Nine illegal names you are BANNED from calling your child in America – and what happens if you do

PICKING a name for a newborn is one of the most important decisions a parent makes, but some have found that a few names in America are more than just discouraged — they're illegal.

The United States is laid back on naming laws, but some names are still prohibited because of practical reasons or to protect the child.

For the most part, naming regulations differ from state to state. For example, some states don't allow someone to have numerals in their name.

Some states limit the number of characters used in the name, or don't allow accent marks in names.

Some states, like California, allow hyphens and apostrophes to be used — permitting names like X Æ A-12.

A few names have been banned nationwide due to them being obscene or derogatory, in order to protect the child.

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Listed below are names that you CANNOT name your child in America, according to US Birth Certificates.

  • King
  • Queen
  • Jesus Christ
  • III
  • Santa Claus
  • Majesty
  • Adolf Hitler
  • Messiah
  • @

If someone were to attempt to name their child this, the name would be rejected on the record and a new name would have to be chosen.

Some other banned names include Nutella, Nelly's, and Harry 3.

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Kentucky is an example of a state that has no naming laws at all.

While the regulations in place to protect children are almost common sense, the practical naming restrictions could be more tricky.

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Some of the rules are related to the software used to keep birth records. For example, some states limit the number of characters in the name while others ban accents and non-English letters.

However, states like North Carolina, Hawaii, Kansas, and Oregon allow accents and specific foreign letters on birth certificates and other government documents.

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