Jackal and Testicle: Turkey makes it easier for people to change names
(The Guardian Turkey)

Some 105,000 people apply to change misspelled and humorous names `I´m getting rid of my name,` said Karaca Satilmis, an actor from Istanbul. `It has held me back professionally.`Satilmis means `sold`, and, to Turkish speakers, it is very amusing. The 35-year-old doesn´t understand why his grandfather chose it.I won´t miss my old name Continue reading...