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Title: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Stoday on March 27, 2011, 10:34:31 AM
Of course, anyone can make up unfortunate names, but these are the ones I've come across that really were posessed by someone.

Mr A Nurse worked at the electricity company in Kings Lynn
Mr R Sitch worked at Sizewell nuclear power station
Dr H Wankowska is a sexual health consultant at Ipswich hospital
Mr Pulfree used to be Mrs Stoday's dentist
A Tool Hire shop in Ipswich used to have a shop "Hamptons" next door. (Hampton Wick is a London suburb and rhyming slang for dick)
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: MooseMom on March 27, 2011, 11:43:47 AM
I have to tell you this story...it's the only "cute kid" story I have because my son is autistic, and I don't get many chances to brag about him like other parents brag about little Johnny is the star athlete and little Susie is Homecoming queen.

My son lives in the UK with his dad but flies frequently as an unaccompanied minor on British Airways to come and see me.  After the US and the UK went into Iraq, of course there was a lot of talk about terrorism.  This made my son understandably reticent about flying, particularly out of a potential enormous target like Heathrow.  He phoned me one afternoon and asked me if they had caught that bad man yet.

"Which bad man are you talking about?"

"You know...Al"

"Al?"

"Yeah, mum.  Al Qaeda!."

 :rofl;

Well, that's sort of an "unfortunate name" story."  It still makes me laugh.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: -Lady Noir- on March 27, 2011, 12:19:10 PM
Lukin Tupu Daily.

NOT a joke. Actually a girl from my old high school named her second child that. Worse part is they wouldn't even have a clue!  :thumbdown;
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: greg10 on March 27, 2011, 01:00:34 PM
These are not unfortunate names but rather real and endearing names that Philipinos don't seem to have problems with:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/9435751.stm

"These names are found in all sectors of society.

Sometimes they are nicknames, sometimes genuine first names - but they are always what people are referred to on a day-to-day basis.

Even the president is not spared. His real name is Benigno Aquino, but almost everyone here calls him Noynoy.

Two of his sisters are called Pinky and Ballsy. No-one seems to see the need to ask why.    Why would you call your children after the days of the week or your favourite desserts?


Neither does anyone question the integrity of Joker Arroyo, one of the country's most respected senators.

That is his real first name. Apparently he got it because of his father's fondness for playing cards.

Joker's brother is called Jack."
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Jean on March 27, 2011, 01:06:49 PM
While working in the bank, I had a person at my window who told me her name was " daughter" Showed me Her ID and sure enough, that is her legal name. Another one was named Helen Fairy Berry. Gee what fun.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: jbeany on March 27, 2011, 01:47:14 PM
A girl from my hometown was named Candy Kitchen.  Such a great choice in a town full of candy stores that all make traditional family recipe fudge on site!
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: iketchum on March 27, 2011, 01:49:35 PM
My old bosses mom Hazel's maiden name was Nutt. The ex of my navy ship was from latvia, his name was Vidvuds Dekshenieks, and the deck officer was lt. Seamens.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: MooseMom on March 27, 2011, 02:26:32 PM
I went to high school with a girl named Merry Kitchens.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: KarenInWA on March 27, 2011, 02:43:19 PM
I went to high school with Anita Mann.

In my job, I sometimes see good name and address combinations.  Such as Mr. Bakewell who lived on Treat Ave.  Or Mr. Bare who lived on Bunn St.  Oh, and one of my favorites - the Slutsky's who live on Supreme Ct!

KarenInWA
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: willowtreewren on March 27, 2011, 02:52:36 PM
We had a child at our school named Harley Davidson.

 :sluff;
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: boswife on March 27, 2011, 03:47:18 PM
a sister in law named Ima Ham

My babies 'delevery' dr's name was Dr. Butcher.... YEA! nice huh....... he was great though
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: willowtreewren on March 27, 2011, 04:26:24 PM
I went to the emergency room with Pneumonia one Christmas Day and got Dr. Valentine!  :rofl;
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: gothiclovemonkey on March 27, 2011, 06:24:47 PM
i had a chubby teacher names Ms tubbs, poor lady...
richard johnson, dick dick? parents must love him

and kind of along the same lines, when i was working at a call center, had someone who lived on beverage st in sandwich illinois.

being that i have a famous name i have to say THAT is unfortunate.... i am ALWAYS getting folks asking if I am that person... Drives me nuts.

Also, I had a co worker tell me, when she was working in a clinic, some lady named there daughter Chlamydia.... Said it sounded so beautiful... yep lets name our daughter after an std... that sounds great... poor kid
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: texasstyle on March 27, 2011, 08:17:23 PM
This is true and not a joke. I can not lie.... My grandparents used to live across the street from a world traveled, genious. He was "neat" to us kids. "Different". His name was Richard Small. You can take it from there...lol
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: gothiclovemonkey on March 28, 2011, 12:39:52 AM
hehe check out ur local phone book...  u would be shocked to find a lot of dick jokes in it :)
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Des on March 28, 2011, 01:22:38 AM
As kids we used to phone the local zoo and leave a message as mr C Lion or mrs G Raff.

I thought that was funny.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: paris on March 28, 2011, 07:23:58 PM
I dated a Harry Leggs and a King Baer - both their given names.  What were their mothers thinking?
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: iketchum on March 29, 2011, 02:40:07 AM
I had a class mate named Richard Justin Case.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: boswife on March 29, 2011, 07:06:47 AM
hey!!! i had a student Justin Case
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: knittingdan on March 31, 2011, 01:18:27 PM
I used to have a neighbor named Rocky Beach. 

