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Banned baby names in the UK - full list of rules and rejected names


Certain names in the UK are banned from being used for newborns, with a list of strict rules in place to stop parents from naming their children things which could be harmful or confusing

The UK Deed Poll Office explained its verdict by pointing out that Cyanide's unsavoury connection to poison just doesn't sit right. Well, parents have to go back to the drawing board because things like birth certificates and passports are off the table until they pick a name that plays by the rules. The team at the UK Deed Poll Office say these guidelines are all about safeguarding children from future headaches and ensuring paperwork doesn’t turn into pandemonium.

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