Are there any laws that restrict the name you can pick for a baby?

Question

Can you use numbers
Symbols
Business Names

Answer 1

There are laws.

You can't use symbols. You can't use numbers in any way, with the exception of ex. ____ ____ the third. (ect.) And you can't use names that are the exact names of historical figures, or relating to anything offensive.

You can name your child Osama... but not Osama Bin Laden.

Can't seem to find a list of laws/rules anywhere... I'll keep looking.

Answer 2

The only law restricting using a name is if the name is copyright protected or named after someone famous. I'd definitely research a name just to be sure, but other than that, there are so many different variations of names, even if a name is copyright protected, if spelled in a different version, it should be ok.
With identity theft at an all time high, naming a child after someone can cause legal problems down the line, particularly if the person they're named after is a criminal. There could be mistaken identity, causing alot of undo problems.

Answer 3

Well, it depends on what country you live in. In the U.S., to some extent (i.e. symbols, number etc. as mentioned) but aside from that, not really as I think is quite noticable by some of the 'creative' names being picked by parents these days. Poor children...

where I live (Germany) there is a law stating the at least one of the child's names (first, middle) must clearly reflect the sex. and it must be an actual name. If it doesn't, then you are not allowed to register you child by that name. There are other countries that also have a similar policy.

So - short answer - yes.

Answer 4

I hope u were just sitting at home when you thought of this.. i am pretty sure there are ..
the forms you have to fill out birth certificate, Social Security Card form... probably has some stipulations .. these are the forms that one would use inorder to make the name legal

What ever parent does name there child something Crazy does not deserve them... I mean how can little "4real" live a normal life

Answer 5

Just recently a couple was restricted from naming their son 4Real. There are laws in place that restrict you from naming with symbols or numbers only letters are allowed.

However, I'd say if you MUST name your child with a number..spell it out...Four Real. ;)

Answer 6

Yes. In my town, a couple named their baby "4 Real" and the government is currently talking to them about it. Then 2 more couples named their babies, "Moon Unit." and "Capt. Amazing".
Once some other countries got wind of this, they made laws that numbers can be added only to the end of a child's name and no periods.

Answer 7

Well, recently in New Zealand, a couple wanted to name their baby boy "4real", and it was blocked because numbers are not allowed there. It could cause difficulties in processing applications or other various tasks such as the child's future in getting driver's license, conducting business, etc... (Just think... if you used a business name, like mentioned and named your son Coca-Cola.... he might want to change his name if he worked for Pepsi Corporate!

Answer 8

you cannot use a number or a symbol as the first letter of the baby's name. its got something to do with abc order or some such thing. also, you're probably not allowed to name the baby anything that would be offensive to the child later in life.

Answer 9

There are laws about that. I had a friend who wanted to name his son version 2.0 or something like that (as opposed to being first name/middle name/last name II, and it caused all kinds of trouble! LOL

Answer 10

I think it is against the law for your name to start with a number.