Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
US parents face varied state laws on baby naming, with bans on numerals, emojis, and in some states, obscene names.
In the U.S., parents can name their babies almost anything, except for at least 11 banned names.
State laws on naming vary; numerals, emojis, and special characters are generally forbidden, while obscene names are banned in California and New Jersey.
Illinois has no naming restrictions and allows special characters.
Some states limit name length.
Parents can legally change a baby's name if they regret it.
19 Articles
Los padres estadounidenses se enfrentan a leyes estatales variadas sobre el nombramiento de bebés, con prohibiciones de números, emojis y, en algunos estados, nombres obscenos.