A kid I went to school with was named Dustin (Dusty) Person.

There used to be a mechanic next to my favorite comic book shop.  The mechanic's specialty was transmissions, so he called his shop the "Tranny Shack."  Much snickering ensued.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: gothiclovemonkey on March 31, 2011, 04:05:00 PM

There used to be a mechanic next to my favorite comic book shop.  The mechanic's specialty was transmissions, so he called his shop the "Tranny Shack."  Much snickering ensued.

Jiffy lube had a sign that said "Free Tranny Inspection" which, at the time, my roommate, a transgendered person, and I saw this sign, and nearly  died laughing.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: kitkatz on March 31, 2011, 09:42:38 PM
I have a student named Cage.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: rsudock on March 31, 2011, 11:24:38 PM
I have had students named Diamond, Tequila, and Chardonnay....

Also haven't you heard the story about the little boy whose name was "Shithead"?  pronounced 'Shh  thee (like lead) du" something like that
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: gothiclovemonkey on April 01, 2011, 04:57:15 AM
I love the Name shithead, it sounds cool, just not written! Also love Theodor, but.. writen... no. the odor?
I kind of wanted to name my son Yoda Vader Skywalker, or Cletus Clive... but I figure i want him to live thru highschool. :)
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Rerun on April 01, 2011, 12:19:12 PM
There was a little first grader last year named Andy Butts.  OMG wouldn't you change your last name if you were his parents like a LONG time ago?  At least his first name wasn't Harry!

Also I have heard of Rusty Pipes.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Stoday on April 02, 2011, 03:07:11 PM
My father-in-law came across a Nurse Mycock when he was in hospital.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Riki on April 19, 2011, 11:42:31 PM
There is a woman in my city, and the poor woman works for the United Way, I think.. some kind of charity anyway.. and her name is Pix Butt.. no lie

My brother went to school with a girl named Holly Wood.

My favorite name of all time, was the Nascar driver in the 80s and early 90s.. I have to wonder how he lived through high school.. his name was Dick Trickle
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: The Noob on July 23, 2011, 07:12:11 AM
these are great!  :rofl;

when my first daughter was born, we had 2 pediatricans (they had a joint office), their names were:

Dr.Brake and Dr.Bolt
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: TexanSummer on July 25, 2011, 12:27:26 PM
Ok, just because I have to....My maiden name is Dick....my first name is Summer....loads of fun lemme tell ya! I came up with quite a few jokes my self just to get through school. My little brother went into the Airforce & was Private Dick for a little bit & now he's getting his PhD (in Physics you sicko's lmao) & will soon be Dr. Dick....we used to joke that we were glad he wasn't going into the OBGYN field. I have a cousin somewhere down the line named Jewel Dick & my grandfather's name is Don DARLING Dick (not joking with either of those!!) I worked with a guy years ago & his nieces were Cinnamon Sage & Stormy Winter.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: The Noob on July 25, 2011, 05:50:17 PM
one of my daughters is Summer Dawn. my sister is Wendy Gale.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: cattlekid on July 25, 2011, 06:37:23 PM
I went to high school with a girl named Sno Ann Flury. 
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Annig83 on July 25, 2011, 06:50:58 PM
My father went to school with a girl named Crystal Pitcher.

He became a teacher and had a student named Jennifer... at parent-teacher conferences my father introduced himself to her parents and called them Mr. and Mrs.  Veg-A-Tably.  His student had told them her last name was french.  The parents gave him a weird look, and then laughed.  They said "Don't let her fool you, our name is VEGETABLE!"  Jennifer Vegetable... oh my! LOL :rofl;
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Stoday on August 18, 2011, 03:27:28 PM
There is a Farthing Road near to where I live.

English and Americans have no difficulty prouncing the "th" in "farthing" but the rest of Europe does. It prounces the road as "Fart-hing".  :rofl;
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: HouseOfDialysis on August 19, 2011, 01:44:46 PM
True story!

A friend of mine's wife worked in the data department for one of our local school districts. She was compiling upcoming student lists and verifying the list versus what data they were given. Line by line kind of work.

Someone's parents should be dragged into re-education classes.

Her name was Teezhia Balls.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Marina on August 19, 2011, 05:17:08 PM
OMG,     I  worked  with a  guy  who's name  was  Thunder  Storm. He  had  a  red  mark on his  face  as if  thunder  and  lighting had  struck him.

He  had  as sister,  I  can't  remember  if her  name  was  Summer or  spring............. so it  would  be   
either:    Spring  Storm
or  :       Summer  storm

I thought  that  was pretty  cruel  of their  parents  to name  them  such  names.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Cordelia on August 19, 2011, 05:36:02 PM
This thread is    :rofl;     :rofl;     :rofl;      :rofl;

I'll have to remember to come to this thread for my laugh of the day LMAO!       :shy;

Just the title alone is making me laugh "Unfortunate names"

I've always wondered WHY parents don't think of what they name their child, what kind of nick names they willl be called.......or if they will be teased in school. Sometimes kids can be pretty cruel.
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Riki on August 24, 2011, 09:30:09 PM
True story!

A friend of mine's wife worked in the data department for one of our local school districts. She was compiling upcoming student lists and verifying the list versus what data they were given. Line by line kind of work.

Someone's parents should be dragged into re-education classes.

Her name was Teezhia Balls.

This cracked me up
Title: Re: Unfortunate Names
Post by: Genlando on August 25, 2011, 01:21:53 PM
I worked with a woman whose married name is Gale Storm; a friend of ours had baby boy, and I thought they said his name "Espin." Turned out they spelled it "ESPN".