50 People Who Are 'Live Up' Perfectly To Their Names

They call it “nominative determinism.” It implies that your name somehow dictates the jobs or hobbies you gravitate towards over the course of your life.

The ancient Romans even had a term for it: “nomen omen” (or name omen). It’s really just a myth (Jonathan Law wasn’t really destined to be a lawyer), but these people are really living up to the hype their parents provided. Did they do it on purpose? Almost certainly not. It is funny nonetheless? Absolutely.

Start clicking to see 40 real people whose names are just too perfect for their jobs or hobbies. We’re still chuckling over #3, #9, and #40.

1. Lord Brain

Also a great name for a superhero, Lord Brain is actually a neuroscientist.

2. Paul Paulos

Man, we really hope Paul Paulos from St. Paul never has to relocate.

3. Robin Mahfood

Perhaps this is a case of destiny overcoming a name. Robin Mahfood isn’t robbing anyone’s food – in fact, he’s giving it out.

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4. Les McBurney

Let’s just hope firefighter Les McBurney doesn’t have an evil twin named “Moore.”

5. Alan Toogood

Some people are just too good.

6. Dr. Doktor

Give me the news, I’ve got a bad case of loving you. How many times do you think he’s heard that one?

7. Wilber Ulysses Bookendorf

He sounds a bit like a character from Harry Potter, but Mr. Bookendorf is just a well-named librarian.

8. Tom Kitchin

Chef Kitchin is clearly living up to his surname.

9. Kashera

How many times a day to do you think Kashera the cashier gets asked if that’s actually her name?

10. Brad Slaughter

If your last name is Slaughter, better you become a butcher than a surgeon, I suppose.

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11. Jason Weed

It’s not a career choice, but it appears that Mr. Weed has been smoking like it’s his job.

12. Dr. Mike Loosemore

How can you not trust a weight loss expert named Dr. Loosemore?

13. Amy Freeze

Ms. Freeze is all bundled up to report the weather.

14. Jonathan Law

If your last name is Law, why not become a lawyer? No one will forget your name – it’s free marketing!

15. Irvine Barber

This barber often has to show people his ID just to prove that his profession and last name are one in the same.

16. Miss C. Sharp

How perfect is C. Sharp for a music teacher’s name?

17. Aaron Farr

Mr. Farr is clearly a gifted runner. It’s a good thing his last name isn’t “Slow” or “Stumble.”

18. Wake & Paine

Wake and Paine hits a little too close to home in the funeral industry.

19. Andrew Drinkwater

Mr. Drinkwater was clearly destined to become a water expert.

20. Sara Blizzard

What’s up with all the cold names for weather reporters? Fortunately, Ms. Blizzard looks like she’s just come back from a tropical vacation.

21. Dr. Joshua Butt

The kid in us will always laugh at the word “butt,” but it’s even better when it’s the last name of someone who deals with the back end of the body.

22. Dr. Michaela Blood

We’re not sure if having a trauma surgeon named Dr. Blood would be all that comforting.

23. Grieve & Son

Yet another funerial name that might make you cringe.

24. Pam Graves

We’re not sure what Dr. Graves is digging up, but it sounds like she was destined to dig up something interesting.

25. Scott Forrest

How much do you think the last name Forrest contributed to this professional tree-climber’s choice of hobby?

26. Dr. Ashley Seawright

If you’re going to see right, this seems like the right optomitrist for you!

27. Amy Parks

Do you think Amy Parks is always called on when there’s a story at AMII Park?

28. Peter France

Prof. France is really owning his last name.

29. Rachel B. Pullin

Did she have to include the middle initial? No one likes when people be pullin’ at their teeth.

30. Justin Payne

Add another space and you’ve got Just in Payne – couldn’t this dentist have just used their real first name?

31. Scott Speed

This race car driver clearly has the need for speed.

32. Todd Cutright

If you’re going to be a logger, it’s best to cut it right, and be named accordingly.

33. Dr. David Mitten

Dr. Mitten will help heal your mittens.

34. Margaret Bacon

We would have also accepted pig farmer.

35. Fiona Lander

I’d feel comfortable having a pilot named Lander.

36. Larry Sprinkle

Again with the dreary weather forecaster names. Give us Larry Sunshine!

37. Vicki Pullin

Anothing Pullin, but this time it’s not teeth.

38. Thomas Crapper

Well, to be fair, Mr. Crapper kind of invented the job when he invented the toilet.

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39. James Dean

You can find Dean Dean in the Dean’s suite.

40. Soo Yoo

We’re willing to bet that laywer Soo Yoo gets a lot of grief over her name.

41. Tim Richman-Gadoffre

Well, if there’s anyone who knows rich men or that rich men get off free, it’s a luxury consultant.

42. Frances Crook

She is, in fact, not a crook, but she fights for their rights.

43. Nicholas Economides

He clearly had to do something involving money, but a career in economics is really spot on.

44. Paul Schwinghammer

If you’re going to be a builder, you ought to know how to swing a hammer!

45. Trigger

Destiny has gone to the dogs with this one. Poor Trigger certainly had no idea what he was doing, so we hope the gun-owning owner didn’t hold it against him.