would you change your name if it was the same as a notorious criminal?

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

After reading that Ian watkins from steps has been mistaken for a second time as being that vile paedophile from lost prophets, I feel for him.

There are quite a few Mick Philpott's on facebook and other unfortunate names.

I would consider changing my name if the crime was repulsive. Would you?

[Ramsay]

Nah, most crimes get forgotten about by the general public
Unless I was named Adolf or something

[Jesus.]

Karl Hitler has a certain ring to it.

[Ammi]

..no, it's just a name...I would make them change theirs instead...but no, I wouldn't change it...

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

..no, it's just a name...I would make them change theirs instead...but no, I wouldn't change it...

But sometimes it's not just a name, especially if the case has been covered so publicly and the crime was horrid.


Side note: I hope Ian sues for millions. If Kim Kartrashian can sue because someone videotaped a set up a "private" marriage proposal that they're showing on their show anyway, then ian should sue for this.

[Ammi]

But sometimes it's not just a name, especially if the case has been covered so publicly and the crime was horrid.


Side note: I hope Ian sues for millions. If Kim Kartrashian can sue because someone videotaped a set up a "private" marriage proposal that they're showing on their show anyway, then ian should sue for this.


..it is just a name though, it was Google who have caused distress by using his pic in connection with something/someone quite evil, so that to me is an issue with Google, not an issue with his name...and maybe that's what he'll do...

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

..it is just a name though, it was Google who have caused distress by using his pic in connection with something/someone quite evil, so that to me is an issue with Google, not an issue with his name...and maybe that's what he'll do...

ok. but I know that when I see someone named mick philpott i can only think of the crime and wonder how the person owning that name feels.

[Ammi]

ok. but I know that when I see someone named mick philpott i can only think of the crime and wonder how the person owning that name feels.

..having said that, if my surname was Philpott and I had a son, I wouldn't call him Mick, if that was the name I had in mind before the infamous person..but that would be after the fact..I wouldn't change something I already owned....

[Kyle]

If I felt there were enough negative connotations towards it then yes I would.

[Z]

I probably would. Reminds me, I met a girl called Jessica Ahlba once, felt so sorry for her, people would always ask her "what, like the actress??" and she'd be like "THERE'S AN H IN IT!!!" :joker:

[Claymores]

After reading that Ian watkins from steps has been mistaken for a second time as being that vile paedophile from lost prophets, I feel for him.

There are quite a few Mick Philpott's on facebook and other unfortunate names.

I would consider changing my name if the crime was repulsive. Would you?

Aye Ian Watkins I think you should change your name to Tit if you feel guilty about your own name.

Not been here for a while, but are there any more deeply thoughtful threats to make us all think?!

[Natalie.]

Nah I wouldn't, I like my name.