10 Baby Names That Are Illegal In Australia: Here's What They Mean
Muskan Kalra
Jun 13, 2025
It means 'Smelly head' in Cantonese and Reason behind getting banned: Considered offensive and could subject the child to bullying or ridicule.
It means a political or religious leader and Reason behind getting it banned: A government/religious title, making it unsuitable for registration.
Chief means a leader or ruler of a group or tribe. Reason behind banned: Rejected due to being an authoritative title.
Traditionally 'light-bringer' in Latin, but commonly associated with the devil in Christian belief and reason of getting banned: Religious and cultural sensitivity; may be seen as offensive or inappropriate.
A savior or liberator, especially in religious contexts (Judaism/Christianity) and reason of getting banned: Considered a religious title; may be misleading or offensive.
A fictional superhero created by DC Comics and reason of getting banned: Rejected for being a pop culture reference, which may lead to ridicule.
Duke is a nobleman of high rank and reason behind getting it banned: Falls under prohibited titles.
Saint is a person recognized as holy or virtuous, especially by the Church and reason behind it getting banned: Considered an honorific or title not allowed as a given name.
It means a male royal family member, typically the son of a king or queen and reason behind getting it banned: It's an official title, and such titles are not allowed in given names.
It means a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan; also a pop culture figure and reason behind getting banned: May be considered frivolous or inappropriate, and possibly subject to ridicule. Read Next Story
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