4 Baby Names Now Banned in the State of Iowa

There sure are a lot of unique baby names these days. Every generation has a new round of distinctive baby names that get people's heads turning. But eventually, they become part of the norm and we get used to it.

There are, however, a few baby names that are absolutely forbidden in Iowa. And once you see the list, you probably won't be surprised.

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Jesus Christ: This one seems pretty obvious and doesn't need much of an explanation.

Santa Claus: Can you imagine having a child and naming it Santa Claus? They'd expect Christmas every. single. day. Thankfully, it's not an option.

Adolph Hitler: Yep, this guy. Do we even need to explain why his name is banned? He's basically the most evil person ever to exist.

@: That's right, you can't name your kid the @ symbol. Why you would want to is a story for another day.

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Not only are these names banned in the Hawkeye State, but they're also against the law everywhere in the United States.

To see the list of each state's banned names, check out this article from The Bump.

You can also read the list of banned names in other countries from Today, here.

Story Source: Today

Story Source: The Bump