(May 11, 2012)

Naming their child is one of parents’ primal obligation and apparently, parents should take “naming task” seriously.

The Pope of Vatican recently pleaded Catholic worshipers to give their children names that are in the Christian calendar instead of naming them after celebrities, fruit or popular electronic gadgets.

The law in New Zealand declares ban of names which cause offense to a “reasonable person”. A 9-year old girl whose name was renamed after the judge decided that the child’s parents showed very poor judgment in choosing the name of their child which made a fool of her and sets her up with a social disability and handicap.  Other names the court in New Zealand prohibited for registration are: Fish and Chips (for twins). 

Malaysian authorities also published a list of undesirable names to help keep with the country’s religious traditions. One of these monikers is Chow Tow (in Cantonese) or “Smelly Head” in English. Other name such as Sor Chai (or “Insane”) is also banned.

(source: http://breathtechnology.com/names-parents-should-not-give-their-children/ )