The most "unfortunate names" in Britain and America

“When the parents of some of those people mentioned named their children, many probably didn't even realise the implications at the time,” said a spokesman for TheBabyWebsite.com, which conducted the research.

“There must be tremendous embarrassment every time they have to introduce themselves to anyone, especially to a crowd. Even their teachers must have had to hold back their smiles sometimes.

"Parents really do need to think carefully though when choosing names for their children.”

He added: "Their name will be with them for life and what may be quirky and fun for a toddler might be regretted terribly when that person becomes older or even a grandparent perhaps."

Researchers found examples of funny names from the United States, whereas people's names were linked to their professions, such as Dr Leslie Doctor and Dr Thoulton Surgeon (a vet from Connecticut), Dr Payne (a plastic surgeon in Ohio), Les Plack (a dentist in San Francisco) and Stan Still (a retired airman from Cirencester).

Read the top lists below:

Weird names from America...

Anna Prentice

Annette Curtain

Bill Board

Carrie Oakey

Dr Leslie Doctor

Dr Thoulton Surgeon

Dr Payne

Les Plack

Priti Manek

Dr Sumey

...and from Britain

Barb Dwyer

Pearl Button

Hazel Nutt

Ray Gunn

Helen Back

Stan Still

Jo King

Lee King

Terry Bull

Mary Christmas

Max Power

Paige Turner

Sonny Day

Tim Burr

Teresa Green

Will Power

Anna Sasin

Chris Cross

Doug Hole

Justin Case

Barry Cade