Aptronyms

Aptronyms What's in a name? Everything! An aptronym is a name aptly suited to its owner. They are easy to spot if you keep your eyes and ears open.

This page is dedicated to the collection of real aptronyms as found in newspapers, magazines, online, etc. Post yours here for all to share and discuss. Please include a picture or a link to document your findings.

Jonathan Gulliver, Highway Administrator for MassDOT, provides travel advisories on traffic, construction, and road cond...
02/12/2025

Jonathan Gulliver, Highway Administrator for MassDOT, provides travel advisories on traffic, construction, and road conditions in Massachusetts.

Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest times for drivers. The warnings are out for when it's expected to be the worst in Massachusetts.

Sen. Jim Justice, wife sued for $5 million in unpaid taxes from 2009 as legal woes mount
25/11/2025

Sen. Jim Justice, wife sued for $5 million in unpaid taxes from 2009 as legal woes mount

A federal judge recently ruled the coal mining heir owed more than $29 million in damages for breaching a contract with a bond-surety company.

Just spotted this extremely rare double aptronym in the wild!
11/08/2025

Just spotted this extremely rare double aptronym in the wild!

This is a very old one, but hall of fame material, and may have sparked my original interest in aptronyms.
04/05/2025

This is a very old one, but hall of fame material, and may have sparked my original interest in aptronyms.

14/04/2025
Sad news from the music world today. Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88.
24/02/2025

Sad news from the music world today.

Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88.

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

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