Banned Baby Names in Louisiana: What You Can’t Name Your Newborn

So, you’ve finally picked the perfect name for your newborn, Captain Crawfish Boudreaux, only to find out it’s illegal in Louisiana. What gives? Believe it or not, the government actually has a say in what you can and can’t name your baby, and some of the rules are downright bizarre. No, you can’t name your kid after a barcode, and yes, there’s a reason you won’t find anyone legally named “Alligator” (though in Louisiana, there are probably a few folks who go by it anyway). Before you start filling out that birth certificate, let’s take a look at some names you definitely want to avoid unless you enjoy paperwork and awkward conversations with the state.

Here are some prohibited names and guidelines that you most likely were unaware of if you are trying to find the ideal moniker for your new baby. (Not that most of these wacky ideas would appeal to you.)

Which baby names are prohibited in Louisiana?

According to Freedomforum.org, here is a list of the Top 9 Banned Baby Names:

1. Santa Claus

2. King

3. Queen

4. Jesus Christ

5. III (I'm guessing they mean "Trey"?)

6. Majesty

7. Adolf Hitler

8. Messiah

9. @ (I am so curious as to how many people have tried this)

This are a few reasons why these names have made the Top 9 List

• Using numbers: The computer systems that monitor all of our data prevent it from working. It essentially messes it up and doesn't compute.
• Burden on the child: A moniker that would subject the child to excessive humiliation or abuse.
• Defamation: For instance, if a real Jon Smith contested the name and was able to demonstrate that it related to him and satisfied the other requirements of defamation, the parent attempting to give their child the name Jon Smith Is A Murderer might be compelled to change it.

I apologize for adding still more guidelines and factors to take into account when choosing a name for your little one, but some of this information had to be shared. Avoid making things too difficult for your children by giving them unusual names. Simply use a good wholesome Cajun name like T-boy, Bubba, Jolie (Blon), Sue (Good for boy or Girl, Just ask Johnny Cash).