In Australia, the Registrar can refuse to register a birth name in circumstances including any of the following: It is obscene or offensive. It cannot be established by repute or usage because it's too long or contains symbols (such as an exclamation mark). It is displayed in the form of initials or acronyms.
Ikea (Australia)
The names can't be “obscene or offensive”; they can't be “contrary to the public interest”; and they can't be “established by repute or usage.” It's this last rule that prohibits Aussies from naming their children after the famous furniture retailer.
Like a lot of countries, Australia has adopted the three-name concept of registering names, which consists of a first or given name, a middle name, and a surname. The surname, by law, has to take the surname of the parents, while the given name and middle name are at the parents discretion.
"Illegal in Australia"
"Originally we wanted to call him Commodore, but that's illegal in Australia." (FYI, it's a banned name because Commodore in this country refers to a very high-ranking Navy official.) "So, we called him Holden Commodore.
It's not illegal to start using another name without registering the change. You can legally use any name you want, as long as you don't use a name to try and commit a crime, like fraud. Changing your name without formal registration can cause problems with official documents.
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In the video — which has more than 3 million views — the mom explains she originally wanted to call the baby “Commodore” — but she discovered it was a banned name in Australia because it is the title given to a high-ranking naval officer.
Technically, if you want to, there's nothing that can stop you. That being said, it would be a terrible name to give your kid, and I can assure you the moment that they turn 18 they'll begin trying to change their name.
Nutella: France
- Name meaning: A popular chocolate-hazelnut spread. - Reason for ban: It's too similar to a well-known food. A French court ruled that sharing a name with a breakfast food commonly found on European breakfast tables was “contrary to the child's interest.” The child was renamed Ella.
For instance, we get people applying to use “Anzac” for the name of their child. They don't need permission for that.
Duke, Honour, Prince, Lady and Chief are certainly better than the aforementioned “Hippo”. (Again, this is a real name that a person has to live with until they inevitably change it by deed poll.) The reason for most of these bans is simple: they resemble official ranks or titles recognised in Australia.
III, Jesus Christ, Adolf Hilter, Santa Claus and @ were all ruled illegal by courts in the U.S.
The name 'Sarah', which is common around the world and across many different cultures, is banned in Morocco because of its spelling, which is attributed to Hebrew. The Arabic spelling, 'Sara', however, is fine.
Linda was banned by Saudi Arabia's Civil Status Department for being a name based on religious connections or because it broke from "social traditions." This is because the name is incredibly western for their country.
The longest personal name is 747 characters long, and belongs to Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.
Adolf is a boy's name of German origin that means “noble or majestic wolf.” This name has declined in popularity since the Second World War due to its connection with Adolf Hitler.
Once again, the most popular names for babies born in the United States are Liam and Olivia—Liam has topped the list for six years in a row, and Olivia has been the top choice for new parents for four years.
Physical punishment by a parent towards a child remains lawful under the Criminal Code Act 1924 (s 50), which states: 'It is lawful for a parent or a person in the place of a parent to use, by way of correction, any force towards a child in his or her care that is reasonable in the circumstances. '
If you believe that your child is at risk of being harmed where they are staying, you can contact the Police or Department of Community Services (See Police section & DOCS section). them know that you are willing to work on the problems and that you want them to return home.
You must: be 18 years of age or older. provide proof of identity and residency and. disclose any criminal records.
You can change your name only once in a 12-month period and 3 times in your lifetime.
The fees to register a name change and apply for a change of name certificate: $185 Lodgement fee for Application for Registration of a Change of Name. This fee will be retained regardless of the outcome of your application. $53 Change a child's name within 12 months of birth (includes replacement birth certificate)