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* Mr. Teatime ([[ItIsPronouncedTropay T-AH-tim-EY]]) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''. He ''does'' have a first name, but nobody uses it much.

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* Mr. Teatime ([[ItIsPronouncedTropay T-AH-tim-EY]]) ([[PretentiousPronunciation Teh-AH-tim-EY]]) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''. He ''does'' have a first name, but nobody uses it much.

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* Mr. Teatime ([[ItIsPronouncedTropay T-AH-tim-EY]]) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''.

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* Mr. Teatime ([[ItIsPronouncedTropay T-AH-tim-EY]]) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''. He ''does'' have a first name, but nobody uses it much.



* The ''Series/DoctorWho'' story "The Pirate Planet" comes close with Mr. Fibuli, which is one letter away from "fibula" (an Ancient Roman ornamental toga-fastening pin).

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* The ''Series/DoctorWho'' story "The Pirate Planet" comes close with Mr. Fibuli, which is one letter away from "fibula" (an Ancient Roman ornamental toga-fastening pin).pin that inspired the name of a human leg bone, which would be odd either way).


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* ''Radio/TheGoonShow'': Several characters had noticeably odd names, including Bluebottle (a type of fly), Flowerdew, and Throat, who was identified as Sergeant Throat in some episodes. To a more [[PunnyName pun-based]] extent, Ray Ellington would occasionally portray one Sheikh Rattle-and-Roll.
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* In ''Ace of Wands'' (an early 1970's british children's supernatural adventure series) there was a story where the villain's henchmen posed as a [[https://www.anorakzone.com/aceofwands/themeddlers.jpg busker band]]. Their names were Mr Spoon, Mr Drum and Mr Accordion, named after the instruments they play.

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* Miss Forcible and Miss Spink from ''WesternAnimation/{{Coraline}}''.
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''Film/ReservoirDogs'' had a whole host of Mr.'s: White, Orange, Blonde, Pink, Brown, and Blue.

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* ''Film/ReservoirDogs'' had a whole host of Mr.'s: White, Orange, Blonde, Pink, Brown, and Blue.



* Miss Forcible and Miss Spink from ''WesternAnimation/{{Coraline}}''.
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''Film/ReservoirDogs'' had a whole host of Mr.'s: White, Orange, Blonde, Pink, Brown, and Blue.
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* The Masters of the Bazaar in ''VideoGame/FallenLondon'', whose names [[MisterDescriptor relate to their field of business]]: Mr Apples, Mr Iron, Mr Pages, Mr Stones (one of the few whose name wouldn't stand out too much on a census), Mr Veils, and several others.
** There's also Mr Inch, who isn't one of the Masters but has a similar name.
* Lots of ''VideoGame/MoshiMonsters'' characters have words in their names, including Chop Chop, Bobbi ''Singsong'', Dr Strangeglove (actually a nickname), Whiffy Wobbler, ''Stink''erton, Snozzle ''Wobble''son, SweetTooth, Roary and Lori ''Scrawl'', Simon ''Growl'', Tyra ''Fangs'', Taylor ''Miffed'', ''Baby'' Rox, Zack Binspin (and possibly his cousin Jack Trashdash), ''Yolk''a, Broccoli Spears, Agony Ant, Giuseppe Gelato and Snozzani Wobblesing.
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* ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'', especially with [[GossipyHens the Pepperpots]] ("Oh, hello, Mrs. Premise!" "Hello, Mrs. Conclusion!"). There are a great many examples throughout the series' history. Subverted with "Mr. Last," who was actually [[{{Tuckerization}} named after one of the show's crew]]. Some more for the road: Mrs. Thing, Mrs. Entity, Mrs. Gorilla, Mr. Clean Air System, and [[PrecisionFStrike Mrs. Niggerbaiter]].

