A name which matches or sounds like its owner’s occupation or character: It was interesting and funny that Mrs. School became a teacher showing that it was true that aptronyms could really occur!

Attributed to Franklin P. Adams, as discussed in the book, What's In a Name, by Paul Dickson.

Some actual names include: Dan Druff, a barber; Felicity Foote, a dance teacher; James Bugg, an exterminator; Will Snow, an arctic explorer; and William Wordsworth, the poet.