What was once the most popular name in the United States is banned in Saudi Arabia. In this country, some names are «banned because they did not conform to social traditions,» reports the Washington Post. Maya, Emir, Yara and Laureen were also on the list. Chinese parents can technically choose the name they want for their children. That said, people are encouraged to choose baby names that can be easily read or scanned by a computer on a resident ID card, the country`s official identity document. Symbols are not allowed and simplified Chinese characters are recommended over traditional characters. Four years ago, a 9-year-old girl was taken from her parents by the state so that her name could be changed to «Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii.» Who doesn`t love Friday? The Italians, indeed. When the country`s parents named their son Venerdi, the Italian word for «Friday,» the courts ruled that he fell into the category of «ridiculous or shameful» names and ordered that he be changed. According to NBC News, «they ordered that the boy be named Gregorio after the saint on the day of his birth.» Other countries have different rules when it comes to naming babies. In Iceland, parents can choose from a list of about 1,850 female names and 1,700 male names for their babies. If they are not satisfied with any of the decisions, they can contact the Icelandic Names Committee.

To pass the test, a name must have only letters that are part of the Icelandic alphabet and must be «capable of having Icelandic grammatical endings». Other entries in the list of banned names — nicknames like Mafia No Fear, 4Real, and Anal — score points in the creative department, but clearly don`t take into account the lifespan of suffering they would bring. But we`ve never seen one like this. This raises questions like: Are there any rules for baby names (opens in a new tab) that prevent you from calling such an obscure child? There is no «C» in the Icelandic alphabet, so all names with this letter are automatically banned. Bad news for all the big fans of the royal family – in countries like America and New Zealand, it`s illegal to give your child one of these names. Some names that have been vetoed include Mafia No Fear and Messiah Similar title and rank names that have been banned include Prince, King, Queen, Duke, Major, Bishop, Saint, Lord, Lady, Constable and Baron. In the United States, 370 little girls were named princesses in 2018. The parents changed their minds during a closed-door hearing and instead decided to name their son Lucian, according to a court spokesman. The name Molli was initially rejected because of its unusual spelling, and Monkey because it was an animal and not a name, according to a New York Times report. The country has also rejected the anus for obvious reasons. The parents described the name as a «pregnant expressionist development that we consider an artistic creation.» The case went to court, and in the end, it was decided that the baby`s older half-siblings would name the child. This is not really surprising.

Lucifer is synonymous with the devil, so of course there are countries that have banned this name – including Iceland and Germany. In 2009, the Dominican Republic considered banning unusual names after a variety of parents began naming their children after cars or fruit. «Honestly, we just thought it was a beautiful name, a unique name. We didn`t expect to have so much grief about it. The most popular names for girls born in 2016 were Marie, Sophie and Sophia. Among the boys, the first three were Elias, Alexander and Maximilian. Other unusual names approved in 2016 include Fips and Twain, as in Mark. «Benson» and «Hedges» – a popular cigarette brand – and accepted the names «Violence» and «Number 16 Bus Shelter».

A British couple struggled to convince British authorities that they could name their young son Lucifer. For more baby names, here are baby names of unique celebrities that we wish we had thought of first. Yes, someone tried to name their child that way in Sweden. Apparently, this name, which was a protest vote by the baby`s parents, is pronounced like «Albin.» – Meaning of the name: A little man; Also the name of a murdered South African teenage activist. – Reason for ban: This could lead to bullying or ridicule. In 2015, a couple in the town of Raismes, France, received a negative verdict after trying to name their daughter Fraise (French for «strawberry») because they wanted something «original, not ordinary». The judge argued that the name Strawberry would be ridiculous, particularly given the colloquial phrase «bring your strawberry,» which roughly translates to «bring yours here.» The little girl was renamed Fraisine, a 19th century name approved by the judge. Of course, there have been a lot of unusual baby names over the years. Like River Rocket, the child of Jamie and Jools Oliver, or Kanye West, and North, the daughter of Kim Kardashian. Kirsti Larsen said the name «walker» – the Hebrew word for «bridge» – came to him in a dream.

However, as he was not on the official list of names approved by the government, he was asked to change it or pay a fine of 1,600 crowns. Larsen refused and spent two days in jail. For names that are not on the list, parents must obtain the approval of a committee responsible for preserving the traditional Icelandic language. The United States is notorious for having lax rules on which names are allowed. Celebrities have children named North, Apple or Blue Ivy. Even ordinary citizens go crazy and call their children Prince Charles, I`mune or Hellzel – who would be a perfect sister to the little German boy who is almost called Lucifer. A court spokesman noted that the name was rejected because it was not allowed in Turkey and because of the «obvious link of the name to the September 11 terrorist attacks.» Other countries have banned baby Lucifer`s name. From 2001 to 2013, six parent couples in New Zealand applied to name their newborns Lucifer, but all six applications were denied. Iceland recently refused to include the name in its official register.

Also in Japan, a couple tried to use the kanji for «water» and «child» together for their child`s name. A government official pointed out that previous generations used this combination (Chishi/Mizuko) to «refer to a baby who died in the womb from an abortion or miscarriage,» Japan Today reports. The parents changed the name voluntarily. – Meaning of the name: The last name of legendary footballer Lionel Messi. – Reason for blocking: Surnames cannot be used as first names.