THE MOST UNFORTUNATE NAMES IN BRITAIN

A website in Britain has just released a study into the strange names some people have. TheBabyWebsite.com created a list called ‘The Most Unfortunate Names in Britain’. Some of the names have been with people from birth; others got the names after they married. The bizarre, unlucky names include Barb Dwyer, Hazel Nutt, Jo King, Justin Case, Barry Cade and Mary Christmas. A spokesperson for the website gave one reason for why people have these names, saying: “When the parents of some of those people named their children, many probably didn't even realise the implications at the time.” He added: "Parents need to think carefully when choosing names for their children.”

The list is a wake-up call for today’s parents to think carefully about the names they give to their children. It is very common to name babies after celebrities. Popular names for children today include Miley, Britney and Brad after Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and Brad Pitt. The website explains how difficult life must be with a strange name: “There must be tremendous embarrassment every time they have to introduce themselves to anyone, especially to a crowd. Even their teachers must have had to hold back their smiles sometimes.” On the positive side, anyone wanting to become well-known would have an added advantage! No-one would forget a name such as Justin Case, would they?

A string of people have brilliant names linked to their professions including Dr Leslie Doctor and Dr Thoulton Surgeon, a vet in Connecticut. Americans also have some curious names, such as Carrie Oakey and Bill Board. Their strange names 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.