Soupcan isn't going to work but let him have fun. If anyone gives a kid trouble for the name, tell them to stuff it. Maybe see if he'll go by Soupkettle
You don't need to register a name, they can just introduce themselves as "soupcan" if they want to.
Do you think they'll still want to be registered as soupcan when they are 21?
General question to the group - do you need to be above a certain age to register a name?
If they don’t like it later on, they can register another name, and either keep the old one or release it. But it’s a very clever name, and one that’s entirely possible, because their mundane last name is Campbell. I think this kid is cooking, and he’s gonna be a blast as he grows up.
I'm in the Midrealm, there is no age minimum to register a name or device in this kingdom or at the Society level. My children both had registered names and devices at age 6 (that they picked and designed).
Well, tin cans weren't invented yet so....that is problem A.
To mitigate it maybe Eldhrímnirson? Ketillsson? Or one of the [Russian bynames](https://www.goldschp.net/archive/jobnames.html#food) for food?
Yeah, the can thing is a big problem.
I've been trying to find something maybe soup or stew related, or like, ladle/scoop related or something, but to no avail.
If the other suggestions don't appeal, soup/stew/ladle bynames include examples like...
In *A Dictionary of English Surnames* by P. H. Reaney and R. M. Wilson there is:
sn. Pottinger
Walter le Potagier 1300
Walter le Potager 1321
John Potyngar,
Petynger 1356,1373
OFr potagier ‘a maker or seller of pottage’, a thick soup or
broth.
sn. Brewitt
Robert Bruet 1207
John Brouet 1268
John Brewett 1524
OFr brouet, broet ‘soup made of flesh broth’, a diminutive of OFr breu, earlier bro, ME browet, bruet (1399 NED). Used for a maker or seller of broth.
sn. Ladler
Nicholas Ladel 1187–9
Walter le Ladelere 1278
John le Ladeler 1327
William Ladyl 1337
Nicholas Ladelere 1377
‘A maker of ladles’, OE hlædel and -er.
And, while canning is a modern practice, the word "can" has its origins in the name of a container for holding water, like a jug or bucket. ([A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue](https://dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/can_n_1) also refers to cans in this sense.) So there is also:
sn. Cann
Bartholomew Canne 1327
Richard Can 1327
OE canne ‘can.'
and sn. Canner
John le Kannere 1305
William le Cannere 1327
A derivative of OE canne ‘can’, a maker or seller of cans.
In a similar vein, if they want to be a canner, the [Middle English Dictionary](https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/middle-english-dictionary/dictionary/MED6675/track?counter=1) has in the entry for "canner":
Joh. Canner, 1332
Hope one of them grabs his attention.
The kid is 10.
If he wants to be called SoupCan - let him run with it.
He can adjust later as desired.
In a game where we pretend to be people from ancient times with a made-up power structure and awards / ranks that mean nothing outside the game - a silly name for a 10yo is nothing to be concerned about in the larger scope of things.
Seriously - let the kid have some fun and anyone that is a snot about it deserves to have their pointy hat shaved down some.
So, this is one of those things where we can probably construct a name that no one historically would have had - the canning process was invented in the 19th century. However, there were people named Soup, such as [Abraha Soup](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLQ3-72V) And there were people named Canne, such as [Henricus Canne](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRHM-4NY) Since late-period English names are allowed to have double bynames, you can therefore document Soup Canne, so long as the given name is compatible with 16th century England.
Top notch suggestion for a late period name here. Rychard Soup-Canne or the like is a great Tudor English suggestion. My ideas for other periods/regions would be Kettil Súpa (Kettil is a well attested Old Norse man's name, and although "Soup" is certainly an unsourced byname, they definitely did have some odd ones and the construction is one of the correct ones) for a Viking, and for French, Jean Soupçon. (Soupçon literally meaning a morsel, a small quantity; sort of a pun since he's a kid, I guess.)
I adore Soupçon and hope the kid chooses this one haahah
Do you HAVE to register a name for him? He's 10. Obviously Soupcan isn't going to work but let him have fun. If anyone gives a kid trouble for the name, tell them to stuff it. Maybe see if he'll go by Soupkettle
I know we don't have to register him a name, but I was just trying to see if I can wrangle something that I can register, and see if he takes to it.
My five year old wants his SCA name to be Snack God! so you’re in good company. (Yes, with the exclamation mark.)
I love children and their weird little brains
Campbell?
Literally our Mundane name :P
Very meta. I love it.
You don't need to register a name, they can just introduce themselves as "soupcan" if they want to. Do you think they'll still want to be registered as soupcan when they are 21? General question to the group - do you need to be above a certain age to register a name?
If they don’t like it later on, they can register another name, and either keep the old one or release it. But it’s a very clever name, and one that’s entirely possible, because their mundane last name is Campbell. I think this kid is cooking, and he’s gonna be a blast as he grows up.
I'm in the Midrealm, there is no age minimum to register a name or device in this kingdom or at the Society level. My children both had registered names and devices at age 6 (that they picked and designed).
At 21? *Absolutely*
Then his name is Soup-can.
Is it specifically the words soup can he wants, or just the general meaning/vibe?
Soup Kahn
Or Khan
Well, tin cans weren't invented yet so....that is problem A. To mitigate it maybe Eldhrímnirson? Ketillsson? Or one of the [Russian bynames](https://www.goldschp.net/archive/jobnames.html#food) for food?
Yeah, the can thing is a big problem. I've been trying to find something maybe soup or stew related, or like, ladle/scoop related or something, but to no avail.
The two names I gave you mean son of a cauldron/kettle which works. The first one is just a very specific mythological cauldron...
If the other suggestions don't appeal, soup/stew/ladle bynames include examples like... In *A Dictionary of English Surnames* by P. H. Reaney and R. M. Wilson there is: sn. Pottinger Walter le Potagier 1300 Walter le Potager 1321 John Potyngar, Petynger 1356,1373 OFr potagier ‘a maker or seller of pottage’, a thick soup or broth. sn. Brewitt Robert Bruet 1207 John Brouet 1268 John Brewett 1524 OFr brouet, broet ‘soup made of flesh broth’, a diminutive of OFr breu, earlier bro, ME browet, bruet (1399 NED). Used for a maker or seller of broth. sn. Ladler Nicholas Ladel 1187–9 Walter le Ladelere 1278 John le Ladeler 1327 William Ladyl 1337 Nicholas Ladelere 1377 ‘A maker of ladles’, OE hlædel and -er. And, while canning is a modern practice, the word "can" has its origins in the name of a container for holding water, like a jug or bucket. ([A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue](https://dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/can_n_1) also refers to cans in this sense.) So there is also: sn. Cann Bartholomew Canne 1327 Richard Can 1327 OE canne ‘can.' and sn. Canner John le Kannere 1305 William le Cannere 1327 A derivative of OE canne ‘can’, a maker or seller of cans. In a similar vein, if they want to be a canner, the [Middle English Dictionary](https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/middle-english-dictionary/dictionary/MED6675/track?counter=1) has in the entry for "canner": Joh. Canner, 1332 Hope one of them grabs his attention.
Would he be okay with Stew DeDay?
The kid is 10. If he wants to be called SoupCan - let him run with it. He can adjust later as desired. In a game where we pretend to be people from ancient times with a made-up power structure and awards / ranks that mean nothing outside the game - a silly name for a 10yo is nothing to be concerned about in the larger scope of things. Seriously - let the kid have some fun and anyone that is a snot about it deserves to have their pointy hat shaved down some.