Funny names are neither easy nor hard to come by. But, “What’s in a name,” argues Shakespeare, “That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” That is what the famous poet would tell us in his lyrical tale of the two infamous “star-crossed” lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
If we would extrapolate this, we could say their names were standing in the way of their mutual love and passion.
Truth is, not everyone in life is gifted with the right name. Some names are tragic, reminiscent of some old discord and some can even get you in trouble. Other names are so funny that they might even embarrass the wearer and be part of an article like this one.
Below is a list of 101 funny names (updated 2022)
Some people with unfortunate, too hilarious names to the point of embarrassment choose to change them and go through all the legal fuss to do so.
They’re the most determined. Some of them, though, never change their names and they just go with the flow. These people are gold. They’re not afraid of any public shaming. They do not care; they have a name and that is enough for them.
These people are untouchable and, lucky for us, these 101 people below are part of that category and decided to keep their names. Here are the funniest names ever:
1. That’s an elaborate given name to match with a catchy surname.
2. We guess this guy is more into butts judging by his name!
3. It really is unfortunate that some members of the academe are cursed with horrid names.
4. If this is her real name, then her parents might have done her a favor!
5. Some names just don’t go together, and this is the perfect example of that.
6. Hopefully this fellow doesn’t get too much flak for his surname…
7. Okay, we have to admit, this is kind of a funny one!
8. Who would be able to hold a straight face when hearing this name?
9. Imagine if this guy’s team loses. Everybody will be pointing at him!
10. This guy’s got a pretty intimidating last name.
11. Of course Blake Money has a sibling named Cash!
12. She could’ve gotten away with her first name, but the “Hooker” last name pretty much seals the deal!
13. This is just one of those names that’s funny no matter what.
14. What were her parents thinking?
15. What are the odds that someone would be named “Chip” and have the last name “Munk?”
16. If this guy isn’t actually a Christian, then it would be a waste of a name!
17. We wouldn’t be able to stop laughing at this name.
18. If there’s a Cookie Monster, then there must also be a Cookie Facey.
19. Now this is just bad…
20. Why is Crystal such a popular first name anyway?
21. Seriously, didn’t their parents think this through?
22. We’re sure we’ve heard of her name before, but we just can’t remember where! Hmmm…
23. Do you? Dew U?
24. Maybe he’s serving up a special kind of burger.
25. Seriously, “Dick” should probably stop being a nickname for “Richard.”
26. How unfortunate for this man that his name turned out to be this way.
27. It must be heaven on earth, wherever he is!
28. If this doesn’t throw you into a fit of giggles, then we don’t know what will!
29. Imagine introducing yourself with this kind of name.
30. Whoever heard of a name like “Everhard” anyway? Cruel parents!
31. This doesn’t seem like the type of dentist you’d want if you have a sweet tooth!
32. Dorothy and Dick Tickler. Wait, what?
33. The name is as fitting as the charges!
34. His parents could not have picked a better first name.
35. I guess her parents really must have loved Disneyland!
36. What’s your flavor? Tell me what’s your flavor?
37. Will this doctor be able to take away my cold?
38. This is too good not to laugh at.
39. Well, the same to you, then!
40. This is really too bad…
41. Commodore Gary Doodle what now?
42. We all know that “gay” also means happy, but with a last name like “Saylor” it sounds like something completely different!
43. We think this is self-explanatory.
44. It seems like there are plenty of Gaylords on this list! This one is named “Silly.”
45. Placing them next to each other in a line up would look pretty funny!
46. If there’s one guy that can’t be proud of his name, it’s this guy.
47. Does ha have magic hands?
48. Not sure if you’d want to shake hands with this fellow.
49. Would you wear this pin proudly?
50. What exactly is he holding?
51. It could be that this person was greedy in their life. Who knows?
52. Her last name just sounds funny, and we’ll let you figure out why.
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53. This is a weird combination of names…
54. As if “James Bond” wasn’t enough, they even put “007” as part of this guy’s name!
55. Enough said.
56. Hey, it’s Old Joe McDonald, but without a farm!
57. We wonder if she actually likes roller coasters.
58. Now, this guy’s name can’t be real!
59. If Kermit the Frog had special powers, then it would be thanks to this guy.
60. Kim Kardashian’s long lost twin, or something.
61. Do some people think these names are okay?
62. This is a pretty funny way to name your baby!
63. It’s so funny how this kid put it under his street name!
64. We sure hope he is fire resistant!
65. What’s long? We’re not sure we want to know.
66. The Dark Lord has risen in the form of this young student!
67. This is too funny not to include on the list.
68. We’re wondering if this is a nickname or an actual name. Go figure.
69. Imagine hearing this staff member get called on the PA system.
70. If we were police officers apprehending this guy for traffic violations, we wouldn’t be able to keep a straight face!
