Should there be a government list of approved names

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Viviennemary · 10/07/2012 16:07

I believe some countries have such a list. A while ago I would have thought this was a very bad idea. Now I am beginning to wonder when I see some of the outlandish names some poor children are inflicted with. Or is it none of anybody's business.

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VolAuVent · 10/07/2012 16:24

No way! I prefer classic names but I love all aspects of quirky Britishness and creativity :)

It's like freedom of speech, isn't it? "I disapprove of what you say (name you use), but I will defend to the death your right to say (use) it."

littlemissbroody26 · 10/07/2012 16:21

They have a list of approved names here in Sweden, we will probably give our baby my rare English sirname (unless my OH proposses before the birth... he doesn't know this) and we will have to apply to use my English name as its not on the list of approved names... it's a bit of a faff really!

Boggler · 10/07/2012 16:18

My bil is a teacher and has taught a 'blade' that should definitely not be allowed.

AnnaNimitty · 10/07/2012 16:15

There should be more restrictions placed on naming kids. I remember reading
a long time ago about a man in the UK who was banned from calling his
son Jeff, because it wasn't a proper name. He had to use Jeffrey or Geoffrey.

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