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No Britneys, Chardonnays or Brooklyns allowed in Mexico

A Mexican state has clamped down on silly baby names in a bid to ensure more children are given traditional Spanish names, according to Mexican news publication KVIA. The state of Chihuahua has set new rules to help parents choose their baby’s name by banning certain names, including random Spanish words like Azul (blue) and foreign names such as Kevin. The new rules dictate that if a child is given a foreign name, they will need to have a Spanish middle name such as José or Maria. Crafty wordsmiths who create their own names will also be caught out by the new rules.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .