Now that's funny!I suppose it's just blarney. However, are guys with a German name meaning "wood" entitled to blarney? In fact, I think his name should be changed to "Holzkopf..."
BTW, thanks for the reference to "Saxons, Vikings, and Celts". I read the reviews on Amazon which are very detailed. My curiosity was piqued so I ordered the book. I've forgotten the game thread where it came up. Anyway, looking forward to an interesting read.