What's in a name?

Okay, honestly, when you picture a guy named, let's say 'Melvin,' what do you picture? Be honest!!! I did not go out with 'Melvin' last night, but something tantamount. He arrived at the bar before I did. As the hostess guided me to the area where my date was sitting in sea of potentially eligible bachelors, I immediately picked him out. He was not the guy who had his laptop bag sitting beside him, nor the hottie who had his Adidas bag underneath the bar stool where I would soon be sitting. Nope, there he was, hunched a little forward with a very warm, friendly, welcoming smile. I honestly wanted to immediately hug him when I met him because he looked like the kind of guy who would never harm a flea and would ALWAYS go get frozen yogurt with me.

Instead of the big bear hug that you'd deliver to your favorite uncle, I gave him a big smile and introduced myself. I proceeded to order a tall vodka soda...he was already drinking a Scotch on the rocks...and the convo ensued.

The best part: It was an enjoyable hour of conversation with a new friend. He also taught me about some medically approved machine that delivers an abs workout without any exertion on the part of the person with said abs. He said he lost an inch around his middle the first time he did it. Intrigued? I am!

The worst part: Not a sports fan, whatsoever. He lived in Manhattan for a few years and NEVER went to Yankee Stadium. Never! Can you believe that?! I'm flying there this summer specifically so I can see a game in the historically famed stadium while it's in its final season.

Turnoff: As we parted ways, we shook hands. Are you familiar with the dead fish handshake? Yes, that's what it was. When I was 9 years old my grandma taught me how to shake hands and I'm a girl. Oh boy....anyhow....

Turnon: He was not scary, offensive, aggressive, or egotistical. He made several funny comments.

Summary:
He paid.
Scoopability: 2 out of 5
Spark factor: 0.74 (I'm sorry, the handshake thing was creepy.)
Number exchange? He asked, I gave him mine. I'd be happy to hang out with him again, although it probably won't be at a baseball game!

The name thing, though, I'm really wondering....Are there any Melvins, Marvins, Dwaynes, or Freds whom you know that go by their full first name and are cool? On the flip-side, are there any Dillons, Codys, or Trevors whom you know who are nerdy? Does the name make the person or the person make the name?