Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has named their newborn something from the "Banned baby name register" that I am reading about in the last year or so? I also want to know if it is legit as the only government website I can find the list on is the Victorian Government, and I am in the Territory. All online articles are dated 2016/17.
The name I want is on the list but I have met others with names on that list so I am wondering how serious it is? Does it depend on the state? Has anyone ever been rejected?
Lastly, does anyone know if there is someone I can call for confirmation ie. NT Registry of BD&M? Running out of time to choose!
* Edit * I do not care for anyone's opinion on what I wish to name MY child! Unless your comment is directly answering my question, keep it to yourself. Its frustrating to even have to add that.
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Your best bet would be to go in and talk to someone at the birth, death and marriage office.
I know there was a couple recently that wanted to name their child Duke and they had no end of issues, similarly with the couple who wanted to name their baby Allah. There was months of legal proceedings etc.
I'd really consider if this name means that much to you and how much time and money you're willing to spend to fight it.
I met someone who's daughter was named something on the banned name register, and when I asked how they got around it, they said they lodged the paperwork and were dinied, but by then they'd been using the name for 2 months so legally the baby has a different name on their birth certificate but goes by the banned name. They plan to enrol her in schools under her legal name but ask she be called the name she goes by.
Yes names can be banned and it is legit a thing. Usually the names on the list aren't names but titles. Eg I can't name a child captain or chief or judge. Because they are titles not names and would lead to confusion etc.
Best bet is to contact births, deaths and marriages in your state.
Some people will use a banned name as a nick name but it won't be on there birth certificate. If your child's name is on the banned list they will make you come up with a new name.
As much as you like it, think of your child’s future and the hassle is can cause
I asked a question regarding the register itself, not for your opinion on what I want to call MY child.
Not your child, not your business.
I think what this person may be getting at is that if your banned name isn't approved but you still use it but give your child a different legal name, it may be a hassle for your child down the track (if it IS approved I can't see why there would be issues unless you're trying to name your kid Meat Pie or something 😂).
I know it's no necessarily what you asked but it is worth considering.
From what I understand though, it is a really difficult, sometimes not even possible process to have a banned name approved because generally there's reason why it's banned in the first place.
Good luck, picking a name is hard!
I don't want to offend you, but it is something worse considering. You're obviously really protective of your unborn child which is fantastic and good on you. But please do consider the implications of using a name on the banned list. If your child goes to school under a different legal name, it will be on everything. Including role call. So each time there's a teacher that is away, the replacement will call out the legal name. Letters come to the legal name. When married, the marriage certificate is in the legal name. It's practically like having a whole other identity. And all the time, going into banks, doctors, into Centrelink etc. your child will have to be called by their other name. No one is expected to know the name they go by. It is something to seriously think about.
Could you maybe look into incorporating it somehow? E.g. having a first name with the banned name as the middle name? Then giving them a nickname if they see fit in future?
I know someone who was in this situation and it was the most complicated thing ever (especially on school camps!).
The comment is right though...and it may be your child but you're not the one who will have to live with the name. It's on the list for a reason.
Sorry but i think thats a bit dramatic. People go by different names its quite common. The teacher reads the roll and says John he says yes, but call me Junior. Done.
And i agree with the poster, thats YOUR opinion and she didnt ask for it. You cant say sorry its right. Its only your opinion. And you dont even know the name she wants.
Trust her instead of thinking you know everything.
Yeah because a kid in prep will have the confidence to do that to a teacher.. lol
Yes they do it fine. Not sure why you're so negative towards this poster and can't just let her be. I'm sure when it hits Facebook there it will also blow up with hate and lots of likes on the harsh opinions, but that doesn't make it right. It's sad.
There's a few posters commenting I believe, however I think that the negativity is because they're banned for a reason and as parents we need to protect our children as best we can. Knowing a child can grow up struggling due to a name which is something that can be so easily fixed is what I find troublesome. There's so many names to choose from, out of the 46 on the official registar I don't know why another can't be picked.
However, it is each to their own and if you choose to proceed with the name, good luck :)
MY CHILD, you know your child isn’t a possession that belongs to you, they are a real person with real feelings that have to live in the harsh, judgemental world. You can’t own a human being!
Yes its legit. There are certain names that will be rejected.
You could always adapt the name, ie) kingston and just call him King.
Or you could use the name, put the applicaton in, and if rejected use a second choice ie a family name and use the name as a nickname/preferred name.
most names on the banned list are some form of title (or an obscenity). if so, can't you just use it as a nickname?
With a name that’s banned it’s obviously banned for a reason so why bother. Think about your child’s future don’t you want your child to be successful? If so why name it something ridiculous
Just don’t register the birth
That's not a good option at all! What about in the future when they need a passport or formal identification!?
Are people actually this fucking stupid