gpop
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I don't think any entity should be able to dictate what you name your children. Yes, some people go to far and are clearly not considering their child's dignity. Consider not only family traditions, but cultural considerations. ie) a Greek family ought to be able to give their child a Greek name even if it doesn't appear on the list of accepted names.Personally I think it's a good idea. If you read that law it makes total sense, it's to avoid people sounding ridiculous, being able to identify a male or a female by their name, and a few other things. Exceptions are made when naming a child after a family member who was born in another country, if you have proof such as birth records of that person, but you have to have that approved as well. I grew up in New York City and some of my schoolmate's names were outrageous....here's a few 1) Candy Apple Pinkney...2) Dinette Washington...3) Tonka Billings...4) Diamond Xiomara Vélez....5) Jackjaira Marrero....6) Noni Mooney....7) Luxury Williams........life is difficult enough than to have to go through a lifetime of ridicule and giggles because of your name. I love having an uncomplicated name.
Argentina accepts Spanish and Italian names; what about aboriginal names? The registry actually favours FOREIGN names then.
I took a peek at a hospital natal ward record book. Lots of Italian and Spanish names, then there was the cast of Beverly Hills 90210 names (lots of Brendas and Dillons), and Kevin. Who approves these names? What was the rational behind these approvals?