8 baby names that are illegal in several countries

You've most likely come across someone with a rather unusual name and wondered what the parents were thinking when naming someone that. After all, who could look at a tiny baby's face and think that the name "Hashtag" would be convenient? Therefore, to avoid embarrassing children, there are some Forbidden baby names. Check out the most unusual ones now!

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Names forbidden to be given to babies

Below you will have access to the analysis of hundreds of databases containing information on baby names that are banned in every country in the world, along with justifications as to why these names are banned. Sometimes a little creativity results in adorable and unique names. Other times, thinking outside the box has disastrous results. To save lives, governments around the world have decided to ban many offensive, disturbing, or downright ridiculous baby names.

banned names

• Adolf Hitler: banned in Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand and Mexico because it was the name of Germany's Nazi leader during the 20th century;
• Akuma: Banned in Japan for meaning Devil;
• Amir: Saudi Arabia, as it means prince and in the country it is not possible for citizens to have names related to royalty;
• Brfxxccxxmnpccccllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116: banned in Sweden as it is not a name, although the baby's parents claimed it was to be pronounced "Albin";
• Chow Tow: It means smelly head and is banned in Malaysia and Australia as the Malaysian government does not allow offensive names to be given to children;
• Cyanide: It is banned in the United Kingdom because it means the name of a deadly poison and can end up causing damage to the child's morals when he grows up;
• Facebook: Prohibited in Mexico, as it means the name of a social platform and in the country it is not possible to assign names without real meanings to babies;
• Nutella: Name prohibited in France, as it is the name of a product and can lead to bullying.