20 forbidden names for babies around the world
In Brazil, under the Public Records Act, notaries may refuse the name that parents have chosen for their children. Usually this happens when someone suggests a nickname that may bring inconvenience to the child. In addition, professionals are advised to always suggest the correct spelling of the name - but are able to accept the most different forms if there is any registration elsewhere in the country.
In this case, the internet has helped parents a lot to name their shoots with far-fetched spellings! This does not prevent, however, that apparently common names, such as “Piedro”, are discarded by notaries, as happened in Sorocaba (SP) earlier this year. The father was told to choose "Pietro", but did not like the decision and fight in court to register the son as he wanted.
And around the world, how does it work? Each country has its own legislation, and this list will show 20 examples that have been banned in several countries.
1. Nutella
The parents of a French girl wanted to name her “Nutella, ” hoping she was as sweet and popular as the product of the same name. The judges, however, did not approve the choice, and the girl was called "Ella."
2. Akuma
The word "akuma" means "devil" in Japanese. Therefore, after such a baby was named, the Japanese Justice Minister himself had to step in and add "Akuma" to the list of names banned there.
3. Anal
In New Zealand, the government must pre-release any names outside of "normality". That's why the blacklist of baby names grows every year - and "Anal", which means the same as here in Brazil, was related. Bizarre, huh?
4. Gesher
In Norway, a woman was arrested for not being able to pay the fine for registering her child with a name that was not allowed by the Norwegian government. She called the child "Gesher, " which means "bridge" in Hebrew. The woman says she dreamed of the word.
5. Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii
Or, in good Portuguese, “Talula Makes the Hawaii Ula”. Oh really! Would you dare to call such a child? That name made the government of New Zealand take over a 9-year-old girl and find her another name that was more appropriate.
6. Osama Bin Laden
Considered one of the greatest enemies on the planet, bin Laden also had his worshipers. Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, for example, a Turkish couple living in Germany tried to name their son by the same name as the terrorist. In addition to the German government banning names that might embarrass children, it prohibits foreign nicknames that are already banned in their parents' country of origin. In this case, “Osama Bin Laden” had no release even from the Turkish government.
7. Robocop
After Mexican notary publics formed a list of banned names in the country, they found that “Robocop” was among them. However, a boy managed to be registered like that over there! We hope he didn't become a bad guy, didn't he? It would be very ironic of life.
8. Chief Maximus
Another fine example that comes from New Zealand: in the country, it is forbidden to call your son “Chief Chef”.
9. BRFXXCCXXMNPCCCCLLLMMNPRXVCLMNCKSSQLBB11116
A Swedish couple tried to give the name above, which I obviously had to copy and paste, to a child after the laws of their country forbade them to register it as "Albin". After the first name, they still tried to put only "A.", but were also prevented. It was then that they came up with the idea of naming their son with the above curse word. Of course this was also rejected.
10. @
The at-sign symbol pronounces "ai-ta" in China, which resembles there the sound of "loving it". However, the country, like many others, prohibits children with symbols and numbers in their names. Have you ever imagined this person's email if that was allowed?
11. Harriet
In Iceland, there is a list of names that are allowed by the government. When you want anyone outside of this list, you have to pay a fee and wait for a court order for your request. So when a British but Icelandic couple had to renew their daughter's passport, her original name was denied. His brother, Duncan, could not continue the name either - there, only names with letters of the Icelandic alphabet, which do not contain “C”, are accepted. Result: Both came out with new passports written "Boy" and "Girl."
12. Metallica
A heavy metal fan from Sweden named his son just like his favorite band. Later, however, the country's authorities banned new Metallica babies there.
13. Chow Tow
This name in Malaysia means “Stinky Head” and is on the list banned by the local government. Who can hold a newborn in his arms and consider that name for him?
14. Linda
In Saudi Arabia, the name “Linda” is on the banned list because it is extremely western and hurts local culture.
15. Monkey
Another country that has a pre-approved list of names is Denmark. Only 7, 000 are released by the government, which every year bans about 250 inventions. The forbidden words include "Monkey", "Pluto" and "Anus"!
16. Sex Fruit
“Fruit Sex”? Oh really? Yes! Again creativity was considered by parents in New Zealand. Apparently, the government there has a lot of work with funny people wanting to give their children different names, right?
17. Nirvana
In Portugal, there is a list of over 2, 000 baby names: “Nirvana” is just one of the examples.
18. Fraise
Although "Fraise" means "Strawberry" in French, the country's authorities banned the name as it could be a joke. All because there is the expression "Ramène ta fraise", which means "Bring your ass here." The parents accepted and named the child "Fraisine".
19. Sarah
In Morocco, the parents of a small girl found that they could not call her "Sarah" because of the spelling. The "H" at the end left the name with a very Hebrew identity. Already "Sara" is considered Arabic, so can.
20. Venerdi
When an Italian couple was banned from naming their son “Venerdi” (or “Friday”), they accepted the request. But they promised that the next would be called “Mercoledi” (“Wednesday”). So ok, right?
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Now is your turn: what was the most curious name you have ever known in your life?
* Posted on 10/07/2015
