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Most unfortunate names in UK revealed

By Lucy Halfhead on Thursday 26 February 2009

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Marie Claire Health News: Baby

It may sound like a bad joke, but some of the most amusing names in Britain have been revealed in a new study.

Just imagine growing up as Annette Curtain, Tim Burr, Justin Case or Barb Dwyer. Joining them on the list are Terry Bull, Paige Turner, Mary Christmas and Anna Sasin.

Researchers from parenting group TheBabyWebsite.com uncovered these gems after trawling through online telephone records.

Retired airman Stan Still, 76, from Cirencester, Gloucestershire, said his name had 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.

But 51-year-old Rose Bush, from Coventry, West Midlands, said she loved her name. ‘I always get comments about it but they are always very positive,’ she said.

A spokesman for TheBabyWebsite.com said: ‘When the parents of some of those people mentioned named their children, many probably didn't even realise the implications at the time.

‘Parents really do need to think carefully though 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.’

More Unfortunate Names:
Pearl Button
Jo King
Barry Cade
Carrie Oakley
Priti Manek

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Thursday 26 February 2009

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How about two ex pupils of mine?

Aaron Mycock
Dwayne Pipe
Comment by pf on February 26 12:50

These are great. I think most people with unusual names love them.
I went to High school with a boy called
JUSTIN PINK.
Comment by Julie on February 26 14:10

Parents must really hate there children....
Comment by Bassanio on February 26 14:18

There was a boy in my high school called Aston Martin
Comment by Jim on February 26 15:42

I feel really sorry for anyone with weird names like this.
I am never going to name any future children with a name like that. Plus, I don't think there could be a weird name that ends with 'Williams'
Comment by Sammii on February 26 18:56

I once new a girl called Patricia whose last name was Ennis. P. Ennis! What were he parents thinking!!!!
Comment by Stephen on February 28 00:36

I went to school with Cherry Orchard and knew Wayne King. I worked with Matt Silk and my children knew a boy called Richard Head.
Comment by Ally on February 28 07:34

An old pupil of mine was called Paul Hiscock...
Comment by Amanda on February 28 09:04

I wish my name was Justin Case :(
Comment by Lee on February 28 10:14

A girl in my class is called Holly Oakes. I always feel really sorry for her.
Comment by El on February 28 15:40

My name is Mike Oxlong and I've always liked my name....
Comment by Mike on February 28 20:30

HOW COME THERES NO BEN DOVER
Comment by FAYNE DWAYNE on February 28 23:49

I have taught
Roger Moore, John Wain, Stuart Grainger, and Mel Gibson.
One of my son's friends was Richard Head - sounds OK until you shorten the first name to its usual form-
I knew a woman who became Mary Christmas after her marriage.
I was at college with a Physics Student called P.D. Watt! (This is one of the "pleasantly funny" ones.)
I also knew a Jill Bailey, & people used to sing to her all the time.
Maybe people think its funny at the time, but the poor kid has to put up with it for the rest of their lives.
Comment by Arianne Weaver on March 01 15:35

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