Looking for something a bit different, something completely unique? Well, this is not your list especially if you're from Iceland, China or Denmark. Some countries are drawing the line when it comes to naming your child.
Looking for something a bit different, something completely unique? Well, this is not your list especially if you're from Iceland, China or Denmark. Some countries are drawing the line when it comes to naming your child. Check out some of these wacky names and some that will have you so confused. I named my fourth child Harriet for a day or two until I decided it didn't suit her. What's wrong with Harriet? It's a beautiful name. Iceland has some strange rulings.
Here are 10 banned names from around the world:
Harriet
In Iceland, parents are expected to pick from an approved list of culturally cohesive names. Two parents in Reykjavik were recently forced to choose an alternative name to get their daughter a passport.
In Iceland, parents are expected to pick from an approved list of culturally cohesive names. Two parents in Reykjavik were recently forced to choose an alternative name to get their daughter a passport.
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No, I didn’t just run my hand across the keyboard. Parents in Sweden attempted to rebel against the countries strict naming laws. Tax authorities must give their blessing before names can be used. It didn't pass, obviously. And for the lols, the parents claimed it was pronounced 'Albin'.
No, I didn’t just run my hand across the keyboard. Parents in Sweden attempted to rebel against the countries strict naming laws. Tax authorities must give their blessing before names can be used. It didn't pass, obviously. And for the lols, the parents claimed it was pronounced 'Albin'.
William
Parents in Portugal can pick a baby name from an extensive 82-page list of approved names but they don't include some of the super traditional names like William. Catherine is also outlawed.
Parents in Portugal can pick a baby name from an extensive 82-page list of approved names but they don't include some of the super traditional names like William. Catherine is also outlawed.
Cyanide
This one's a little closer to home. In England, one mother tried to name her daughter after a poison. The judge who made the ruling said a court would only forbid a parent’s name choice in "the most extreme cases". This must have been one of them.
This one's a little closer to home. In England, one mother tried to name her daughter after a poison. The judge who made the ruling said a court would only forbid a parent’s name choice in "the most extreme cases". This must have been one of them.
Nutella
A French judge ruled that the unusual name would "only lead to teasing or disparaging thoughts." The judge ordered that the child was to be named Ella.
A French judge ruled that the unusual name would "only lead to teasing or disparaging thoughts." The judge ordered that the child was to be named Ella.
Smelly Head
Since 2006 parents in Malaysia are no longer allowed to name their children Chow Tow which translates into 'Smelly Head'.
Malaysian parents will no longer be allowed to name their child Chow Tow, which translates to ‘Smelly Head’.
Since 2006 parents in Malaysia are no longer allowed to name their children Chow Tow which translates into 'Smelly Head'.
Malaysian parents will no longer be allowed to name their child Chow Tow, which translates to ‘Smelly Head’.
Queen
Apparently, in Australia, it is illegal to name your child after any official position.
Apparently, in Australia, it is illegal to name your child after any official position.
Facebook
Officials in Sonora, Mexico, banned the name in 2014. The also drew the like on names like Hitler, Virgin, Burger King and Harry Potter.
Officials in Sonora, Mexico, banned the name in 2014. The also drew the like on names like Hitler, Virgin, Burger King and Harry Potter.
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I'm not kidding you. This computer keyboard symbol is banned in China and parents tried to argue with their reasoning behind the strange name choice. Chinese people call this symbol "ai-ta" which sounds similar to a Chinese phrase meaning to "love him".
I'm not kidding you. This computer keyboard symbol is banned in China and parents tried to argue with their reasoning behind the strange name choice. Chinese people call this symbol "ai-ta" which sounds similar to a Chinese phrase meaning to "love him".
Anus
Denmark has issued a list of about 7,000 names to choose from and anyone who wants to choose something more unique needs special permission. Ethnic names and different spellings are completely forbidden. Anus, was never going to make the cut, was it?
Denmark has issued a list of about 7,000 names to choose from and anyone who wants to choose something more unique needs special permission. Ethnic names and different spellings are completely forbidden. Anus, was never going to make the cut, was it?
Written by Kellie Kearney staff writer at FFHQ who also blogs at www.mylittlebabog.com.