A woman has shared a video explaining that her unique name often leaves people making the same assumption about her – and she’s tired of having to correct them
A woman has shared a video explaining that her unique name often leaves people making the same assumption about her – and she’s tired of having to correct them
Zahna Eklund Senior Social News Reporter
15:54, 19 Dec 2025
Possessing a unique name can certainly present its own set of hurdles. Parents often opt for distinctive names to ensure their children stand out, but the reality of living with such a name can bring about challenges throughout one’s life, including having to constantly spell it out and explain its origins.
Even if you’re fond of your unusual name, it can undeniably be a source of frustration at times. One woman has taken to social media to share her experience with her uncommon name, which prompts the same question every time she introduces herself – a situation that she finds increasingly irksome.
The woman, whose name is Saturday, shared in an Instagram video that people frequently make assumptions about her when she reveals her name. Despite her affection for her unique moniker, she admits it can be exhausting having to continually clarify things.
She explained: “So my name is Saturday. I have a pretty unorthodox name, as you can tell, and it never dawned on me that people thought that when I was telling them my name, that I was giving them a fake name.”
Saturday only became aware of this issue when she started ordering food online and found herself fielding calls from restaurants and delivery drivers seeking confirmation of her details – all because they doubted that Saturday was her actual name.
She continued: “When I place a food order online and they have to ask for my name, they’ll be like ‘Hey, okay, we’ve got your order down, but what’s your name?’ I’ll say, ‘My name is Saturday’, and they’ll be like, ‘No, no, no, what is your name?’.
“That is my name. My name is Saturday. [Then they’ll say] ‘Oh, I thought you meant you were wanting to place your order on Saturday. Okay, I’m sorry’. Like, does anyone else have a weird a** name where they have to explain themselves or try to convince people that their name is their name and they’re not lying?”
With her address concealed, the woman subsequently displayed her identification on camera to verify that her full name is indeed Saturday Morning Cooks.
Viewers responding to Saturday’s video were swift to express their admiration for her distinctive moniker. Numerous individuals also revealed their own encounters with unusual names, whether their own or those of people they know.
One individual commented: “My name is Sunday… I’m finally gathering all of us week names together.”
Another contributed: “My name is Charisma! Not necessarily unorthodox, but people never believe that it’s my real name.”
A third wrote: “My name is Princess, and they go ‘No, I mean your real name’, and I’ve been explaining all my life that it’s my name and not a title. My parents named me princess, not because I’m from a royal family.”
What are the laws on baby names in the UK?
If you’re planning to give your child a unique name, ensure it complies with UK law regarding names. The UK does not have a comprehensive list of banned names, but there are some restrictions to bear in mind.
You cannot give your child:
- Offensive or obscene names
- Names with numbers of symbols, such as James2 or @Victoria
- Names that are misleading, such as title-based names like Queen or Lord
- Names that are impossible to pronounce
According to the UK Deed Poll Office, names that are racist or considered to be harmful to the child could be illegal and banned in some parts of the UK.
