
Banned "shiny" or "glittery" names (names with unusual or flashy pronunciations).
Examples: Pikachu, Nike.
The name Devil is also banned.


Generally relaxed about naming, but rules vary by state.
California: Names on birth certificates can only include the 26 letters of the English alphabet.
Accented letters (è, á), tildes (ñ, ã), and umlauts (ö, ü) are not allowed.

Examples of banned names in various U.S. jurisdictions (according to U.S. Birth Certificates):


In May 2024, 40 requested names were officially rejected.
Most rejected names resembled titles or ranks, such as:

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**Japan**
Banned "shiny" or "glittery" names (names with unusual or flashy pronunciations).
Examples: Pikachu, Nike.
The name Devil is also banned.

**United States**
Generally relaxed about naming, but rules vary by state.
California: Names on birth certificates can only include the 26 letters of the English alphabet.
Accented letters (è, á), tildes (ñ, ã), and umlauts (ö, ü) are not allowed.

Examples of banned names in various U.S. jurisdictions (according to U.S. Birth Certificates):
- King
- Queen
- Jesus Christ
- III
- Santa Claus
- Majesty
- Adolf Hitler
- Messiah
- @
- 1069

**New Zealand**
In May 2024, 40 requested names were officially rejected.
Most rejected names resembled titles or ranks, such as:
- King (requested and denied 11 times)
- Prince
- Princess
- Prynce
- Pryncess


Marijuana-related names also rejected:
- Sativa
- Indica

Other banned names:
- Sex Fruit

**Mexico**
Banned name: Robocop

**Other Countries' Banned Names** (according to USBirthCertificates.com):
- Morocco: Sarah
- Germany: Osama bin Laden
- Sweden: Metallica, BRFXXCCXXMNPCCCCLLLMMNPRXVCLMNCKSSQLBB11116
- United Kingdom: Cyanide
- Malaysia: 007
- France: Prince William
- China: Quran
- Switzerland: Judas
- Italy: Blue