71. Who names their kid after a substance and soda?
72. We hope he’s very good at correspondence!
73. What kind of man is this Michael? A Butman.
74. On the other hand, this Michael is… well, you can read his name for yourself.
75. These three in the same lineup would make onlookers laugh.
76. It seems No Foot has a much longer name than can fit into this sentence!
77. This elderly lady has a very unfortunate name.
78. At least his last name is catchy!
79. We don’t know what’s better, the name itself or former nickname.
80. Seeing this suspect on the news would freak some people out, especially with that name.
81. Now, surely this guy has got to be pulling a joke on everybody.
82. Careful before you pass judgment; sometimes people just have unfortunate names!
83. Maybe saying his first name is enough.
84. Another Mangina on the list!
85. Shawn what and sheets now?
86. This person must “siriusly” hate their name.
87. Both the first and last names are just a special combination, here.
88. We wonder if she is as spontaneous as her name!
89. Hopefully this pitcher has a lot going for him.
90. Another case of two names coming together to sound unfortunate.
91. Texas Instruments could get him as an endorser.
92. These elaborate names are the best.
93. If you’re someone who is this accomplished, then basically nobody can make fun of your name!
94. See you Tu-Morrow!
95. How do you even pronounce this?
96. Hang on a second, is that her real last name?
97. Vania must’ve stumbled all over the hurdles!
98. What is she holding, exactly?
99. So many things going on with this name…
100. It’s a unique name, but not necessarily a good one.
101. Imagine being called in class! The kid must love it.
If you like these, there’s even more funny names: 25 People With the Funniest Names Ever
FAQs
What are the top 10 weirdest names? ›
- X Æ A-Xii.
- Sigríðurjóna, Vanithas, Nathalia, Bianca.
- Portabella.
- Peridot.
- Buddy Dessert.
- Mordax.
- Olympia Lightning.
- Whistler.
- English. Bodycomb. Bytheseashore (pronounced 'Bitherseeshore') ...
- Italian. Bellagamba (“beautiful leg”) Borgnino (“blind in one eye”) ...
- Spanish. Cienfuegos (“hundred fires”) Escarra (“left-handed”)
The longest personal name is 747 characters long, and belongs to Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. (b. 4 August 1914, Germany) who passed away on 24 October 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, as verified on 1 January 2021.
What names are forbidden? ›- King.
- Queen.
- Jesus Christ.
- III.
- Santa Claus.
- Majesty.
- Adolf Hitler.
- Messiah.
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What is a rare girl name? ›- Ione - Greek, meaning 'violet'. ...
- Ophelia - Greek, meaning 'help'. ...
- Axelle - Greek, meaning 'father of peace'. ...
- Winona - Indian, meaning 'first-born daughter'. ...
- Zosia - Greek, meaning 'wisdom'. ...
- Africa - Celtic, meaning 'pleasant', as well as the name of the continent.
- Besties for the Resties.
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- The Coven.
- The Spice Girls.
- Charlie's Angels.
- The Backstreet Boys.
- The Circle.
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What's the longest girl name? ›The longest name to appear on a birth certificate is Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk Koyaanisquatsiuth Williams. #OTD in 1984, her father looked to extend her first name to 1,019 letters and her middle name to 36 letters.
Who has the longest hair? ›Xie Qiuping (Chinese: 謝秋萍, born c. 1960) is a Chinese woman who holds the record for world's longest hair. On 8 May 2004, her hair was measured to be 5.627 meters (18 ft 5.54 in). She began growing her hair to its current length in 1973 at the age of 13.
