A famous bearer is the Irish tv/radio presenter Gay Byrne, born Gabriel Mary Byrne 5th August 1934. He was the first presenter of The Late Late Show, an Irish talk show, from 1962 to 1999.
Marvin Gaye! He was actually born Marvin Gay but he added the E at the end to be cool. I've never heard anyone make fun of his last name. But it is just his last name, and I wasn't around at the peak of his career O_OAnd for all you showing your street cred ("I'm Gay/bi myself") -- just shut up. No one cares about posers. Peace out!