Tee from China Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Britain's most unfortunate names You've got to ask yourself what kind of parents name their child Doug Hole. They either have a very wicked sense of humour or they didn't really think it through properly. Either way, they're not alone; a study has revealed the most unfortunate names in the UK and joining Doug Hole on the list are Justin Case, Hazel Nutt and Stan Still. The list of names was uncovered by researchers from parenting group TheBabyWebsite.com after trawling through telephone records. Retired RAF airman Stan Still, 76, from Gloucestershire, has said his 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," He said."It got hugely boring after a while." Mr Hole of Penrith, Cumbria, did not want to comment on his name. "I don't want to be involved just because I have an unusual name," he said. However Rose Bush from Coventry said: "I love my name. I always get comments about it but they are always very positive." A spokesperson for TheBabyWebsite 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." Here's the full list of unfortunate names from the UK: Stan Still, Helen Back, Doug Hole, Terry Bull, Tim Burr, Rose Bush, Pearl Button, Will Power, Barry Cade, Mary Christmas, Chris Cross, Teresa Green, Ray Gunn, Jo King, Sonny Day, Justin Case, Lee King, Max Power, Rosie Balls, Lydia Binn, Penny Black, Russell Sprout, Ophelia Balls, Holly Day, Jack Sprat, Harry Balls, Lester Day, R(ichard) Sole, Dwayne Pipe, Pam Flett, Fanny Hare, Hugh Jarse, Stuart Pidd (Stu) ,Donald Kiddick (Don), Wayne Kerr, Hugh Jardon, Chris Pea A similar search in the US found these: Bill Board, Anna Prentice, Annette Curtain and my personal favourite Carrie Oakey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 you're Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Fanny Hare, and Hugh Jarse? Made up for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markiii Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 A mate of mine has just given his kid the middle name of Danger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I had a mate called Colin Rapper. My nome de plume for internet is Ivor Biggun. You would not believe the number of calls I get for Mr Biggun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos T Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 i saw someone on a list of my works employee's called wayne king today no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGX Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I used to go to school with a guy called Chris Cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 There brilliant lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Two of my good mates (identical twins also) were called Steven & Gary Freak, boy did they get some stick at school, their nicknames when they were together were "The Freaks" (as in where are The Freaks), or when alone "Freaky" (as in have you seen Freaky), I still call them Freaky to this day even though they've now changed their name to Austin by deed poll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Worked with a guy called Ben Dover and his wife was called Eileen. Oh and a stunning typist called Jo King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 i saw someone on a list of my works employee's called wayne king today no joke. Works better if you're a Cockney My fave, Richard Head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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