"Originally we wanted to call him Commodore, but that's illegal in Australia." Yes, that's correct. The couple wanted to name their
“U don't regret it but Holden Commodore will,” they said. Names in Australia can be banned if they are obscene or offensive; contain symbols; are considered reasonably likely to insult, humiliate, offend or intimidate a person or group; or are an official title or rank recognized in Australia.
"Illegal in Australia"
"Originally we wanted to call him Commodore, but that's illegal in Australia." (FYI, it's a banned name because Commodore in this country refers to a very high-ranking Navy official.) "So, we called him Holden Commodore.
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- Reason for ban: It's not appropriate for a child's name.
Absolutely, you can name your child Jesus, it is not an uncommon name in Latin cultures. Generally, Anglo and Germanic cultures avoid the use of the name Jesus as a quasi taboo born of deference; however, that is just convention, there is no other reason to avoid the name.
Hermione
The Greek name, which means “well born,” predates the studious witch in the Harry Potter series. Nonetheless, Sonora has determined that the modern pop culture connotations make the name unsuitable for kids.
"Originally we wanted to call him Commodore, but that's illegal in Australia." Yes, that's correct. The couple wanted to name their son Commodore, after the iconic Australian car.
The rare 1979 Holden VH SL/E Commodore sold for $108,000 on Saturday. It is the only surviving one of just three prototypes that were made before the model was released in 1981. The car was discovered under a sheet in a shed in the Wimmera.
Ten examples of prohibited baby names reportedly include King, Queen, Jesus Christ, III, Santa Claus, Majesty, Adolf Hitler, Messiah, the symbol @ and 1069. Other names that can be rejected from birth certificates are names that reference trademarked brands, according to usbirthcertificates.com.
'There are plenty of instances where you don't need permission, as the Guidelines spell out. For instance, we get people applying to use “Anzac” for the name of their child. They don't need permission for that. 'Our busiest time is the first quarter of the year, in the lead-up to Anzac Day.
Names also cannot contain an official title or rank, which is why names like King, Queen, Sister, Lieutenant, Prime Minister and Lord are not allowed.
Australia's Child Naming Regulations
The surname, by law, has to take the surname of the parents, while the given name and middle name are at the parents discretion. Some parents adopt the maiden name of the mother to be the child's middle name.
The Holden Commodore gets several mentions such as Commodore which is alternatively Dunny Door, Bomb-a-door and Commode.
But Nitrate Silver ultimately romps home as rarest – with just 38 autos and 22 manuals, together making up just 5.0 per cent of production. It's the same for the Magnum ute.
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A 1970 Ford factory-built 6-door XY Falcon – the only one ever made – is said to be rarer than one of the 3 surviving GTHO Phase IV's. “This Ford XY Falcon Wagon embodies collectability and could be the rarest car ever manufactured in Australia.
Actor Rick Schroder, singer Howie Dorough (of Backstreet Boys), actor Brendan Fraser, and skater Mark Ladwig have all chosen the name Holden for their sons.
In most Australian states and territories, you have 60 days after birth to register your baby's name. You may already have a list of potential names ready to go, or maybe you haven't thought about baby names yet.
Saint is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin. Coming from the Latin word Sanctus, this name means “holy,” and is used in the Christian faith to recognize people as being close to God. This makes it a unique, meaningful way to share your faith with baby.
Still, if you must, then stay clear of naming your newborn child any of the following baby names. Doing so can get you and your baby, in big trouble. The name Osama Bin Laden will be forever infamous due to its connection to the 9/11 terrorist attack.
Not in the U.S. anyway, but it's not really a good idea. It will likely lead to a lot of teasing. If you really like the character, you could name a child Bruce Wayne (your last name), which might cause a few problems if his full name is said, but otherwise isn't too out there.
The name Potter is primarily a male name of English origin that means Pot Maker. Harry Potter, boy wizard character in series of novels by J.K. Rowling.