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From Santa Claus to Adolf Hitler: See full list of baby names banned in the US
If you're searching for a unique baby name that sets your child apart, the U.S. offers plenty of creative freedom, but not without limits. While the United States is generally more lenient than many countries regarding naming conventions, certain restrictions still apply. State laws may vary depending on where you live, with some enforcing stricter rules than others. Also Read: TikToker Khabane 'Khaby' Lame arrested by ICE, being held at Henderson Detention Center: Report The restrictions on baby names can vary from state to state. For example, according to the law in California, the birth certificates in the state can only include names with letters from the 26 alphabet. This means names that include accents, tildes, and umlauts will not be accepted. In December 2024, State Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco introduced legislation aimed at tightening naming policies on birth certificates. Across the U.S., some jurisdictions already restrict certain names deemed inappropriate or problematic. According to U.S. Birth Certificates, a private service that helps applicants obtain official documents, several names have been ruled illegal in various states. These include:- King Queen Jesus Christ III Santa Claus Majesty Adolf Hitler Messiah @ 1069 Also Read: Big Lots is back: Is your local store among 219 reopened this year? See list According to The Guardian, Japan recently introduced a ban on keeping 'shiny' or 'glittery' baby names, which means names that have an unusual pronunciation. According to CNN, these names can include anything from Pikachu to Nike. Other countries have taken similar steps to regulate unusual baby names. According to New Zealand has banned names like 'Sex Fruit,' while Mexico has prohibited names such as 'Robocop' to protect children from potential ridicule or harm. Other names banned in various countries across the world include: Sarah (Morocco) Osama bin Laden (Germany) Metallica (Sweden) Cyanide (United Kingdom) 007 (Malaysia) BRFXXCCXXMNPCCCCLLLMMNPRXVCLMNCKSSQLBB11116 (Sweden) Prince William (France) Quran (China) Judas (Switzerland) Devil (Japan) Blue (Italy)
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Baby Santa? What to know about banned baby names in the US
Corrections and clarifications: This story has been updated to clarify naming restrictions in the U.S. Looking for a unique name to give your baby that would help them stand out in a crowd? The sky is (nearly) the limit, but some names could cause issues in the United States. Japan has recently banned what is known as "shiny" or "glittery" names, which are names with unusual pronunciations, according to The Guardian. These names could include anything from Pikachu to Nike, according to CNN. But Japan isn't the only country to have restrictions on baby names. The United States is more relaxed on naming protocol than other countries, but there are still some rules. Some states have stricter naming laws, and other states don't have any. Here's what to know. Naming restrictions can vary from state to state. For instance, in California, names listed on birth certificates can only contain the 26 letters in the English alphabet, which leaves out letters with accents (è, á), tildes (ñ, ã) and umlauts (ö, ü). State Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco introduced legislation to change that policy in December 2024. Other names that certain jurisdictions around the U.S. have deemed illegal to use on birth certificates include the following monikers, according to U.S. Birth Certificates, a privately owned website that aims to obtain birth certificates for applicants: King Queen Jesus Christ III Santa Claus Majesty Adolf Hitler Messiah @ 1069 In May, New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs published a full list of names (40, to be exact) that were requested and rejected in 2024. The majority resemble a title or rank, such as King, which was requested and denied 11 times. Prince and Princess also were requested, in addition to alternative spellings like Pryncess and Prynce. Names with ties to marijuana also were requested and rejected − Sativa and Indica, which are two popular marijuana strains. Both were requested and rejected only once. "We continue to urge parents to think carefully about names. Names are a gift. Generally, the name registered will be with the individual for the rest of their lives," according to a document published by New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs. Though Japan recently banned "shiny" names, other countries have banned a long list of other names. In New Zealand, "Sex Fruit" is a banned name, and in Mexico, "Robocop" is banned, according to Other names banned in various countries, according to are: Sarah (Morocco) Osama bin Laden (Germany) Metallica (Sweden) Cyanide (United Kingdom) 007 (Malaysia) BRFXXCCXXMNPCCCCLLLMMNPRXVCLMNCKSSQLBB11116 (Sweden) Prince William (France) Quran (China) Judas (Switzerland) Devil (Japan) Blue (Italy) Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Can you name your baby Jesus Christ? What to know about US name bans
