Forbidden Baby Names Around The World
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11 May 2024
Parents have the discretion of naming their kids whatever they want. But in some countries, there are certain names that are banned for being embarrassing, offensive or unpatriotic
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Here's a look at some of the baby names around the world that are banned
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In France, the name “nutella” is not on the list of acceptable baby names because of the risk of humiliation, as per BBC
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Similarly in Sweden, there are strict guidelines around what you can or can't call your child. The names Metallica, Superman, and Ikea are against the Swedish naming laws
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In New Zealand, any name that might include or resemble an official title or rank is forbidden. So, names like Justice, Saint, Bishop and Knight are banned
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The name “Tom” is completely forbidden in Portugal. In fact, the government has a list of pre-approved names that all new parents must choose from
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There aren't any names that are banned in Japan, however, chosen names must not cause the child any discrimination in the future
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In Denmark, parents can choose a name from a list of 7,000 names. Some of the prohibited names include Pluto, Monkey, and Anus
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In Germany, baby names need to be approved by the courts before they can be considered officially. The names "Lord" and "Lucifer”, for example, are deemed unacceptable
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In China, the government recommends giving children names that are easily readable. Numbers and non-Chinese symbols and characters are not allowed
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