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Abigail O'Leary

Mum trolled for naming kids Tiamarie and Jackdaniel defends unusual choices

A mum has been trolled online for naming her children Tiamarie and Jackdaniel.

Sarah Mennell, from 35, said she and her children aren't bothered by the name mocking, adding that Tiamarie, 11, and Jackdaniel, 12, are "used to any negativity".

The mum-of-five, from Hull, said she chose the monikers because people “can’t all have boring names”.

But despite them sounding like alcoholic spirits, Sarah said the children are not in fact named after drinks.

She says Jackdaniel is named after a Canadian runner and Tiamarie is named after a Spanish waitress.

Sarah said: "Negative comments don’t bother us don’t worry folks.

Tiamarie, 11, and Jackdaniel, 12 - who um Sarah said are not named after alcoholic drink (Hull Daily Mail WS)

"Tiamarie and Jackdaniel are well used to any negativity on their names. After all anyone who knows us and the kids know the names suit.

“Most of the people commenting look like they have issues themselves but we have thick skin."

Some people online couldn't help but comment on the unusual names after Sarah made headlines for revealing she spends £250 on each of their uniforms.

Soma said: "Tiamarie and Jackdaniel? Are you serious?!! We rescued a dog called JD and changed it as we thought it was naff. Poor kids."

Another wrote: "Mummy should have invested in better names. WkdBlue, RedStripe and AppleSourz have future CEO written all over them *eyeroll*"

Luke Dunnsaid: “Their dad Johnny Walker works long hours.

Sarah said her children are "used to any negativity" (Facebook)

"He also Fosters two kids called Stella and Glen Fiddich. Lovely family”, reports the Sun .

Sarah is also mum to Sydney, ten, Princess, six, and Albert, four.

The mum's unusual choice of names for her children came to light after she made headlines for revealing she spends £250 on each of their uniforms.

She was speaking following a campaign to reduce the cost of uniforms to make it "poverty proof."

Tiamarie joined Kingswood Academy in Hull last year and her eldest son, Jackdaniel, joins this September.

Having purchased their full branded uniforms, including PE kits, the mum has spent more than £250 each.

Sarah said: "I personally think the price is reasonable.

Tiamarie and Jackdaniel in their Kingswood Academy school uniforms (Hull Daily Mail WS)

"The full Kingswood uniform with rugby tops, shorts, tracksuit, rugby socks, ties and all shoes are around £250 in total.

"It’s a investment in their education. If the kids feel smart and look smart it really helps them and it helps them fit in."

The uniform campaign has gained support from parents who urge schools to cut the cost of uniform by removing the requirement to use branded, more expensive items.

Sarah added: "The children wear this uniform for nearly seven hours a day. The quality is better than cheaper brands and my daughter's looks as good as it did a year ago.

"Having the whole school uniform really gives them a push and makes them feel proud. My daughter has 100 per cent attendance for the time in her first year at secondary school.

Kingswood Academy - where Sarah's children Tiamarie and Jackdaniel attend in their £250 uniforms (Hull Daily Mail / SWNS.com)

"Usually she has the odd day off in primary school, but no, she has to attend and keep her 100 per cent. This is not us making her go, even when she might be a little off she literally never wants to miss a day’s education.

"She is up at 6.30am, school uniform on and is dressed. As soon as she home she in her non uniform and folds it up and hangs it herself because she’s proud to wear it.

"Where my kids usually sling it in the floor the value of the uniform teaches them respect.

"I could have probably got it cheaper buying cheaper trousers and shirts shoes but the quality is not as good.

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