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* ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'', especially with [[GossipyHens the Pepperpots]] ("Oh, hello, Mrs. Premise!" "Hello, Mrs. Conclusion!"). There are a great many examples throughout the series' history. Subverted with "Mr. Last," who was actually [[{{Tuckerization}} named after one of the show's crew]]. Some more for the road: Mrs. Thing, Mrs. Entity, Mrs. Gorilla, her friend Mrs. Non-Gorilla, Mr. Clean Air System, and [[PrecisionFStrike Mrs. Niggerbaiter]].
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* ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'', especially with [[GossipyHens the Pepperpots]] ("Oh, hello, Mrs. Premise!" "Hello, Mrs. Conclusion!"). There are a great many examples throughout the series' history. Subverted with "Mr. Last," who was actually [[{{Tuckerization}} named after one of the show's crew]]. Some more for the road: Mrs. Premise, Mrs. Conclusion, Mr. Clean Air System, and [[PrecisionFStrike Mrs. Niggerbaiter]].

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* ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'', especially with [[GossipyHens the Pepperpots]] ("Oh, hello, Mrs. Premise!" "Hello, Mrs. Conclusion!"). There are a great many examples throughout the series' history. Subverted with "Mr. Last," who was actually [[{{Tuckerization}} named after one of the show's crew]]. Some more for the road: Mrs. Premise, Thing, Mrs. Conclusion, Entity, Mrs. Gorilla, Mr. Clean Air System, and [[PrecisionFStrike Mrs. Niggerbaiter]].
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-->--''{{Film/Doctor Strangelove}}''

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-->--''{{Film/Doctor -->-- ''{{Film/Doctor Strangelove}}''



--> Whoever was doing the legwork and running the heist got to pick the team names for the job, and he’d gone with the ''[[Film/ReservoirDogs Reservoir Dogs]]'' naming style. Or was that ''[[Film/TheTakingOfPelhamOneTwoThree Pelham One Two Three]]''?
--> The last job they’d done had been in Phoenix, and Mister Brown had been running it, so they’d gone with his choice of names. Monsieur Bleu, Senor Rojo, etc.

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--> Whoever was doing the legwork and running the heist got to pick the team names for the job, and he’d he'd gone with the ''[[Film/ReservoirDogs Reservoir Dogs]]'' naming style. Or was that ''[[Film/TheTakingOfPelhamOneTwoThree Pelham One Two Three]]''?
--> The last job they’d they'd done had been in Phoenix, and Mister Brown had been running it, so they’d they'd gone with his choice of names. Monsieur Bleu, Senor Rojo, etc.
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If the word is a MeaningfulName, it's MisterDescriptor. See also LukeNounverber.

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If the word is a MeaningfulName, it's MisterDescriptor.MisterDescriptor; it may also be a MissXPun. See also LukeNounverber.
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* Mr. Teatime (T-AH-tim-EY) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''.

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* Mr. Teatime (T-AH-tim-EY) ([[ItIsPronouncedTropay T-AH-tim-EY]]) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''.
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* Most of the judges in ''Literature/UncommonLaw'' have names like this: Mr Justice Wool, Lord Lick, Lord Arrowroot, Lord Sheep...
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That goes under Who Names Their Kid Dude.


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* The title of ''Animation/SimpleSamosa'' is also the full name of its main character. As in, someone named their child "Simple".
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-> '''General Turgidson:''' Strangelove. What kind of a name is that? That ain't no kraut name, is it, Stainsy?
-> '''Mr. Staines:''' He changed it when he became a citizen. It used to be Merkwürdigliebe.
-->--''{{Film/Doctor Strangelove}}''



* Of course, there is Dr. Strangelove of ''Film/DoctorStrangelove''.

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* Of course, there is Dr. Strangelove of ''Film/DoctorStrangelove''. It's even {{Lampshaded}}, as the page quote demonstrates.
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* The title of ''Animation/SimpleSamosa'' is also the full name of its main character. As in, someone named their child "Simple".
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* In ''Literature/TheTruth'', Mr. Pin and Mr. Tulip, ThoseTwoBadGuys.