What is the rudest word to call someone? ›
- boorish,
- caddish,
- churlish,
- clownish,
- loutish,
- uncouth,
- vulgar.
| Angel Slayer | Whitewash | Cyclone |
|---|---|---|
| Malice | Spite | Blur |
| Death Angel | Night Caller | The Kingston Executioner |
| Brownout Strangler | Parallax | Longshot |
| Diamondback | Five States Maniac | Bloodline |
1069. In 1976, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that short-order cook and high school teacher Michael Herbert Dengler could not change his name to “1069.” “The only way [my] identity can be expressed is 1069,” Dengler insisted, breaking down the significance of each digit.
Can you name your child a swear word? ›Derogatory or obscene names are banned in California. Only the 26 characters of the English alphabet are allowed, which rules out umlauts and others.
Can you name your child a number? ›"In California, you can only use the '26 characters' of the English language in your baby name," he said. "Thus, you can't have numbers, Roman numerals, accents, umlauts or other symbols or emojis. Although an apostrophe, for a name like 'O'Connor,' is acceptable."
What is a cool 3 letter name? ›Along with Kai, other baby boy names with three letters in the US Top 300 include Eli, Ian, Leo, Max, Jax, and Ace. Many of the most classic male nicknames are three letter names: Bob, Jim, Tom, Tim, Joe, and Sam, for instance.
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What is the luckiest girl name? ›- Iris – meaning 'rainbow', symbolising luck.
- Evangeline – 'Bearer of good news' in Greek.
- Beatrice – Latin meaning of 'she who brings happiness; blessed'
- Jadie – stone transmitting wisdom and clarity.
- Kiara – 'bright/light' in Italian.
- Felicity – 'luck/good fortune' in Latin.
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Is it possible not to have a name? ›According to HowStuffWorks, it's not illegal for a person not to have a name, but there's no way to identify yourself without one. This means that you can't be issued a social security card, driver's license, or passport.
Can I name my baby anything I want? ›
In spite of these famous names, you can't actually name your child anything you want—at least in the United States. Although the right to choose your child's name is protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, most states do have some restrictions in place that might surprise you.
Do last names go extinct? ›As offsprings of each generation can be either male or female and only the males carry on family names, the family name becomes extinct if male descendants die out. This is also related to the Y chromosome transmission in genetics.
What is the oldest surname? ›The oldest surname known to have been recorded anywhere in Europe, though, was in County Galway, Ireland, in the year 916. It was the name “O Cleirigh” (O'Clery).
Is night a name? ›The name Night is primarily a gender-neutral name of American origin that means Evening.
What names went extinct? ›According to their research, the names which have become extinct since 1994, are Graeme, Horace, Iain, Leigh, Melvyn, Nigel and Royston for boys.
What is the rarest name for a boy? ›The rarest baby boy name is Rome, but other rare baby boy names include Chester, Henley, and Maynard.
What is the shortest surname? ›The shortest surnames are those composed of three letters: Old, Ott, Ogg, Ord, Orr, Day, Eve, Pim, Ray, Six, Try, and Ure.
What is the coolest girl name? ›Along with Top 10 name Ava, cool girl names in the US Top 100 include Mila, Aria, Luna, Layla, Hazel, Aurora, Nova, Willow, Ruby, Isla, Quinn, Sadie, and Delilah. And there are thousands more cool names as you explore unique girl names below the Top 1000.
Is luxury a girl name? ›Luxury - Girl's name meaning, origin, and popularity | BabyCenter.
What is the coolest name in 2022? ›- Arlo. Nameberry's reigning top boy name is also one of the fastest rising across the English-speaking world, currently ranking in the Top 50 in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, and England and Wales. ...
- Aurelius. ...
- Blythe. ...
- Bruno. ...
- Chance. ...
- Cosmo. ...
- Draco. ...
- Emrys.
How do I call my bestie? ›
- Boo.
- Mouse.
- Munchkin.
- Bee.
- Dolly.
- Precious.
- Bug.
- Chipmunk.
- Ace.
- Amigo.
- Baby Brother.
- Big Boy.
- Biggie.
- Blue Eyes.
- Braddah.
