Meet Laurence Watkins, the Man with the Longest Personal Name
For most people, introductions are a fleeting formality, but not for Laurence Watkins. His full name, which consists of 2,253 words, takes roughly 20 minutes to recite.
This extraordinary feat was demonstrated at his first wedding in 1991, when the marriage celebrant pre-recorded the exhaustive list. The recording played for 20 minutes, allowing guests to wander the venue before Watkins finally said, "I do."
Watkins, a 60-year-old retired armed security guard from Auckland, New Zealand, holds the world record for the longest personal name, a title recently awarded by Guinness World Records.
"I do."
Author's summary: Laurence Watkins holds the record for the longest personal name, taking 20 minutes to recite.