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Courier-Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
From Pope to Ranga: The 89 banned baby names in Australia
Don't miss out on the headlines from Babies. Followed categories will be added to My News. For all the wild baby names that are out there at the moment, you'd think that nothing is off-limits when it comes to naming your child. But it turns out that Australia has some strict name rules, and there are actually 89 monikers that parents are banned from giving their babies Down Under. While each Australian state and territory has its own Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, the names on the list are those that are illegal nationwide in the Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Act 1996. The legislation sets the guidelines for what names are off-limits, including those that are obscene or offensive, too long, include symbols without phonetic significance, or are contrary to the public interest. X Illegal baby names The first type of baby names that receives a thumbs down includes official titles, ranks, and words related to royalty. That means that King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Admiral, Baron, Marshal, and Duke are a no-go. Some religious and mythical names are also banned, including Bishop, Pope, God, Dalai Lama, Devil, Saint, and Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, brand names and food-themed names won't get the tick of approval, so parents-to-be should steer clear of trying to name their kid Nutella, Ikea, Facebook, iMac, and Medicare. Names that are downright offensive or rude on the list include Adolf Hitler, Nazi, D**khead, G-Bang, Panties, Scrotum, Seaman, S**thead, Thong, and Terrorist. Other rogue names that are prohibited include Monkey, Passport, Bonghead, Cyanide, Harry Potter, and Ranga. Our country's name is also banned from being used, but Aussie or Ozzy are allowed if you're really set on honouring Australia. For practical reasons, you also can't choose a name that is longer than 50 characters. There are 89 banned names in Australia. Picture: iStock Baby name expert weighs in Baby naming consultant Michelle Casey told that she's not surprised about the banned list as she's noticed a rise in parents exploring bold, unconventional baby names. 'They often dance right on the edge of what's considered unique or out-there,' she explained. Having helped parents name their children since 2019, Ms Casey said she's witnessed a growing desire for creative names that feel 'meaningful and reflective of personal values or heritage' – a trend amplified by social media and the popularity of making 'name announcements'. 'That said, while parents might tiptoe with the thought of using those braver, more out-there choices, most still end up landing on something that sits in the sweet spot – fresh, but still familiar,' she noted. 'The bolder names often come up in the early brainstorm, but they're usually more of a guilty pleasure name – loved, but not always chosen, or perhaps they fit perfectly in the middle name spot – balancing out the familiar with the bold!' If you do have your sights set on one of the names on the banned list, don't fret – Ms Casey said she's seen certain ones accepted, including Saint, Duke, Justice, and Malek. On an Instagram video she posted about the topic, her followers also shared names they had come across in the wild, such as Honour, ANZAC, Princess, and Major. Some names can get accepted through certain loopholes. Picture: iStock Baby name loopholes So, how can you get a banned name approved? It turns out that the names on the list aren't automatically rejected, and state-by-state exceptions can be made. For example, according to the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages (RBDM), applications to register a banned name will be considered. 'Before making a decision that a name is prohibited, RBDM takes into account relevant factors including family and cultural relevance and how that name would be perceived in the community,' they said. Victoria's Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) also states, 'If you are seeking to register a name that might be prohibited, BDM will work with you to ensure your child's name — or your own — is meaningful to you, reflects community expectations, and can be registered'. So, if you're keen on submitting a name from the list and seeing if it gets approved, check out the full list below. Mother holding her little cute sleeping baby boy Banned baby names in Australia Admiral Adolf Hitler Anzac Australia Baron Bishop