Perhaps trying to be uber-current, a couple in Mexico named
their baby daughter Krisis Mundial, which translates to “World Crisis.” But
even this is not the most unfortunate name out there.
Anyone want to try naming a kid Circumcision? How about
Hitler?
Born in Ecuador during World War II was named Adolfo Hitler
Flores de Valgas. I have no idea what nickname he might go by.
In many European countries, parents are required to get the
government’s permission on baby names. In Germany Hitler and Osama Bin Laden
are definite no-no’s. Up until the 18th century, the French government
only allowed names figuring on a calendar, or names of illustrious
Frenchmen/women of the past. In 1993 French parents were finally afforded more freedom
to choose their child’s name. Still if the birth registrar thinks that the
chosen names (alone or in association with the last name) may be detrimental to
the child's interests, or to the right of other families to protect their own
family name, the registrar may refer the matter to the local prosecutor, who
may choose to refer the matter to the local court. The court may
then refuse the chosen names. Such refusals are rare and mostly concern given
names that may expose the child to mockery. Nonetheless, French parents must
choose baby names from an approved list. The laws are designed to prevent
teasing.
Here is a list of some of the most bizarre baby names on
record:
Alka Seltzer, Selva Alegre (Happy Jungle), Sostenes
(Brassiere), Ángel Cristo (Angel Christ), Poderoso Melchor (Powerful Melchor),
Semiencanto (Semi charming), Circuncisión (Circumcision), John Kennedy,
Perfecta Heroína (Perfect Heroine), Usmail (as in USA Mail), Usnavy (as in USA
Navy).
And of course you’ve probably heard of the American couple
who named their boy Adolph. So here’s my question: is giving your child an
outrageous name possibly child abuse?
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