10 Baby Names That Are Illegal In Australia: Here's What They Mean

Chow Tow

It means “Smelly head” in Cantonese and Reason behind getting banned: Considered offensive and could subject the child to bullying or ridicule.

2.Minister

It means a political or religious leader and Reason behind getting it banned: A government/religious title, making it unsuitable for registration.

3.Chief

Chief means a leader or ruler of a group or tribe. Reason behind banned: Rejected due to being an authoritative title.

4.Lucifer

Traditionally “light-bringer” in Latin, but commonly associated with the devil in Christian belief and reason of getting banned: Religious and cultural sensitivity; may be seen as offensive or inappropriate.

5.Messiah

A savior or liberator, especially in religious contexts (Judaism/Christianity) and reason of getting banned: Considered a religious title; may be misleading or offensive.

6.Batman

A fictional superhero created by DC Comics and reason of getting banned: Rejected for being a pop culture reference, which may lead to ridicule.

7.Duke

Duke is a nobleman of high rank and reason behind getting it banned: Falls under prohibited titles.

8.Saint

Saint is a person recognized as holy or virtuous, especially by the Church and reason behind it getting banned: Considered an honorific or title not allowed as a given name.

9.Prince

It means a male royal family member, typically the son of a king or queen and reason behind getting it banned: It’s an official title, and such titles are not allowed in given names.

10. Ninja

It means a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan; also a pop culture figure and reason behind getting banned: May be considered frivolous or inappropriate, and possibly subject to ridicule.