Illinois man changes his name legally to Bubba Bubba Bubba

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- What's in a name? If you're the former Raymond Allen Gray Jr., only one word -- Bubba.

The 39-year-old Springfield native legally changed his name this month to reflect his childhood nickname. His new first name? Bubba. His new middle name? Bubba. One guess what his new last name is.

Bubba raised a few eyebrows back in September at the Sangamon County Courthouse when he went to start the paperwork to make the name change official. Once Bubba cleared that hurdle, he had to appear before a judge and answer a few questions.

"The judge had a little funny look on her face," he said. "She had her glasses down and was looking at me and said, 'You actually want to change your name to Bubba Bubba Bubba?' And I said, 'Yes, your honor."'