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* In ''Literature/TheTruth'', the villainous duo Mr. Pin and Mr. Tulip, ThoseTwoBadGuys.Tulip have names like this.

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Not to be confused with ''Film/DoctorStrangelove''.

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Not to be confused with ''Film/DoctorStrangelove''.
''Film/DoctorStrangelove'', though he is an example of this trope.


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* Of course, there is Dr. Strangelove of ''Film/DoctorStrangelove''.
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* The Witchfinder Army in ''Literature/GoodOmens'' employs a long list of these. Justified in that none of them actually exist and are merely [[LineOfSightName Line-of-Sight Names]] written on the payroll by Witchfinder General Shadwell, who is not known for his creativity, in order to get more pay than the Witchfinder Army's real 2-person roster warrants.

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* The Witchfinder Army in ''Literature/GoodOmens'' employs a long list of these. Justified in that none of them actually exist and are merely [[LineOfSightName [[LineOfSightAlias Line-of-Sight Names]] Aliases]] written on the payroll by Witchfinder General Shadwell, who is not known for his creativity, in order to get more pay than the Witchfinder Army's real 2-person roster warrants.
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* In ''Discworld/TheTruth'', Mr. Pin and Mr. Tulip, ThoseTwoBadGuys.
* Even moreso in ''Discworld/ThiefOfTime'' when the auditors decide that their names shall be Mr./Mrs. <insert colour here> and hundreds show up all demanding unique names.

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* In ''Discworld/TheTruth'', ''Literature/TheTruth'', Mr. Pin and Mr. Tulip, ThoseTwoBadGuys.
* Even moreso in ''Discworld/ThiefOfTime'' ''Literature/ThiefOfTime'' when the auditors decide that their names shall be Mr./Mrs. <insert colour here> and hundreds show up all demanding unique names.



* Mr. Teatime (T-AH-tim-EY) the assassin from ''Discworld/{{Hogfather}}''.

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* Mr. Teatime (T-AH-tim-EY) the assassin from ''Discworld/{{Hogfather}}''.''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''.
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* Mr. Teatime (T-AH-tim-EY) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''.

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* Mr. Teatime (T-AH-tim-EY) the assassin from ''Literature/{{Hogfather}}''.''Discworld/{{Hogfather}}''.
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* ''WesternAnimation/BojackHorseman'': Mr. Peanutbutter. Given he's a grown dog with child-like arrested development, it overlaps with MeaningfulName.
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* In the ''Young Literature/AmeliaBedelia'' books, Amelia Bedelia's dog is named "Finally" because she was so excited to finally get her after waiting so long to have a dog.
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* ''Film/DarkCity'': All of the Strangers go by these names, such as Mr. Hand, Mr. Book and Mr. Wall.
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* The Strangers in ''Film/DarkCity'', such as Mr. Hand, Mr. Book, and Mr. Sleep.
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** [[http://whateleyacademy.net/index.php/content-menu/stories/203-ayla-and-the-birthday-brawl-chap-12 Ayla and the Birthday Brawl (Chap 12)]], Mister Brown, White, Black, and Green:

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** [[http://whateleyacademy.net/index.php/content-menu/stories/203-ayla-and-the-birthday-brawl-chap-12 Ayla and the Birthday Brawl (Chap 12)]], 12),]] Mister Brown, White, Black, and Green:
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* The Witchfinder Army in ''Literature/GoodOmens'' employs a long list of these. Justified in that none of them actually exist and are merely [[LineOfSightName Line-of-Sight Names]] written on the payroll by Witchfinder General Shadwell, who is not known for his creativity, in order to get more pay then the Witchfinder Army's real 2-person roster warrants.

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* The Witchfinder Army in ''Literature/GoodOmens'' employs a long list of these. Justified in that none of them actually exist and are merely [[LineOfSightName Line-of-Sight Names]] written on the payroll by Witchfinder General Shadwell, who is not known for his creativity, in order to get more pay then than the Witchfinder Army's real 2-person roster warrants.

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