6 h. ago Banned baby names in the UK: Real cases when parents were told 'no' and why

While parents in the UK generally have the freedom to choose any name they like for their child there are a number of rules in place that mean certain names will never make it onto a birth certificate

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8 h. ago Banned UK baby names and six reasons why they are outlawed including 'vulgar' titles

The UK doesn't have an official list of banned baby names, but there are several rules that parents must follow

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21 h. ago Banned baby names in the UK: full list of rules and cases where parents were told 'No'

Picking the perfect name for your baby can be one of the most exciting—and personal—decisions any parent makes. But in the UK, some names are strictly off-limits, and you might be surprised by what’s not allowed.

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34 h. ago Golf expert names unrepeatable reason why Rory McIlroy will win PGA 'battle royal' and make it 2 Majors in a row

Masters winner McIlroy will bid to equal Sir Nick Faldo’s UK record of six Majors as he returns to Quail Hollow

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3 d. ago People are only just realising the bizarre reason why Asda got its name

Despite having been trading as Asda for six decades, shoppers in the UK are only just realising what the acronym actually stands for.

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3 d. ago Exuberance of youth could give Lions extra edge – and now the fun can really start

A fresh-looking squad containing reasonably few surprises has been named by Andy Farrell – who leaves out son, Owen

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4 d. ago One key reason UK kids are going nuts for Eurovision this year

The vast majority of kids across the UK will be tuning into the Eurovision Song Content this year with one act named as the key reason for the surge in popularity

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4 d. ago People are are only just realising the bizarre reason why Asda got its name

Despite having been trading as Asda for six decades, shoppers in the UK are only just realising what the acronym actually stands for.

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6 d. ago Diddy trial live: Shocking reason Mike Myers and Michael B. Jordan were named in court

Michael B Jordan and Mike Myers were some of the A-list celebrities named for the first time during the first day of the trial of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs.

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6 d. ago Heartbreaking reason why Harry and Meghan ditched rare Scottish title for son Archie

Young Prince Archie celebrates his sixth birthday today and he would have been known by another noble name, were it not for a heartbreaking reason, which reportedly left his parents concerned

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2 w. ago Girl, 14, detained for 15 years for attempted murder of two teachers and pupil

The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Monday.

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2 w. ago LIZ JONES: Meghan's glamorous mask had slipped... and this is the ugly truth it's exposed

Earlier this week, the Duchess of Sussex revealed the real reason why she ditched her verbose brand name American Riviera Orchard: it was a 'word salad'.

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2 w. ago Chris Eubank Sr's wildest purchase and old £4m mansion, secret wife, reason for name change

Chris Eubank Sr has had a complicated relationship with his son, Chris Eubank Jr, over the years, going from managing the boxing talent to barely speaking due to his upcoming fight with Conor Benn

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2 w. ago Roy Keane names one reason Kevin De Bruyne could join Man Utd after transfer hint

Kevin De Bruyne is a man looking for a club after his Manchester City exit was confirmed and Roy Keane has joked he should stay put geographically and join Manchester United

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3 w. ago The real reason I won't be taking my husband's name despite all the criticism and judging: FLORA GILL

I'm not sure if I'm technically Miss Gill or Mrs Gill. As of last summer I'm a married woman but I haven't taken my husband Adam's surname - nor do I plan to.

Culture

3 w. ago Rebel Wilson reveals reason she regrets giving daughter very unique name

Rebel Wilson was already set to welcome little Royce when she met her now-wife Ramona Agruma, but two years on has shared that 'she probably shouldn't' have given the girl such a high-end name

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3 w. ago Musk claims to be ‘No. 2 after Trump for assassination’ and insists only the ‘paranoid’ survive in the world

Tech billionaire told influencer Ashley St Clair that revealing his relationship to her child would be dangerous, citing it as reason to keep his name off birth certificate

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3 w. ago Youth sentenced for knife attack on stranger hours before double murder

The teenager, who is now aged 16, cannot be named for legal reasons.

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4 w. ago Mum fined by school after being stranded abroad during term time holiday

The parent, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before North Staffordshire Justice Centre after her child was taken out of primary school for a trip abroad.

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