Brigadier Bomb Bonghead Brother Cadet Captain Chief Christ Chow Tow Colonel Commander Commissioner Commodore Constable Corporal Cyanide Dalai Lama Dame Devil Dickhead Doctor Duke Emperor Facebook Father G-Bang General God Goddess Harry Potter Honour Ikea iMac Inspector Jesus Christ Judge Justice King Lady Lieutenant Lord Madam Mafia Majesty Major Marijuana Marshal Medicare Messiah Minister Mister Monkey Nazi Ned Kelly Nutella Officer Osama bin Laden Panties Passport Pope Premier President Prime Minister Prince Princess Professor Queen Ranga Robocop Saint Satan Scrotum Seaman Sergeant S**thead Sir Sister Smelly Snort Socceroos Terrorist Thong Virgin Originally published as From Pope to Ranga: The 89 banned baby names in Australia
Perth Now
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The 89 names parents are banned from giving their babies in Australia
What's in a name? In some cases, it's enough to make it 'illegal'. Australia has a list of 89 banned names which cannot be bestowed on children born here. And while some names on the list might seem like the usual suspects, there are a few surprises. While each Australian state and territory has its own Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, the names are banned nationwide under Australian naming laws. Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew dived into the list of taboo titles on Thursday. Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew. Credit: Seven 'It's a tough decision for any parent: what to name her new bundle of joy,' Bartholomew said. 'Now, there's been a list of the banned baby names in Australia revealed. 'They include a whole list of official titles and ranks including Admiral, Duke, and Baron with one R. 'Marshal is also banned but I know a Marhsall with two Ls. 'Ranga. Thong. You can't have a little thong, which is a shame. You also can't have a little Cyanide. 'You also can't have a Ned Kelly. Also, no more than 50 characters long.' The list is extensive with no titles allowed. Credit: Seven Admiral Adolf Hitler Anzac Australia Baron Bishop Brigadier Bomb Bonghead Brother Cadet Captain Chief Christ Chow Tow Colonel Commander Commissioner Commodore Constable Corporal Cyanide Dalai Lama Dame Devil Dickhead Doctor Duke Emperor Facebook Father G-Bang General God Goddess Harry Potter Honour Ikea iMac Inspector Jesus Christ Judge Justice King Lady Lieutenant Lord Madam Mafia Majesty Major Marijuana Marshal Medicare Messiah Minister Mister Monkey Nazi Ned Kelly Nutella Officer Osama Bin Laden Panties Passport Pope Premier President Prime Minister Prince Princess Professor Queen Ranga Robocop Saint Satan Scrotum Seaman Sergeant S**thead Sir Sister Smelly Snort Socceroos Terrorist Thong Virgin
7NEWS
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The 89 names parents cannot bestow on their babies in Australia
What's in a name? In some cases, it's enough to make it 'illegal'. Australia has a list of 89 banned names which cannot be bestowed on children born here. And while some names on the list might seem like the usual suspects, there are a few surprises. While each Australian state and territory has its own Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, the names are banned nationwide under Australian naming laws. Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew dived into the list of taboo titles on Thursday. 'It's a tough decision for any parent: what to name her new bundle of joy,' Bartholomew said. 'Now, there's been a list of the banned baby names in Australia revealed. 'They include a whole list of official titles and ranks including Admiral, Duke, and Baron with one R. 'Marshal is also banned but I know a Marhsall with two Ls. 'Ranga. Thong. You can't have a little thong., which is a shame. You also can't have a little Cyanide. 'You also can't have a Ned Kelly. Also, no more than 50 characters long.' Banned baby names in Australia: Admiral Adolf Hitler Anzac Australia Baron Bishop Brigadier Bomb Bonghead Brother Cadet Captain Chief Christ Chow Tow Colonel Commander Commissioner Commodore Constable Corporal Cyanide Dalai Lama Dame Devil Dickhead Doctor Duke Emperor Facebook Father G-Bang General God Goddess Harry Potter Honour Ikea iMac Inspector Jesus Christ Judge Justice King Lady Lieutenant Lord Madam Mafia Majesty Major Marijuana Marshal Medicare Messiah Minister Mister Monkey Nazi Ned Kelly Nutella Officer Osama Bin Laden Panties Passport Pope Premier President Prime Minister Prince Princess Professor Queen Ranga Robocop Saint Satan Scrotum Seaman Sergeant Shithead Sir Sister Smelly Snort Socceroos Terrorist Thong Virgin
