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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

New Zealand continues ban on name that’s increasingly popular in the US

While royal-themed baby names like King, Prince, and Princess are gaining popularity in the United States, New Zealand is maintaining its strict stance against such monikers.

According to a recent Official Information Act inquiry, the New Zealand government rejected 11 requests to name a child King. Other royal-inspired names like Prince (10 requests), Princess (4 requests), and even the creative variation Pryncess (2 requests) were also denied.

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