8 Baby Names Now Banned In California, Utah and Nevada

| November 25, 2024 | News | No Comments

Naming a baby is one of the biggest decisions parents make. It’s your chance to be creative, make a statement, and choose something unique. But hold on – before you go naming your kid Majesty Messiah King III (yes, people have tried), there are rules in Utah, California, and Nevada that say, “Nope, you can’t do that!”



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Here’s a list of banned baby names that you definitely don’t want to get attached to:

  • Santa Claus – Sorry, no one’s going to believe your kid delivers presents to every child on Earth in one night.
  • King/Queen – We get it, your child is royalty in your heart, but no kingdom for them on paper.
  • Jesus Christ – Nope, this one’s off-limits. Apparently, naming your kid after the most famous person in history is frowned upon.
  • Majesty – You may think your child deserves to be called “Your Majesty,” but the government says no thrones allowed.
  • Adolf Hitler – Do we even need to explain this one? Just don’t.
  • III – Numbers in names? No go. Apparently, it’s not just confusing, but the computers in government offices can’t even handle it.
  • @ – Naming your child “@” might seem like a cute nod to your digital life, but apparently, the government doesn’t think your kid should sound like an email address!
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Why Are These Names Banned?

So why does the government care about what you name your baby? Let’s break it down:

  • Computer Systems Can’t Handle It: Numbers and symbols mess up official records. If your baby’s name doesn’t work on a keyboard, it won’t work on their birth certificate.
  • It’s for the Kid’s Own Good: No one wants to go through life explaining why their name is “King Supreme Leader” or “Adolf Hitler.” The goal is to prevent children from facing embarrassment, harassment, or worse.
  • No Defamation, Please: Trying to name your kid something offensive or defamatory? Expect that name to get rejected faster than you can say “JonSmithIsAMurderer.”

Final Thoughts: Keep It Simple

Naming your child should be fun, but it shouldn’t make their life a bureaucratic nightmare. Stick to something creative but legal, and maybe save “Santa Claus” as a fun nickname. Happy naming!