"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.)
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.
The couple wanted to name their son Commodore, after the iconic Australian car. However, Commodore is also the title of a high-ranking Navy official. Military titles, among other things, are banned names in Australia. "So, we called him Holden Commodore.
Racial, ethnic or cultural slurs or that imply racial, ethnic or cultural slurs. Names that might be considered reasonably likely to insult, humiliate, offend or intimidate a person or group on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, religion, ability or other distinguishing characteristic.
The Big Bogan in the town of Nyngan stands proud with his mullet, stubbies, singlet and a Southern Cross tattoo. A fishing enthusiast, this five-metre tall icon stands with his fishing rod, his catch of the day and an esky at his thonged feet.
In Australia, we have the “bogan”; in Britain, there is the “chav”; the Americans talk of “trailer trash.” All amount to class labelling, although there are differences between them that become fully apparent only on closer examination.
Ikea: Australia
- Name meaning: A chain of Swedish furniture superstores. - Reason for ban: It's not appropriate for a child's name.
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.
III, Jesus Christ, Adolf Hilter, Santa Claus and @ were all ruled illegal by courts in the U.S.
Saint – If born in Australia, little Saint West's name wouldn't be allowed.
“The name 'Nutella' given to the child is the trade name of a spread,” the court's decision read, according to a translation. “And it is contrary to the child's interest to be wearing a name like that can only lead to teasing or disparaging thoughts (sic).”
Ten examples of prohibited baby names reportedly include King, Queen, Jesus Christ, III, Santa Claus, Majesty, Adolf Hitler, Messiah, the symbol @ and 1069. Other names that can be rejected from birth certificates are names that reference trademarked brands, according to usbirthcertificates.com.
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.
Saint is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin. Coming from the Latin word Sanctus, this name means “holy,” and is used in the Christian faith to recognize people as being close to God. This makes it a unique, meaningful way to share your faith with baby.
Examples of Illegal Baby Names in the US
While certain states have stricter naming laws, a few states, such as Kentucky, have none in place. Regardless of these relatively lenient naming regulations, there are still a handful of names that were ruled illegal by courts within the US. Some of these are listed below: King.
"The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003 (Qld) defines prohibited names as those which are obscene or offensive, cannot be practically established by repute, too long, a symbol or of phonetic significance, a title or rank or a name in the format of a statement such as 'Save Mother Earth'," they said.
The female version is Arsit or Freha, a fashion girl known for super-tight jeans, vertiginously high heels, make up and keen use of her mobile phone. In Poland, bogans are even named after the tracksuit.
Tasmania. Tasmania was named the 'bogan capital of Australia' with Taswegians earning four spots in the final. On the island of Tasmania, half the population has literacy and/or numeracy difficulties, and the unemployment rate is higher than it is in mainland Australia.
Regional equivalent terms
Although the term "bogan" is understood across Australia and New Zealand, certain regions have their own slang terms for the same group of people. These terms include: "Bevan" or "Bev" in Queensland. "Booner" in Canberra. "Chigger" (also "chigga" or "chig") in Tasmania.