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WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Lindsays Grandma — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:37:29 GMT

Sure, every parent wants their kid to stand out. But these parents definitely took it a little too far.

NUTELLA (FRANCE)

1. Hey, we love Nutella as much as anyone, but...naming your child after it? Seems a little extreme. Two French parents claimed that they'd chosen the name because they hoped that their daughter would be sweet and popular, just like the chocolate-hazelnut, spread. French lawmakers, however, weren't having it. One judge claimed that the name was contrary to the child's interest" because it would "only lead to mockery and disobliging remarks." They ruled that the parents had to change her name to Ella.

CHOW TOW ("SMELLY HEAD MALAYSIAN")

2. The Malaysian phrase, meaning "smelly head," sounds more like a taunt from bullies than a given name from your parents. Fortunately the Malaysian government agreed. In 2006, this ridiculous moniker made a list of forbidden names released by the Malaysian National Registration Department. The release of the list was spurre by an increasing number of Malaysian citizens applying to change their names.

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Re: WHAT'S IN A NAME?

phoenixbrd — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:36:54 GMT

Actually I thought Nutella was kinda cute....a lot better than "smelly head".

Re: WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Shanus — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:42:05 GMT

Maybe it's the "in" thing. Consider Apple, North, Luna, Blanket, James (a girl), etc.

Re: WHAT'S IN A NAME?

faeriemoon — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:02:27 GMT

I don't think an American judge would get away with throwing out Nutella. Although stupid, it's not really bad.

Smelly head is disgraceful. The poor kid was able to get rid of the name but is unfortunately stuck with the parents.