[SampleMan]

Who, What, Why: Why do some countries regulate baby names?

Here are a few examples of why people want name oversight: Chlamydia, Ladashla, Anfernee, Chrisshonta, LaDarius

Frankly, I'm for parental rights and the right to change your name when you are of legal age. There is only so much that society should do to protect the children of stupid parents.

[Wordkraft]

I know a family, locally, who adopted a child named Richard and had his name legally changed - to “Buckshot.”

[momtothree]

“I’m for parental rights and the right to change your name....”

I am as well. The U.S. has so many cultures/ethnicities in it. Good or bad.. does someone really advocate a government book of pre-approved names? I am not fond of the name “Hester” or “Gertrude”.. but parents have the right to name their daughter that name. Sometimes.. I think names are in the eyes of the beholder.

[Celtic Conservative]

My late mother hated her given name. She had it changed the day she turned 18. Mom was pissed, dad was more fair minded and said "you've got to live with it , not me" and let it go.

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