Weirdest Names Ever
Most Unusual Names
What's in a name? In the past few months, people have gotten creative with the names they're giving their kids as well as their own monikers, like a strangely named Wisconsin man. Here's a list we put together of some of the more unique names to make the news. Wisconsin man arrested strange name.
Singing sensation Beyoncé (watch her music videos) and rapper husband Jay-Z welcomed a baby girl (what did she weigh?) on Jan. 7. Her proud papa candidly opens up about his little one in the new song "Glory". Blue Ivy was 7 Pounds. Blue Ivy Named after Jay-Z album and number 4.
Oakland Athletics player Crisp (what position does he play?) got his nickname from his siblings growing up, who said he looked like someone on this cereal box. Covelli Loyce Crisp + resigns with Athletics + $14 million deal
The name Douglas Allen Smith Jr. wasn't exciting enough for one Oregon sports medicine student, who was sick of his mail getting mixed up with that of his dad, Douglas Allen Sr. Watch the video to learn more about the man behind the name change. Chuck Tv Show
This former pro ski racer (picabo street medals) went nameless for her first year and a half of life, as her parents waited for her to name herself. She responded to this name in her early days. Picabo Street means shining waters, Picabo Street + likes being a mom
Variety is not the spice of life for famous grillmaster George Foreman (shop for George Foreman grills). The two-time heavyweight boxing champion (George Foreman heavyweight champion 1973 and 1994) has five sons, all named something familiar. George Foreman sons nicknames + George, big wheel, red, ice
Busted! A man recently arrested (Zopittybop-Bop-Bop violating conditions of his bail) in Wisconsin made the news for his tongue twister of a name, which may remind you of this children's song. Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Singer Jessica Simpson and her fiancé welcomed a baby girl in May. However, you wouldn't think that they had a daughter based on her name. Jessica Simpson baby People cover, Jessica Simpson signs 4 million weight loss deal
Holy smokes! The Manhattan resident formerly known as Jose took on a more religious name in 2005. "I am the person that is that name" man who changed name to jesus christ.
The former NBA player (Philadelphia 76ers) changed his name to reflect the nickname given to him during his childhood. World b. free Director of Player Development 76ers
The aspiring Idaho politician (pro-life richardson organic strawberry farmer) changed his name to highlight his anti-abortion stance. He ran for governor of Idaho in 2006 and Idaho State Senate in 2010. Pro-life (marvin richardson) + will run for office every two years
The Los Angeles resident tried to change his name when he married nurse Diana but discovered it wasn't possible. He sued and won. Michael Nuday takes wife's name to preserve family name
The Missouri resident changed his name when finalizing his divorce from his third wife. Why the change? He says it's a tribute to this legendary heavy metal band. Led Zeppelin music
Not fond of your name? Think about the three oldest kids of New Jersey couple Heath and Deborah Campbell, who were given Nazi-inspired names. The couple lost custody of the children a few years ago and recently lost custody of their newborn. New Jersey couple loses custody of children with Nazi names, new jersey couple + nazi names + kids birthday cake
A New Zealand judge made a 9-year-old girl the ward of the court so that the bizarre name her parents gave her could be changed. Talula Does the Hula + called herself K
PETA intern Jennifer Thornburg was just 19 when she changed her name to protest animal dissections in school. The name change reflected PETA's anti-dissection website. Peta cut out dissection, Khloe Kardashian supports PETA, Kim Kkardashian slammed by PETA
The man formerly known as Dan Carron, a PETA Foundation staffer from Michigan, changed his name to highlight the treatment of circus animals, one of PETA's new campaigns. Circus animal treatment debate
Good news! World peace has arrived. Professional basketball player and rapper Ron Artest changed his name in fall 2011.
We're not sure a certain Facebook CEO will be friending software developer Rotem Guez after the Israeli man legally changed his name to match that of the Facebook founder. Rotem Guez changes his name to Mark Zuckerberg to avoid a lawsuit from Facebook
After losing a bet on the 2007 Super Bowl, die-hard Chicago Bears fan Scott Weise tried to change his name to match the Colts' superstar quarterback. Weise can't change name because of confusion and invasion of privacy
Seattle resident Jason Burrows changed his middle name (Jason Burrows Middle Name was Michael) to honor a character from "Transformers." Ohio man changes name to Optimus Prime
The resident of Zion, Ill., made the second of seven planned religious names changes in 2010. Steve Kreuscher "in god we trust" Steve Kreuscher 7 name changes + 777, What Would Jesus Do, No Cross No Crown, Man changes name to draw attention to the need for the Christian "unity" America had in the 1950s
A Nebraska man walked into a courtroom and legally changed his name to a prehistoric animal. He believes the new name will help with his business. Man Tyrannosaurus Rex because its cooler.
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