What names are banned in different countries of the world (10 photos)

In the news, you can often find news where some the original parent names their child... well, Batman, for example, Actually, why not? There is nothing criminal here. Well just think, the child will suffer and suffer until he changes his name from Batman Ivanovich to something human. But still the authorities of different countries are trying to save children from the imagination of their parents and impose restrictions. Although sometimes the bans concern quite normal names, which also causes some confusion. So let's see what names are under banned in different countries of the world.

Portugal





In Portugal it is unacceptable to use short forms of names. Also a person's name must accurately reflect their gender. Names strictly prohibited Rihanna, Nirvana, Mona Lisa, Viking, Olaf, Marks, Kennedy, Heidi, Dmitry, Logan, Pablo.

France



As in many countries, France has rules restrictive names that parents can give their children. Under Banned are Nutella, Mini Cooper, Manhattan, Prince William, Babar, Strawberry.

Sweden





You should think carefully before naming your newborn in Sweden. Until you are allowed to name your child Superman, Veranda, Metallica, IKEA or Elvis.

Mexico



If you would like to name your child: Rambo, Batman, Hermione, Harry Potter, Bond, Rocky, Pocahontas, Terminator, Twitter, Edward or Burger King, being in Mexico, you have to give up your decision, because the country's civil registry would clearly not approve it. Total in The list includes about 60 names.

Saudi Arabia



The laws of the country forbid naming children by foreign names, and also those that may violate national traditions. In Saudi Arabia in the afternoon with fire you will not find people with the names Bayan, Angel, Rama, Alice, Linda, Maya, Queen, Ben.

Germany



Names of objects or products are not allowed in Germany – Fanta, Whiskey, Yogurt. A child may not be named after any fictitious or historical personality - Lenin, Superman. Also banned are any gender-neutral names.

Iceland



The country has some of the strictest naming laws in the world, and parents must select them from a pre-approved list. If someone needs a name that is not on the list, they should apply for resolution. Names that will definitely not approve: Lucifer, Ariel, Lady, Zelda, Carolina, Ariane, Cesar, Ezra, Duncan, Enrique, Ludwig.

New Zealand



In this country over the past decade has been censored a huge number of names. Here you definitely will not call the child the Messiah, Knight, Saint, Bishop, Queen Victoria, Princess.

Switzerland



In Switzerland, as in some other countries, the name must be approval from the Civil Registry Office. categorically not considered the names Cain, Judas, Brooklyn, Chanel, Mercedes, Paris.

Italy



Italians won't let you name your baby Benito, Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, IKEA, Dracula, Joey Tribbiani, Walter White.