Lawrence Watkins, 60, of Auckland, holds the world record for the longest name, which consists of 2253 words, CNN reports.

According to the record-holder himself, it takes about 20 minutes to pronounce his full name. He came up with this unusual name in 1990, inspired by the TV show "Believe It or Not!" and the Guinness World Records, which he read cover to cover.

Born Lawrence Gregory Watkins, he decided that, despite possessing no particular talent, he would take an unconventional path to fame—creating the world's longest name. Over the course of a month, he collected names from various sources: Latin, Old English, Samoan, Chinese, Japanese, and even a Maori dictionary.

Following a legal process in the Auckland High Court in 1990, Watkins officially received his new name, which was printed on six pages. At his first wedding in 1991, he played an audio recording of the name to keep guests entertained during the 20-minute ceremony.

In everyday life, the man introduces himself as Lawrence Alon Eloy Watkins, and in his signature, he uses the variant "Watkins V," denoting the fifth generation of the family. "It's nice to have something unique. I just wanted to leave a mark—and I did it my way," the record-holder commented.

Under new New Zealand laws, it is no longer possible to register such a name, making Watkins' record unbroken.