I had a boss whose last name was Dick. She said her daughter became a doctor and had her last name changed because she didn’t want to be Doctor Dick. Hahaha.
I’ve known a Tom Collins and a Richard Eader (that went by Dick). I also always felt sorry for Tom Crapper…the guy that was credited with creating the toilet (hence, the crapper). It was actually Sir John Harrington (hence, The John)
When my dad was born, his parents named him Billy Joe. In high school he legally changed it to William Joseph.
I’ve known and have heard of: Chris Christopherson, Pete Peterson, Andy Anderson, Robert Robertson, Bob White, Grey Wolf and his brother, Timber Wolf. To name but a few…
@elbanditoroso: I don’t know. This was my boss in 1996 so I am not able to ask her now. I know she changed the name, to what, I don’t know. I was googling the mother who retired back when and moved to Florida but the name ______ Dick in Florida is not uncommon, and she’s probably still alive. Probably in her late 80’s now. What the daughter’s name is or was, I don’t know.