We asked the Zikoko Community via Twitter and Facebook to share the funniest or most ridiculous names of people they’ve heard.
Orimogunje, Takeagoodposition, Triumphant Grandeur. What are the funniest Nigerian names you’ve ever heard? pic.twitter.com/8UkEGHwbtd
— Zikoko (@zikokomag) October 19, 2015
These were the funniest names shared.
Saturday November https://t.co/oo8qVs8cAl — IEO (@SistaSparkles) October 19, 2015
I’ve heard of “God is Good”, “Abuja ThankGod” and “Sokoto”. Smh. https://t.co/qBmqvHeJam
— Chioma Nkemdilim (@chiomankemdilim) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag surveyor, triplets named wisdom,knowledge and understanding, PraiseGod,Stellakonibaelemije(after his motherinlaw) — fueksy megs (@fueksy) October 19, 2015
I know Grandeur ???? Bye ???? https://t.co/sMov21obX4 — Iyawo Djokernole (@honeydjoko) October 19, 2015
Advantage. https://t.co/qow9YNHpQp — Adebola Rayo (@adebolarayo) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag won’t be surprised. After hearing Excel (brightest guy in class), Appearance, Best and Paymaster (he really was one)… — dayo b (@i_am_dayoB) October 19, 2015
@SistaSparkles @zikokomag Kai! She must have been teased a lot. I would have changed my name. The most bizarre I’ve heard is God’s Property — dayo b (@i_am_dayoB) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag lifted. — Ehi Enegela (@misseyhee) October 19, 2015
Agamadotuigwekuwamaranamuagbaliala RT @zikokomag: Orimogunje, Takeagoodposition, Grandeur. What’re the funniest Nigerian names you’ve heard? — Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 19, 2015
Secondus https://t.co/oo8qVs8cAl — IEO (@SistaSparkles) October 19, 2015
‘Fulfillment’, or ‘Fulfill’ for short. I was shocked. https://t.co/Kb5DeevFR4 — Vincent (@Vincent_Badom) October 19, 2015
eshupkofo, eshu or pkofo for short, chai!!!! also hrd “God knows” “ability” “intergrity” “forward” https://t.co/AyYsaFAFsO — HBD HONEY!!ÌLÈKÉ ÒGÉ (@soreks_Diva) October 19, 2015
eshupkofo, eshu or pkofo for short, chai!!!! also hrd “God knows” “ability” “intergrity” “forward” https://t.co/AyYsaFAFsO — HBD HONEY!!ÌLÈKÉ ÒGÉ (@soreks_Diva) October 19, 2015
@soreks_Diva @zikokomag I once had a driver named Ability. Nice fellow. — Nwachinemelu (@cremechic11) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag they weren’t Nigerian, but Cameroon is close enough. Went to school with an Almighty and a Forgiveness — Ogbenyealu (@notgonnabeawest) October 19, 2015
Surveillance https://t.co/Gd9pyA2Cdo — Hazel❤️ (@__Th3v1rtu0us) October 19, 2015
“@zikokomag: Orimogunje, Takeagoodposition, Triumphant Grandeur. What are the funniest Nigerian names you’ve ever heard? >> Arsenal of God. — Adenike Lanlehin (@omotomilola) October 19, 2015
Heineken, Saturday, Suffernomore https://t.co/dXFI4E210U — Miss B. Okojie (@BellaRoseO) October 19, 2015
Manager, Bonaventure… https://t.co/zcHx6a8ALi — Fifi (@ineffablewaters) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag Divine Increase — Asa Nwa (@AfricanCeleb) October 19, 2015
MagnifytheLord, Jehovahisthekingofkings, ChildofGod https://t.co/PijkVXQDLE — barefootCountessa (@AjikeSpecial) October 19, 2015
Souvenir, Improvement, Opportunity, Yuletide https://t.co/CzvVYdElRa — Oladayo (@oladayo01) October 19, 2015
Thywillbedone https://t.co/oo8qVs8cAl — IEO (@SistaSparkles) October 19, 2015
Sendoff https://t.co/oo8qVs8cAl — IEO (@SistaSparkles) October 19, 2015
Finedaughter, EvidenceofGod’sLove https://t.co/7dfunVM0rD — Nonso ~Swesh~ (@NonsoEagle) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag Goodluck (we all know who that is lol), Sir Louis ( yup, the Sir is included), Boniface, Bonacristus, hallelujah, fortunate etc? — Dami Odufuwa (@dami_odufuwa) October 19, 2015
Oridota. Apelehin. Teacher. Scholarstical. Goddey. Saviour. Olodeoku https://t.co/51sIZqycKt — Flawless Milo (@midnightsun84) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag have you heard of UpJesus?? — temidayo alabi (@temideej) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag government, rapture. — Biniboy (@gemernestein) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag All CU students my set can attest to this, I did not make this up. Darling Jesus. — Adadiora’nma 1 (@Her_Gorgeousnes) October 19, 2015
Lesbianus & Godlyliving https://t.co/ElRj94Wj58 — Lomon (@lomon_) October 19, 2015
@zikokomag heard of a boy in Rivers State named ‘Corper 2000’ ; named after a 2000 set corper, who impregnated a local girl and absconded. — Olufemi Adebimpe (@femiadebimpe) October 19, 2015
Election, Perseverance, JesusSaves, Alloysius, Evaristus, Ekwutosi https://t.co/jLSZEWexAA — Nwachinemelu (@cremechic11) October 19, 2015
