Although this is UK it is relevant to everywhere. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/peter-morgan/george-osbornes-economic-plans_b_1138622.html
Apparently Ed Balls thinks that his unusual name will hinder his leadership ambitions so he is changing his name to Barry Balls.
His wife is called Yvette Cooper. She chose not to be called Yvette Balls. I've et Balls. What a name.