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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

STRANGE NAMES IN AMERICA

Ye Editor has always had an interest in strange or outlandish given names and has picked up a small list of some of those currently in the United States.  With each one is listed the number of bearers, but in each case the number is approximate.


Zog 7; this is actually a perfectly normal name in Albania and, indeed, the last king of Albania was King Zog, who was overthrown by Mussolini before World War II.  It means a bird.

Hitler 57; in Germany at present they won't name their sons Adolf, let alone Hitler.  It is consequently surprising to find so many Hitlers in  the United States.

Galadriel 130; it is hardly surprising to find a Tolkien name.

Kangaroo 6

Krypton 8

Jumbo 25; an unfortunate name if the bearer should be overweight.  I can imagine it would lead to name calling in the schoolyard.

Typhoon 4

Blackbeard 1; yo-ho!


 

Blackbeard (Edward Teach)



 

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