http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30993608
French court stops child from being named Nutella
A French court has stopped parents from naming their baby girl Nutella after the hazelnut spread, ruling that it would make her the target of derision.
The judge ordered that the child be called Ella instead.
He said in his ruling that the name Nutella was the trade name of a spread that is commonplace in Gallic homes.
"And it is contrary to the child's interest to have a name that can only lead to teasing or disparaging thoughts," he pronounced.
French parents are usually free to choose the names of their children, but local prosecutors are empowered to report what they deem to be unsuitable names to a family court.
The parents in the case on Monday did not attend the court hearing, so the judge decided in their absence that Ella was a more appropriate name.
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Parents wishing to calle their kid that way ought to have it taken away and get sterilized.
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I think it's a cute name 
People think "queue" is just "q" followed by 4 silent letters.
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They're just waiting their turn.
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would you like to call your kid "Marmite" or "Aunt Jemima"? or your favorite Peanut Butter brand?
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Marmite. I like that. That would be an awesome name 
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They're just waiting their turn.
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Some countries have relatively restrictive laws about naming children, and some will only step in when the name breaks certain rules. "What’s in a name: Bizarre baby name restrictions around the world" | The Vancouver Sun
"These 11 countries are banning certain baby names because parents can't be trusted" | The Week
"These 11 countries are banning certain baby names because parents can't be trusted" | The Week
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You either love it or hate it.tattuchu wrote:Marmite. I like that. That would be an awesome name
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I had some hippie friends in the 70s who named their son Rainforest...
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poor guy... I bet now he's just Forest
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The issue here is not so much free speech, but whether it's really in the child's best interests. The child is not in a position to make up their own mind on the matter.
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The thing is, if that child grew up to be anyone famous, the BBC would have to say shit like... "French Foreign Minister, Nutella Crepe, said that the claims were nothing but speculation. (Other hazelnut-chocolate spreads are available.)" 
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A case in NZ recently was over parents wanting to name their child "Senior Constable"..
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Not as good as Major Major Major...rEvolutionist wrote:A case in NZ recently was over parents wanting to name their child "Senior Constable"..
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Sounds a little bit like someone we know on facebook... 
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I totally agree with restrictions. There are two reasons for restrictions.
1. If the name would be cruel to the child.
2. If the name results in inadvertent breaking of the law. For example, in many countries, it is illegal to impersonate a police officer, or an officer of the law.
Here in NZ, we had a woman who wanted to name her son Adolph Hitler. She was not permitted. We have had bans on names like Constable, or Judge, since that would lead to confusion and illegal impersonation.
There is nothing to stop a child being given an off beat name, as long as it does not result in cruelty, or illegal confusion.
1. If the name would be cruel to the child.
2. If the name results in inadvertent breaking of the law. For example, in many countries, it is illegal to impersonate a police officer, or an officer of the law.
Here in NZ, we had a woman who wanted to name her son Adolph Hitler. She was not permitted. We have had bans on names like Constable, or Judge, since that would lead to confusion and illegal impersonation.
There is nothing to stop a child being given an off beat name, as long as it does not result in cruelty, or illegal confusion.
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