Joni Mitchell and same names

When you hear the name "Joni Mitchell," you think of the Canadian folk artist.. right? Well.. apparently, there is a country singer with the name Jonie Mitchell.. spelled with an "e" at the end, sure.. but it still sounds the same if we were speaking the name! Having the same first and last name (or a similar one) as a famous person probably isn't the best thing.. I know of examples, but couldn't begin to enumerate them now if I tried.

However, I do know first-hand that having the same (or a similar first and last name of someone else in school is a very odd experience. (especially considering that my "same-name" person was a GUY.. aiya!) But having the same first and last name as your neighbor, or someone else kinda close? That could get extremely interesting..