Name nope: Baby naming laws from around the globe
In many countries, kids are protected from the outlandish names their parents choose, but in others (hello USA) it’s pretty much free rein and you may literally (and regrettably) run into a child called “Adolf Hitler” – despite the authorities’ best efforts.
Here’s the skinny on how the world names – and doesn’t name – their littlies.
Australia
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In Australia, registrars from the government's Births, Deaths and Marriages agency can refuse to register a baby name if they deem it obscene, offensive or contrary to public interest.
There are also bans on certain names that are also titles and names that are a phrase (think "Save Mother Earth") in some states.
Names like King, Lady, Prince and Satan are just a few on the no-go list.
