Britain's most unfortunate names
(from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics - 25 February 2009)
Jo King and Terry Bull on list of Britain's most unfortunate names They might sound like punchlines to very bad jokes, but real people have been named Helen Back, Jo King and Justin Case, according to researchers investigating Britain's most unfortunate names.
The team also managed to find people whose parents were inconsiderate enough to name them Terry Bull, Mary Christmas, Anna Sasin and even Doug Hole.
A spokesman for online parenting advice service TheBabyWebsite.com, which carried out the study, said: "Parents need to think carefully when choosing names for their children.
"Their name will be with them for life and what may be quirky and fun for a toddler might be regretted terribly when that person becomes older or even a grandparent perhaps."
For Stan Still, 76, living with his name has been a test of his patience.
The retired RAF airman, from Cirencester, Gloucs, said: "My name has been a blooming millstone around my neck my entire life.
"When I was in the RAF my commanding officer used to shout 'Stan Still, get a move on' and roll about laughing. It got hugely boring after a while."
Meanwhile, Rose Bush, from
The 51-year-old author said: "I love my name. It has caused me no trouble whatsoever. People like it. I always get comments about it but they are always very positive."
The month-long survey also managed to hunt down a Paige Turner, Chris Cross, Barry Cade, Sonny Day, Teresa Green, and Ray Gunn.
Doug Hole of Penrith refused to talk about his name. He said: "I don't want to be involved just because I have an unusual name."
Beyond
Medical professionals also provided some entertaining titles such as Dr Leslie Doctor; Dr Thoulton Surgeon; Dr Payne, a plastic surgeon from
While Dr Sumey is likely to invite more than his fair share of lawsuits from disgruntled patients.
BRITAIN
- Barb Dwyer
- Pearl Button
- Ray Gunn
- Helen Back
- Stan Still
- Jo King
- Lee King
- Terry Bull
- Mary Christmas
- Max Power
- Paige Turner
- Sonny Day
- Tim Burr
- Teresa Green
- Will Power
- Anna Sasin
- Chris Cross
- Doug Hole
- Justin Case
- Barry Cade
Worldwide
- Anna Prentice
- Annette Curtain
- Bill Board
- Carrie Oakey
- Dr Leslie Doctor
- Dr Thoulton Surgeon
- Dr Payne
- Les Plack
- Priti Manek
- Dr Sumey
Comments
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non yah: those poor,poor people!(ha ha)
(03/03/2009)
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ivor biggen: haha!(01/03/2009)
