Choosing a name for your baby is a big deal. Some parents want traditional, some want trendy, and then there are those who throw the baby name book out the window and choose names that make the whole world collectively raise an eyebrow. If you’re curious about the weirdest boy names ever given—some banned, some legendary, and some just plain wild—buckle up. This is going to be a ride.
- Lucifer – Meaning “Light-bearer” but famously associated with the devil. Banned in Germany, New Zealand, and several other countries.
- Adolf Hitler – Yep, parents actually named their child this in New Jersey in 2008. Unsurprisingly, authorities got involved.
- Sex Fruit – A name attempted in New Zealand that was immediately rejected because… well, obviously.
- Cyanide – A British mother thought it was a positive name because it killed Hitler. Courts said, “Absolutely not.”
- Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii – Given to a girl in New Zealand; the name was so ridiculous, a judge made her a ward of the court to change it.
- Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 – Pronounced “Albin,” this Swedish creation was an act of protest against naming laws. Still banned.
- III – Pronounced “Three.” California didn’t allow it because numbers aren’t names.
- @ – A Chinese couple attempted this symbol because it sounded like “love him” in Mandarin. Rejected.
- Metallica – Swedish authorities fought this one, but the parents eventually won the battle.
- IKEA – Sweden said no to naming kids after furniture stores.
- Robocop – Banned in Mexico, probably to spare a child from endless “Freeze!” jokes.
- Facebook – Another Mexican no-go. Imagine the kid: “Hi, I’m Facebook Gonzales.”
- Circumcision – Mexico also shut this down. Thank goodness.
- Batman – Mexico again. Gotham may need him, but your baby doesn’t.
- Hermione – Banned in some countries to protect kids from Potter-mania teasing.
- 007 – Iceland rejected this James Bond number-name combo.
- Devil – Denmark stepped in and said, “Let’s not.”
- Pluto – Also banned in Denmark. Leave the Disney dog alone.
- Anus – Denmark said, “Are you serious?”
- Monkey – Malaysia banned this to prevent lifelong humiliation.
- Chow Tow – Meaning “Smelly Head” in Cantonese. Malaysia stepped in.
- V8 – New Zealand blocked this car-inspired name.
- Anal – Another New Zealand block. Parents, please stop.
- Jihad – France rejected this name to avoid social tensions.
- Prince William – France said this would invite mockery.
- Nutella – French courts intervened because naming your baby after a spread is apparently a bad idea.
- Strawberry (Fraise) – Another French no. They feared the child would get teased as “Ramène ta fraise!” (“Get your butt over here!”).
- Mini Cooper – Switzerland said no to this car brand as a name.
- Mercedes – Switzerland also banned this, though it’s common in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Camilla – Iceland banned this because their alphabet doesn’t include ‘C.’
- Harriet – Iceland rejected it because it doesn’t work in their grammar system.
- Strawberry Rain – A hippie-inspired attempt; rejected for being too surreal.
- Vodka – Banned in Australia. Who thought this was okay?
- Spinach – Australia again. Popeye would approve, but the government didn’t.
- Bridge – New Zealand said no. Possibly to prevent future existential crises.
- Lucifer (again) – Popular among rebellious parents; rejected in multiple countries.
- Pie – Rejected in New Zealand. Imagine, “Pie, clean your room!”
- Thor God Of Thunder – Mexico rejected this full title. Marvel wasn’t ready.
- Cinderella Beauty Blossom – Blocked in New Zealand. Too much for one birth certificate.
- Violence – Banned in New Zealand. Pretty self-explanatory.
- Misteri N****r – Blocked in the U.S. for being overtly offensive.
- Burger King – Banned in Mexico. The fast-food jokes would never end.
- Fish And Chips – New Zealand rejected this sibling name combo. Parents, why?
- Tula Does The Hula – (Variation of Talula); still no.
- Rogue Warrior – New Zealand said no. Probably for the best.
- Mafia No Fear – Mexico rejected this gangster-themed disaster.
- Saint – Rejected in New Zealand due to title-based naming laws.
- Full Stop (.) – New Zealand said punctuation is not a name.
- Queen Victoria – Banned in New Zealand to avoid title confusion.
- Baby – Rejected in multiple countries because… come on.
Naming your baby is an act of love and creativity, but as these weird boy names prove, some ideas are better left on the drawing board. Whether it’s a furniture store, a punctuation mark, or a dictator, not every name belongs on a birth certificate. Choose wisely—your kid will thank you later.
Fiona Bailey is a mom of three, a certified Child Development expert, and a pro at juggling sippy cups and sticky fingers. After her first child, Casey traded the office for the living room, embracing the stay-at-home mom life with open arms (and lots of baby wipes). With a degree in Child Development, she combines her academic knowledge with hands-on experience, delivering relatable, insightful, and often hilarious content for parents who are just trying to keep it together — one snack break at a time.
