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The term 'Nominative determinism' refers to the idea that some people are attracted to certain jobs that match up with their names. Can this phenomenon really hold weight? It sounds incredibly narcissistic to be attracted to things that remind us of ourselves, but the research suggests that your name really does have a great influence on your life choices.
One study found that people named Dennis or Denise tend to become dentists at a higher-than-average rate. Patterns were also identified among doctors, showing high incidences of fitting names in areas like urology for example, where there were a number of surnames like Cox, Ball, Dick and Waterfall. And, of course, there are the occupational surnames which suggest some kind of family legacy, like Butcher, Smith, Baker and Miller.
However, sometimes the matches are so bizarre and funny, they cannot be explained. We here at Bored Panda have collected a list of people who are unwittingly doing exactly what their names are telling them to do, along with a few others who just happen to be in the right place at the right time. Scroll down below to check it out for yourself, and don't forget to vote for your favorites!
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Neuroscientist Lord Brain
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Firefighter McBurney
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Lawyer Sue Yoo
Ladies and Gentlemen 6 years ago
At Least hide her contact information please, Else Sue will Sue you!
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Cashier Ka Ching
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Andrew Drinkwater
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Volunteer Toogood
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Physician Dr. Docktor
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Cashier Kashera
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Ophthalmologist Ashley Seawright
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Gastroenterologist Joshua Butt
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Music Teacher Miss C Sharp
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Librarian Bookendorf
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Paul Paulos From St. Paul Police
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Chef Tom Kitchin
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Meat Manager Brad Slaughter
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Jason Weed
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What A Name For A Weather Presenter
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Dr Mike Loosemore Talking About Need To Lose Weight
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Lawyer Jonathan Law
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Just To Show To All My Clients That Don’t Believe My Surname Is Barber
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Runner Aaron Farr
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Funeral Directors Wake And Paine
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Weather Presenter Sara Blizzard
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President Robin Mahfood
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Doctor Atchoo
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Dr Blood
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Funeral Directors Thomas Grieve And Son
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Archaeologist Dr Pam Graves
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Scott Forrest
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Amy Parks
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Literature In French Editor Peter France
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Dentist Rachel Pullin
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Dentist L. Justin Payne
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Race Car Driver Scott Speed
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Todd Cutright
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Hand Surgeon David J. Mitten
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Assistant Deli Manager Margaret Bacon
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Fiona Lander In Perth Airport
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Weather Anchor L. Sprinkle
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Sled Dog Champion Vickie Pullin
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troufaki13 6 years ago
There's a dietician in Greece and her name roughly translates to "Maria Starve-to-death" :'D
glowworm2 6 years ago
My boyfriend saw a sign for elections this year that said "Crook for Congress." He couldn't stop laughing at it.
Bobbi Newell 6 years ago
Wonder if his opponent ran ads saying, "I am not Crook!"
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Trent Kamerman 6 years ago
I am a Cameraman.......We call it jobonomatopoeia . www.800kamerman.com Screen-Sho...42-png.jpg 
troufaki13 6 years ago
There's a dietician in Greece and her name roughly translates to "Maria Starve-to-death" :'D
glowworm2 6 years ago
My boyfriend saw a sign for elections this year that said "Crook for Congress." He couldn't stop laughing at it.
Bobbi Newell 6 years ago
Wonder if his opponent ran ads saying, "I am not Crook!"
Load More Replies... Trent Kamerman 6 years ago
I am a Cameraman.......We call it jobonomatopoeia . www.800kamerman.com Screen-Sho...42-png.jpg
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