what-less?

Hi snaars fans! Doing a lot of work, getting ready for the Big Move. It's been a dry spell as far as blogging, but I have a few minutes to relate an amusing anecdote. Another conversation with Havilah:

H: I have another new classmate in school. His name is Duck-less.
me: What?
H: Duck-less.
me: His name is Duckless.
(slight pause)
H: Dickless?
me (trying not to laugh): You mean Douglas?
H: Oh no no, he said he doesn't like to be called that.

Hmmmm ... methinks my daughter is confused.