Redditor rj_sherbs was apologetic even as they asked the question to the r/Seinfeld subreddit. “Sorry if this has been asked before,” the post read, but “what do you think Newman’s first name is?”

Cue the smart-ass replies!

As Newman’s first name was notoriously never revealed on Seinfeld (or was it? — see below), the question prompted plenty of half-joking answers. The most popular? “Postal Employee Newman,” the name given by a supervisor who catches Newman warning Kramer to walk away from his plan to cancel all his mail. Of course, “Postal Employee” is a title or honorific, not the monicker bestowed by Mama Newman.

“Hello,” as in “Hello Newman” was also a popular response. Again, clearly not his given name but to the uninitiated, a sensible guess.

Plenty of internet comedians suggested first names already taken by real-life Newmans, including Paul, Randy and Alfred E. Several others...