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.
"My son's name is Holden Commodore," she begins. "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.)
III, Jesus Christ, Adolf Hilter, Santa Claus and @ were all ruled illegal by courts in the U.S.
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.
The law bans names that contain “obscenity, numerals, symbols, or a combination of letters, numerals, or symbols…”, but naming a child after a mass murderer is A-OK. In most cases, the United States is pretty relaxed about what you can name your child when it comes to the stigma or meaning a name may carry.
Ikea (Australia)
In Victoria, Australia (home of Stuck On You HQ), there are restrictions in place forbidding names that are obscene, offensive, or are established by repute and usage – presumably the latter being the reason that Ikea was vetoed.
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.
Contrary to some versions of both the 'baby talk' and 'proto-world' approaches, mama in Australia is mostly found as 'father', not 'mother', and papa is found as 'mother' in some areas.
There are also a number of terms for Australia, such as: Aussie, Oz, Lucky Country, and land of the long weekend.
Many Australians also have a 'middle name', which is a secondary personal name written between the person's first name and their family name. For example, Emily Claire TAYLOR's middle name is 'Claire'. Middle names are optional and are rarely used in daily life. However, most Australians have one or multiple.
For instance, we get people applying to use “Anzac” for the name of their child. They don't need permission for that.
In Australia, there is no minimum age which a child can legally refuse to see a parent following divorce or separation. Of course, once children of divorce reach the age of 18 years they can make their own decisions about where they live or which parent they want to spend time with.
Duke is a masculine name of Latin origin that means "leader." Ideal for first-born sons or boys with strong personalities, Duke is a distinguished name brimming with regal charm and sophistication.
Some of the other notable baby names banned across Australia making headlines over the years? Bonghead, Ranga, Pieandsauce, Scrotum, G-Bang, Snort, Hitler Ice-T, Panties, Thong and Chow Tow are all names that parents have tried to give their kids.
In most Australian states and territories, you have 60 days after birth to register your baby's name. You may already have a list of potential names ready to go, or maybe you haven't thought about baby names yet. Either way, here are a few things to consider before you make your final decision.
Technically, yes. But you'll gain little advantage, at least "99.9 percent of the time," Brett Frischmann, an expert in intellectual property and internet law at Cardozo School of Law, tells MSNBC. A trademark doesn't stop other parents from giving their kid your child's name.
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.
At least in the US you can name your child whatever you like. You can even name them Coca-Cola. The child might run into legal issues if they wanted to use their name for a company or a product, but other than that names can be anything.
Children aged 5-11 years might swear to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It's good to talk with children about swearing. They can understand that some words hurt or offend others. You can help children find other ways to express emotions.
Swearing: preschoolers. Young children might swear to get attention, express frustration, try out words, or copy other people. It's often best to ignore swearing in toddlers and preschoolers. When your child is old enough to understand, you can explain why swearing isn't OK.
“Parents often wonder if this behavior is normal and how they should respond to it. Our data show that swearing emerges by age two and becomes adult-like by ages 11 or 12. By the time children enter school, they have a working vocabulary of 30-40 offensive words….