Baby names that are banned around the world

Banned baby names around the world

Some of these are downright bonkers! - by Grace Back

Did you know there are actually baby names that are BANNED from being given to your newborn bub? Yep - banned!

The reasons for a name being banned range from issues of taste, decency and just plain silliness.

While it’s likely mums and dads were looking for something unique to stand out from the crowd, perhaps they should have stuck to something tried and tested like Oliver and Charlotte which were revealed as the most popular baby names in Australia earlier this year.

Here's a list of some of the world's 'banned' baby names:

Metallica
Miatt
Ovnis
Nutella
Facebook
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Gesher AKA 'Bridge'
Cyanide
Daemon
Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii
Akuma AKA 'Devil'
Chow Tow
Lucifer
Anus
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Yes - these names actually exist on a list of names not legally allowed to be given to newborns.

This article originally appeared on New Idea.

Grace Back

Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.