Nominative Determinism

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Railison@aussie.zoneEnglish · 6 months ago

Bleak

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Bleak

Railison@aussie.zoneEnglish · 6 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 6 months ago

Dr. Vladyslava Doktor, doctor

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Dr. Vladyslava Doktor, doctor

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 6 months ago

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Maven (famous)@lemmy.zipEnglish · 6 months ago

Bud Weisser, Arrested for Trespassing at Budweiser Brewery

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Bud Weisser, Arrested for Trespassing at Budweiser Brewery

Maven (famous)@lemmy.zipEnglish · 6 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 6 months ago

Ka Ching, cashier

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Ka Ching, cashier

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 6 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

District Judge John Law knows the law

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District Judge John Law knows the law

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

Sue Yoo, also a lawyer

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Sue Yoo, also a lawyer

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

Thomas Lawyer, the lawyer from Lawyersville

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Thomas Lawyer, the lawyer from Lawyersville

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

Scott Speed, racing driver

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Scott Speed, racing driver

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

Lord Russell Brain, neurologist and the first Baron Brain

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Lord Russell Brain, neurologist and the first Baron Brain

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

McCracken Chiropractic Clinic

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McCracken Chiropractic Clinic

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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merari42@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 months ago

The penis mightier than the sword

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The penis mightier than the sword

merari42@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 months ago

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Railison@aussie.zoneEnglish · 7 months ago

Cut above the rest

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Cut above the rest

Railison@aussie.zoneEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

The president of charity Food For The Poor was called Robin Mahfood

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The president of charity Food For The Poor was called Robin Mahfood

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 months ago

I know just the woman for the business director position

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I know just the woman for the business director position

The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

Les McBurney, firefighter

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Les McBurney, firefighter

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

German football team VfL Wolfsburg were coached in the 90s by Wolfgang Wolf

www.gettyimages.co.uk

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German football team VfL Wolfsburg were coached in the 90s by Wolfgang Wolf

www.gettyimages.co.uk

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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Railison@aussie.zoneEnglish · 7 months ago

Amy Parks in AAMI Park

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Amy Parks in AAMI Park

Railison@aussie.zoneEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

Rob Banks, policeman-officer

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Rob Banks, policeman-officer

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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Chris@feddit.ukEnglish · 7 months ago

You'll never guess

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You'll never guess

Chris@feddit.ukEnglish · 7 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

A meteorologist called Majestic Storm

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A meteorologist called Majestic Storm

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 7 months ago

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Nominative determinism is the hypothesis that people tend to gravitate towards areas of work that fit their names. The term was first used in the magazine New Scientist in 1994, after the magazine’s humorous “Feedback” column noted several studies carried out by researchers with remarkably fitting surnames. These included a book on polar explorations by Daniel Snowman and an article on urology by researchers named Splatt and Weedon. These and other examples led to light-hearted speculation that some sort of psychological effect was at work.

This is a community for posting real-world examples of names that by coincidence are funny in context. A link to the article or site is preferable, as well as a screenshot of the funny name if it’s not in the headline. Try not to repost, and keep it fun!

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