Can I name my kid whatever I want?

The law bans names that contain “obscenity, numerals, symbols, or a combination of letters, numerals, or symbols…”, but naming a child after a mass murderer is A-OK. In most cases, the United States is pretty relaxed about what you can name your child when it comes to the stigma or meaning a name may carry.
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Can you pick a random last name for your child?

If parents agree, they can also choose an entirely different surname for their child that is not the same as the parents'.
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Can you name a kid Jesus?

United States. III, Jesus Christ, Adolf Hilter, Santa Claus and @ were all ruled illegal by courts in the U.S.
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Can you make up your child's name?

In the United States, the only restriction is that the child's name has to be composed of letters, and many states ban diacritical marks. You cannot name a child 12345. You can, however, name the child Onetwothreefourfive.
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How do I create my own baby name?

Things to Consider When Creating a Unique Name
  1. The length of the name and how many syllables it has.
  2. How easy it is to spell.
  3. How easy it is to pronounce.
  4. Your child's initials.
  5. The names of your other children.
  6. Whether you want the name to be gender-neutral.
  7. Your child's last name and how it sounds with the first.
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What is the longest name in the world?

The longest personal name is 747 characters long, and belongs to Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.
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Can you name your child Zeus?

The name Zeus is boy's name of Greek origin. The supreme Olympian god represents a mighty image for a little fella to live up to, but more and more parents are beginning to consider it seriously.
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Can you have no middle name?

An individual may have more than one middle name, or none.
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Can you name your kid Batman?

Batman. In countries like Mexico, Sweden and Australia, this superhero can't be taken as inspiration for baby names. It's one of the top illegal baby names in these countries actually, as under the guidelines that it would lead to bullying.
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What last name does baby take if not married?

With a few exceptions, most states allow parents to choose their child's name, without restriction. Unmarried partners can decide to choose one parent's last name, hyphenate both last names, or create a new last name that combines both parents' names.
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How long do you have to pick a baby name?

How Long Do You Have to Register a Baby's Name? Most states require that you register a baby's birth within 3-21 days of birth. However, parents have up to one year to register a name on the birth certificate. This means that the original copy of the birth certificate may not have a name.
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Who decides the last name of a baby?

District law determines the last name (or “surname”) that can be given to a child.
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Can I name my child Raven?

Raven /ˈreɪvən/ is a given name in the English language. While it may be given to boys and girls, it is more frequently a feminine name. In the United States of America the name has ranked among the top 1,000 names given to baby girls since 1977.
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Can you name your child Omega?

Omega is a gender-neutral name with Greek origins. The name Omega means “the end” as it's the last letter of the Greek alphabet. Though more popular for boys, Omega is now given to all genders. Due to its meaning and roots, Omega is a great choice for the youngest child or those with Greek origins.
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Can I name my kid King?

Illegal in the United States

But in many other countries, title names—including Duke, Prince, King, and Queen—are banned. But what about made-up titles like Khaleesi?
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Does middle name matter on SSN?

A middle name or suffix is not considered part of the legal name. It does not matter if the middle name or suffix is included, omitted, or incorrectly shown on an SSN card.
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Can you choose not to give your child a middle name?

Does my child need a middle name? Nope. It's really up to you. In responding to our survey, 9 in 10 parents said they gave their baby a middle name – but there's no downside to going without.
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Can I name my child Poseidon?

A creator of new islands and calm seas, he is a deity that's been worshipped for centuries. If you want to encourage your little one to resemble this powerful figure or you're simply a Greek mythology fan, then just like a trident in Poseidon's hand, the name Poseidon will fit baby perfectly.
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Can I name my child Mercury?

Mercury is a gender-neutral name with Latin origins. A name with centuries of history, Mercury was the name of the Roman messenger god, and was often the mediator between worlds.
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Can I name my child Valkyrie?

Valkyrie was the 1817th most popular girls name. In 2021 there were 110 baby girls named Valkyrie. 1 out of every 16,177 baby girls born in 2021 are named Valkyrie.
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What's the shortest name ever?

What's the shortest name? "E" or "E" (鄂) is a common Chinese surname, and one found in the classic book The Hundred Family Surnames from the early Song Dynasty.
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What is the longest Bible name?

Biblical accounts

And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.
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What is the longest US city name?

17 letters: Mooselookmeguntic, Maine

Mooselookmeguntic has 17 letters and five syllables, making it the longest town or city name (without hyphens or spaces) in the US.
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What is a badass female name?

Along with Nova, other badass girl names in the US Top 1000 include Elsa, Harley, Jolene, Milan, and Ramona. Unique badass girl names such as Billie, Hollis, and Jupiter are on the rise.
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