Amusing names

Names serve a very useful purpose. For example, they can help you identify who you're talking to.

Another useful function of names is providing lighthearted amusement, as the following round-up of names highlights...

1) Carmen Holm

Let's start things off with a very happy looking lady, and once you discover her name, it's no wonder she looks so happy.

After all, she had a song written about her which English football fans sing every World Cup and Euros...

"It's Carmen Holm,
It's Carmen Holm,
It's Carmen..."

2) Andy Murray

If you've ever wondered what the correct way to pronounce Andy Murray's surname is, then wonder no more.

Curious fan: "What's the correct way to pronounce your surname?"
Andy Murray: "Murray."

3) On your marks...

Karl Marx was the famous inventor of poverty, but did you know that he also had a less famous sister, Onya, who invented the starting pistol?

4) Bill Payer

Some people have the type of name that invites jokes. For example, I would imagine that Bill Payer gets a lot of comments like this...

"Always ask the Bill Payer's permission first before entering."

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Pete: "Bill, my name's Pete. I want to enter a competition of ITV's This Morning, but it says I need to ask your permission first."
Bill Payer: "If you're over 18 mate, go for it!"

It's good to see that he had a sense of humor about it, and I like the way he even added a crossed fingers emoji. What a nice touch!

5) Goa Way

From people, we move onto streets, and the name of this next street makes it the perfect place for introverts to live...

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Go away!

6) Taxi driver

Charles: "I had a Russian taxi driver the other day."
Editor: "Oh, what was his name?"
Charles: "Pikup Andropov."

7) Unfortunate lady

Apparently, this next lady has been in an accident. I hope she's okay...

Cathy Fell

Get well soon, Cathy!

8) Gemma Pell

Finally, imagine how confusing it must be for this next lady to introduce herself to any French people...

French Person: "Bonjour. What is your name?"
Gemma Pell: "Gemma Pell."
French person: "Je m'appelle what?"
Gemma Pell: "Je m'appelle Gemma Pell."
French person: "I heard you the first time! There's no need to repeat yourself! And you still haven't told me your name."

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