Nominative Determinism

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ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukEnglish · 15 days ago

Woman named ‘Soon Bang’ charged with running NJ sex parlor

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Woman named ‘Soon Bang’ charged with running NJ sex parlor

ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukEnglish · 15 days ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 1 month ago

Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss, doctor

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Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss, doctor

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 1 month ago

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lars@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 2 months ago

the H is silent

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the H is silent

lars@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 2 months ago

blackn1ght@feddit.ukEnglish · 2 months ago

Andy Salmon - CEO of Swim England

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Andy Salmon - CEO of Swim England

blackn1ght@feddit.ukEnglish · 2 months ago

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5714@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 2 months ago

German Institute for Economic Research-researcher Virginia Sondergeld (Virginia Specialmoney) explains girlboss clichees

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German Institute for Economic Research-researcher Virginia Sondergeld (Virginia Specialmoney) explains girlboss clichees

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5714@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 2 months ago

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lars@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 2 months ago

Pauly P

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Pauly P

lars@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 2 months ago

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MouldyCat@feddit.ukEnglish · 3 months ago

Boguslaw investigating phoney justice in the DOJ

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Boguslaw investigating phoney justice in the DOJ

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MouldyCat@feddit.ukEnglish · 3 months ago

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7uWqKj@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

Mary Spender: How Much Money I Lost On Tour

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Mary Spender: How Much Money I Lost On Tour

7uWqKj@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

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5714@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 3 months ago

Sebastian Leber (Sebastian Liver) laments alcohol industry legislation

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Sebastian Leber (Sebastian Liver) laments alcohol industry legislation

5714@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 3 months ago

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tissek@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 3 months ago

Christoffer Kakland (Cookieland)- CEO of Nyåkers (cookie company)

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Christoffer Kakland (Cookieland)- CEO of Nyåkers (cookie company)

tissek@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 3 months ago

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Dharma Curious (he/him)@slrpnk.netEnglish · 3 months ago

Tom Peacock, Bird Flu Researcher

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Tom Peacock, Bird Flu Researcher

Dharma Curious (he/him)@slrpnk.netEnglish · 3 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 3 months ago

Christopher Coke, cocaine trafficker

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Christopher Coke, cocaine trafficker

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 3 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 3 months ago

Brady Green, cannabis growth consultant

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Brady Green, cannabis growth consultant

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 3 months ago

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PaleRider@feddit.ukEnglish · 4 months ago

Sara Blizzard

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Sara Blizzard

PaleRider@feddit.ukEnglish · 4 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 4 months ago

Michael Ball, footballer

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Michael Ball, footballer

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 4 months ago

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unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish · 4 months ago

An exceptionally valid reason

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An exceptionally valid reason

unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish · 4 months ago

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The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 months ago

Conflict of interest

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Conflict of interest

The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 months ago

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smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 4 months ago

Jules Angst, professor of psychiatry

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Jules Angst, professor of psychiatry

smeg@feddit.ukMEnglish · 4 months ago

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ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukEnglish · 5 months ago

Dr N. Sane - psychiatrist

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Dr N. Sane - psychiatrist

ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukEnglish · 5 months ago

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lars@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 5 months ago

Jesus Christ, it’s not that hard

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Jesus Christ, it’s not that hard

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lars@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish · 5 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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