text: Gone are the days when Eileen Dover was considered an unfortunate name, with celebrity culture booming like never before, sharing a name with a star can be pretty unlucky, too. Something that New York resident Beyoncé knows about all too well. No, not the legendary singer but another woman who says having the same name as the wife of Jay-Z has caused her grief her entire life. Humans of New York photographer shared this image of a NY resident whose name is Beyoncé. The photo was accompanied by a statement from her describing the inconvenience of sharing a celebrity name . In a post that has now gone viral on Facebook, Beyonce says: 'Sometimes I hate my name because it always draws attention to me, and I'm not a very social person. 'My family moved this year from Pennsylvania. I was so scared the first day of school that someone would notice me. I wouldn't even adjust my seat because I thought it would make a noise. One time I really had to cough, but I held it in. This was followed with thousands of Facebook comments from users who suffer from the very same problem . All expressed their shared pain with Beyoncé after living with unfortunate name clashes . Although this Kaity Perry has inherited an extra 'i' it hasn't prevented her from being the butt of the jokes . 'When the teacher started calling attendance, I got really nervous, because every time people learn my name is Beyoncé, somebody starts singing Single Ladies. And some did, of course. But the second day of school wasn't too bad. Because everyone knew my name.' Her photo was posted on Facebook accompanied with this statement as part of the Humans of New York project. The photo series was created by photographer Brandon Stanton who travels around the city capturing images of its residents and sharing their stories. As well as joint celebrity names users expressed their annoyance at sharing names with famous songs . And then there was gaining an embarrassing name through marriage . Tanya's name became slightly more awkward after her career saw her gain a new title . His photos are picking up a lot of interest with his Facebook page already receiving more than 12 million likes, however his photo of Beyoncé has encouraged the biggest reaction. Following its upload the photo has received almost 300,000 shares as well as thousands of comments from people with equally if not more unfortunate names showing their support for Beyoncé. Bridgett Jones wrote: 'If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about my diary...' referring to the famous chick flick character. People can't resist but turn Abeer's name into an inanimate object . The parents of Merry have no excuse as Christmas was definitely around when she was born . For Jane she received twice as many jibes as bad names run in the family . MaryKate Olsen added: 'Believe me I understand, my name really is Mary Kate Olsen. I get all the Olsen twin jokes you can imagine.' While Kaity Perry says that having an extra 'i' makes no difference: 'I totally understand that since my name is Kaity Perry. If I had a dime for every time someone made a Katy Perry joke I'd be rich!' Macarena Diab chimed in: 'You're not alone! I know the feeling! Can't introduce myself that 2 minutes after people are singing and dancing! And they think they're the first ones to make the connection :P I just try to laugh about it, if it helps :)' (sic) Carolina Ahs gained her bad name once married: 'I was once married; My last name is Ahs, his Hull. We were the Ahs-Hulls...' Tanya Boob Kluck said: 'Beyoncé isn't bad! Try having the last name Boob, and then join the Army as a Private. Yes, Private Boob!' Sharing a name with one of the most-wanted can't be easy . And then there are names that don't exactly trip off the tongue . Many of the users were able to see the funny side of their names . Abeer Khan joined in: 'My name is Abeer Khan. And people won't stop calling me A Beer Can.' Julius Christmas has sympathy for his sibling: 'My sister's name is Merry...We share last names.' Jane Bond's bad name runs in the family: 'Checking in. I have to use my boyfriend's name when making a lot of reservations because people think I'm lying. Then they ask me if my dad's name is James. And it is :(' Osama Siddiqui argued that his name was worse: 'Better than a terrorist.' North11 has opted for an alternative on screen name: 'My full name is Zephaniah Gustavus Park. Don't worry, I was homeschooled.' Those who commented seemed happy to find someone to relate to . Katherine Holmes said: 'Katie Holmes here. Tom Cruise and little Suri are doing great.' Rachel Green is resentful of her name pairing with a Friends character: 'Always being asked if I found my Ross yet...' Serena Williams added: 'Girl you don't know how many people ask me if I play tennis!!' Victoria Elizabeth Beckham is able to laugh at her name: 'Just posh here.' Kelly Rowland knows the feeling all too well: 'I feel you honey!!' Jack Haas accepts his unfortunate name: 'Hey my name pretty much sucks too!' Jim's first and last name pairing must have escaped his parents . Chukwuebuka Okoli added: 'Lol, you're worried about YOUR name' Julia Roberts chirped up: 'I understand this completely :') Although, I am pretty social, I can still be kinda shy. When people learn of my name, they always begin singing "Pretty Woman" so I just sit and laugh. It's funny though, because I actually want to become an actress. Be proud of your name, keep your head up!' Iona McLachlan makes fun of her title: 'I own a car. I own a bike. I own a house. ;)' Kinga Burger envies Beyoncé: 'Better hearing "Single Ladies" than hearing about hamburgers and fries.' Jennifer Lopez breaths a sigh of relief: 'I can relate to this :)' The bottom commenter knows all too well the toils of being names Isis . Will Smith adds: 'Try being called Will Smith.' But Jim Socks thinks he has it worse: 'Try being called Gym Socks :(' Shakira Lamb is sick of being quizzed about her hips: 'I feel your pain! Every time someone hears my name is Shakeira, I get asked if my hips don't lie' Tina Turner shares the embarrassment: 'I know the feeling ;)' Sammy Smith is feeling a sense of relief: 'Feeling better about Sam Smith right now.' Isis d'Ascoli's name has recently fallen out of favour: 'Try being called Isis...' Meghan Griffin shares her name with the Family Guy star: 'The Meg Griffin jokes are endless.' Chris Brown finally pipes up: 'I feel you.' Meghan shares her name with the cartoon character from family guy . Chris Brown knows exactly how Beyoncé feels .
target: Humans of New York shared a picture of a girl called Beyoncé .
  She expressed her annoyance of sharing a name with a celebrity .
  The photo encouraged thousands of Facebook users to comment .
  Each shared their experiences of having an embarrassing name .