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DS has a name that's very similar to a celebrity... I had no idea.

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Elephants25 · 17/07/2016 20:47

My son is 10 months old, his name is very similar to a celebrity and it's already causing problems.

At first, people would say the celebrity's name, whenever I introduced them, thinking they had heard it wrong... Failing to realise they were taking the piss.

I'm not sure what to do...

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Justlikefire · 17/07/2016 21:38

I would never associate the two names. Puth doesn't even rhyme with Booth does it?

KissMyArse · 17/07/2016 21:37

Nope, never heard of him. You'll be safe around me.

I was thinking more along the lines of Cliff Richard.

Balletgirlmum · 17/07/2016 21:36

Ds loves him. He sang the song used for the last Fast & Furious song that was a tribute to the actor who died. Also Marvin Gaye & get it in with that woman singer whatsherface name (the one who sang about not being a size 10)

Idiotxit · 17/07/2016 21:34

I know a Ronald MacDonald. Seriously, you're fine.

BikeRunSki · 17/07/2016 21:33

Never heard of him .

I have the same name as a very famous male (I'm not!) rock singer. It get comments oh about 20, 30 times a day...

EverySongbirdSays · 17/07/2016 21:32

Years ago when on Friends Reunited I saw that my ex had a Harry Potter in his year. I think the first 2 were out but it wasn't a thing yet. He must have to go by his wife or mothers maiden now. Imagine the nightmare and the stick you'd get - NO-ONE would believe you.

mummytime · 17/07/2016 21:30

I have known several Michael Jacksons. And a few Harry Webbs. And a few others.

By the time your son is older the "cool" people making jokes will be sneered at by teenagers who've "never heard of him".

DH has a few people with the same name as him, one very famous in a related field - it's only embarrassing when DH gets the other ones mail or isn't sure if an invitation is really for him.

NoBetterName · 17/07/2016 21:27

I used to know a Richard Burton. As a late-teen he was stopped by the police one night for speeding. The police refused to believe he was giving them this real name.

EverySongbirdSays · 17/07/2016 21:21

I have his album.

Tis very good.

He is of the Taylor Swift style age group usually though

Let's Marvin Gaye and Get It On etc

I'm surprised people are commenting/making a big deal of it tbh. They are different names.

HairyMoose · 17/07/2016 21:21

Sorry over did the vodka today 🙄

HairyMoose · 17/07/2016 21:20

I'mdont worry I've know two Michael Jacksons and a Katie Price!

Scarydinosaurs · 17/07/2016 21:18

Never heard of him!

Just don't ever say his full name in front of young people. Wait until he becomes obsolete.

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Elephants25 · 17/07/2016 21:18

No, they say the name wrong on purpose!

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Mar15mite · 17/07/2016 21:17

I work with someone called David Cameron, that's much worse for sure. Never heard of the (apparent) celeb you mentioned, but then I'm not very down with the kids lol

MyKingdomForBrie · 17/07/2016 21:17

failing to realise they're taking the piss well they're definitely not taking the piss then are they if they don't even know they're saying his name wrong?!

exWifebeginsat40 · 17/07/2016 21:15

I was hoping it was going to be Eninen or Beyonke :(

thatstoast · 17/07/2016 21:15

I have heard of Charlie Puth but I doubt it's something your son will have to worry about in the future.

If you ever have a girl, make sure to call her Cherie.

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Elephants25 · 17/07/2016 21:11

He sings See You Again, Marvin Gaye, etc.

I never thought it was an issue, until it kept being pointed out Confused

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29redshoes · 17/07/2016 21:10

Never heard of him!

I once knew a Sarah Lee.

WellErrr · 17/07/2016 21:09

Never heard of him!

RonSwansonsBestFriend · 17/07/2016 21:08

Ah, don't worry, it's only familiar amongst the yoofs and those who have kids around a certain age.

I wouldn't even make the correlation and we have a couple of fans of his in our house!

It's a nice name.

ShatnersBassoon · 17/07/2016 21:06

Nope, that means nothing to me. I thought your baby's name was going to be Elvis Cresley or David Hameron.

Don't introduce him with his full name - Charlie on its own is not interesting. Or call him Charles if it's bothering you.

SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 17/07/2016 21:04

I've never heard of him!

I used to work with a tall, red haired lady called Diana Ross. She would be in her thirties now I think. It made me think "oh like Diana Ross" for about a second but then I just thought of her as Diana Ross from HR.

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Elephants25 · 17/07/2016 21:04

Yes, well, my surname isn't. His last name is Booth though

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turquoise88 · 17/07/2016 21:03

So are you saying that your surname is similar to Puth?

I wouldn't give it another thought tbh.

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