If you've ever thought about having kids, you've probably put some thought into what you're going to name them. But did you know that there are some names that you legally can't name them?

Among all the names that you could possibly choose from, there are going to be some that you absolutely hate, like the name of that one kid that always picked on you and was never nice. Then, there are going to be the names you absolutely love and perhaps eventually pick for your little one.

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When you start thinking of what to name your child, there are some names that you'll want to steer clear of, mostly because it's illegal to name your child that.

Naming laws vary from state to state, so let's take a look at Michigan.

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First, let's start with some basic ground rules when naming your child. Michigan law bans use of;

  • Numbers
  • Symbols
  • Punctuation marks
  • Obscenity
  • Derogatory terms
  • Offensive names
  • Foreign Characters
  • Product names
  • Company names
  • Superhero names

Here are some illegal names in Michigan.

Majesty

Royalty is off limits.

King

There are no Kings.

Queen

And no queens.

Jesus Christ

Those are some big shoes to fill.

Messiah

Same idea, different name.

Adolf Hitler

For very obvious reasons, you cannot, and should not, name your child this.

Judge

You have to earn this title.

Santa Claus

There's only one Santa Claus.

Duke

Back to the fact that royalty is banned.

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