This man could tell you his name, but it’d take roughly 20 minutes

For most people, introductions are a fleeting formality, an exchange of names accomplished in seconds. However, for Laurence Watkins, this simple task becomes an extraordinary feat of endurance.

Man with World’s Longest Name Has More Than 2,000 Middle Names — Here’s the Clever Method He Used to Pick Those Names

A man from New Zealand made a big name for himself 35 years ago. In 1990, Laurence Gregory Watkins changed his legal name to include 2,253 unique words. Guinness World Records gave him the title of ...

Why one New Zealander legally added 2,253 words to his name & how it changed the law forever

Laurence Watkins from New Zealand holds the world record for the longest name. He legally added 2,253 words to his name. This ...

Man holds record for having ‘world’s longest name,’ takes about 20 minutes to read aloud

(CNN) - A 60-year-old man from New Zealand is the holder of the “world’s longest name.” For everyday use, he goes by Laurence ...

New Zealand man reaffirmed as holder of world's longest name

A 60-year-old man from Auckland, New Zealand, has been re-affirmed as the holder of the world's longest name. For everyday ...
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This Man's 2,253-Word Name Makes World Record, Leads To Legislative Reform

who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest personal name. In March 1990, Laurence, who was born in New Zealand, legally changed his name to include over 2,000 middle names. This extraordinary ...