- Bro.
| One-Hit Wonders | Straight Flush | Mistletoe Jam |
|---|---|---|
| Curious George Clooney | The Untouchables | Playing Our Way |
| Fully Loaded | Four of a Kind | Full House |
| 6-Pack | Animal Crackers | Duck Duck Goose |
| The Best Wing | Sliced Bread | Good of Times, Bad of Times |
- Boots and Skirts.
- Bubblicious.
- Bumblebees.
- Bumble Slay.
- California Girls.
- Charming Chicks.
- Chicks with Kicks.
- F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
- Spice Girls.
- Charlie's Angels.
- 7 Rings.
- Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
- Core Four.
- Squad Goals.
- The Heathers.
Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116, ostensibly pronounced [ˈǎlːbɪn] ("Albin"), is a name intended for a Swedish child who was born in 1991. Parents Elisabeth Hallin and Lasse Diding gave their child this name to protest a fine, imposed in accordance with the naming law in Sweden.
What is the weirdest celebrity child name? ›- Lyra Antarctica. Child of: Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn.
- Daisy Dove. Child of: Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry.
- X Æ A-12. Child of: Elon Musk and Grimes.
- Raddix. Child of: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden.
- Gravity. Child of: Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree.
- Kal-El. Child of: Nicolas Cage and Alice Kim.
- Luna Simone. ...
- Pilot Inspektor.
Most commonly suffered embarrassing situations:
Tripping or falling over in public 54% Mishearing something someone says and replying with an answer that makes no sense 39% Farting in public 34% Mistaking someone for someone else in public 30%
| Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Name | Name |
| 1 | James | Mary |
| 2 | Robert | Patricia |
| 3 | John | Jennifer |
1069. In 1976, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that short-order cook and high school teacher Michael Herbert Dengler could not change his name to “1069.” “The only way [my] identity can be expressed is 1069,” Dengler insisted, breaking down the significance of each digit.
What names are forbidden? ›
- King.
- Queen.
- Jesus Christ.
- III.
- Santa Claus.
- Majesty.
- Adolf Hitler.
- Messiah.
In spite of these famous names, you can't actually name your child anything you want—at least in the United States. Although the right to choose your child's name is protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, most states do have some restrictions in place that might surprise you.
Who named their child tomorrow? ›No, it is not a joke. Rob Morrow and Debbon Ayer apparently had a sense of humor when they named their now 19-year-old daughter Tu — as in "tomorrow." Her full name is technically Tu Simone Ayer Morrow, but still. At least she grew up to be an actress and model!
Who named Kid 7? ›Seven, Puma and Mars, kids of Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu's baby names are as random as it gets. The singer welcomed son Seven, whom she shares with André 3000, in 1997.
Apple - Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
The pair, who "consciously uncoupled" in 2014, have a 15-year-old daughter by the name of Apple. The name caused Robbie Williams to get into a bit of a verbal tangle during one encounter with the family, as he told Graham Norton in 2012.
- Strategize well before degrading someone. ...
- Make false claims to those closest in her circle. ...
- Create a blog on the Internet exposing her deepest secrets and embarrassing stories. ...
- Invite the person to a party and get really drunk. ...
- Use his biggest flaw against him.
- “I have Regis Philbin's face tattooed on my belly.” “Are my chiseled arms properly proportioned to my incredibly humble ego, captain strangerpants?” ...
- “I'm rubber and you're glue which means neither of us are human.” ...
- “I name all of my breaths.
"I went to the movies on a double date with my best friend. During a funny part in the movie, I went to tap my date on his knee and accidentally hit his drink, and it spilled all over his crotch and legs. I couldn't stop laughing and turned to see if my best friend had noticed, and I did the same thing to her.
What is the #1 female name? ›| Females | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Rank 1 | Rank 5 |
| 2020 | Olivia | Sophia |
| 2019 | Olivia | Isabella |
| 2018 | Emma | Sophia |
- Iris – meaning 'rainbow', symbolising luck.
- Evangeline – 'Bearer of good news' in Greek.
- Beatrice – Latin meaning of 'she who brings happiness; blessed'
- Jadie – stone transmitting wisdom and clarity.
- Kiara – 'bright/light' in Italian.
- Felicity – 'luck/good fortune' in Latin.