Names are the heart and soul of our identities. The ones you were given by your parents are the ones you keep for life. Nevertheless, the names may sometimes play some funny tricks on us.
The story I am telling you today will be entirely dedicated to the most humorous names, their origins, and how they can have nuclear-powered implications in people’s lives.
What Makes a Name Funny?
Let me discuss the reasons for a name being funny. Some of the reasons include:
- First and last names that do not typically go hand in hand
- The words that sound similar to other words or phrases
- Names that are spelled differently from the common form
- Names whose meanings are different in a particular language
- Names of items or professions that are attached to the name
As an example, a person called “Justin Case” might get a smile from people because the words are meant in a completely different way than normal and Justin Case could be referred to as “just in case,” which is the norm. Likewise, Ima Hogg is an example of a real name that is funny as it says, “I’m a hog.”
Famous People with Funny Names
Even certain celebrities make a giggle-worthy roll call. The following are some of the noteworthy examples:
1. Dickson Poon
Dickson Poon is an English speaker, being a Hong Kong businessman. However, when he says his name aloud, it sounds like “D*** s&p.” The results are that most native English speakers will be entertained.
2. Picabo Street
Picabo Street is a former Olympic-winning ski racer who comes from the USA. Word Nicknames in this part can refer to the ‘peek-a-boo’ way since Nicknamed “peek-a-boo” is her name, which is not common in the United States.
3. Outerbridge Horsey
Outerbridge Horsey, on the other hand, was an American politician and diplomat. However, his nickname has a twist, as it is a comical way of naming the horse that is no longer in the bridge area. As a result, his name is one of the very few that are amusing.
Funny Names in Fiction
Writers are very fond of using sarcastic names for the individuals they introduce in their stories. By doing this, the characters can be remembered easier or the story can be made more entertaining. Below are a few of the loads of such examples:
1. Bilbo Baggins
This character who appears in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” has a ridiculous but cute name that makes you both laugh and love him.
2. Ebenezer Scrooge
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” features the well-known character with an ideal title for him: a name that suits his bad mood entirely.
3. Willy Wonka
This is the odd candy producer who administers one golden ticket to an exhibition in Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” whose name is as playful as his personality as well.
Funny Place Names
Not only people but also common-named places could be funny. And this doesn’t happen only in one country, for there is a wide variety of weird names from many nations. Here is a little bit from that:
1. Boring, Oregon (USA)
One may not be entirely excited to go to a place whose name itself is no fun.
2. Batman, Turkey
The Turkey city mates the comic character to Batman, who causes much enjoyment among the British speakers.
3. Egg, Austria
The village’s name is only a few descriptive words, and the only imagery I can recall is linked with breakfast time.
The Impact of Having a Funny Name
Some impacts of funny names might occur, such as they may be funny to others, but difficult or even, sometimes, problematic for the ones having them. Some consequences include:
1. Bullying
Grouping kids with funny or peculiar names may receive mockery and even be bullied by their classmates.
2. Difficulty in Professional Settings
People with one-of-a-kind names may have difficulty being taken earnestly at their places of employment.
3. Constant Explanations
Constantly having to explain or pronounce their names properly over and over again is common for people with such whimsical names.
4. Memorable Introductions
There is a positive side, too: a funny name can make sure the person will never be forgotten. Besides, it can be an excellent conversation starter.
Legal Issues with Funny Names
In some countries, parents are not allowed to choose the names of their children. They are, therefore, protected from children getting outlandish names by law. For instance:
1. New Zealand
Real is a unique name in New Zealand, but it’s not appropriate for a person to be named that way. It is in New Zealand where names, for example, “4Real,” “V8,” and “.” (full stop), have been banned.
2. Denmark
Denmark has a list of around 7,000 names which are authorized. Parents wishing to use non-approved names have to obtain special letters of permission.
3. Germany
Germany does not allow a name that would hurt the child’s mental health. They once rejected the name “Osama Bin Laden” for a child.
Changing Funny Names
If people decide to legally change their funny names, some of them pursue this course. The method varies from country to country, but it typically involves filing out forms and paying the fee. Famous people who have changed their names successfully include:
1. Ralph Lifshitz
The designer finally chose a better variant, and today he is known worldwide as Ralph Lauren.
2. Caryn Johnson
Whoopi was the name she chose because it was fun and did not have anything to do with her personally.
Embracing Funny Names
Even if we assume that some names are laughable, some may be very loving and even beneficial to people. For example:
1. Dr. Loki Skylizard
Actually, it is not his long name, but Loki’s real name. This is the Surgeon of Cardiology and Thoracic in the United States who thought up the name when he was just a little boy, and his parents permitted him to use it.
2. Staff Sgt. Max Fightmaster
This is as much a real name as something can be in an action film thus, it is his real name.
Creating Funny Names
It is not always that people get fun names by chance. Rather, some would laugh on purpose for a particular cause like:
1. Pen Names
Most writers need to have their books and characters’ names by personal authorship, and even funny pen names can be used
2. Online Usernames
People tend to create funny user names and use them in online games and social media.
3. Pet Names
Moreover, quite a few people who are often owned also have a nice little pet by the name like “Swim Shady” for the fish and or “Chairman Meow” for the cat.
Conclusion
Funny names are a part of our world that includes real people and are fictitious. People all over the world are different, and thus, funny or unusual names are universal as well. Although they may create a lot of trouble, they also bring so much fun to our lives.
No matter if you have a funny name or know someone who has one, be mindful that names are adverbs part of the person; it is the way we take our lives that truly describes who we are, not the name we were given at the start of our life.
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