When I showed my husband the name Outerbridge Horsey, he said it sounded like the sort of name that you would give to a fake corporation if you were teaching a course about business law.
According to Wikipedia, there have been at least seven American men named Outerbridge Horsey over the centuries. The original Outerbridge Horsey was born in 1715 to Nathanial Horsey and Martha (Outerbridge) Horsey of Virginia. The next six generations of Outerbridge Horseys lived fairly distinguished lives — one was a Senator from Delaware, another was a diplomat, etc. Outerbridge Horsey VII currently lives in Washington, DC, where he is an architect.
I think if your family is this upper-class, you can call yourself any crazy name you want, and people will just think it is quaint and distinguished.
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