The rules in Japan do not explicitly require that a woman take her husband’s name. But in 95% of cases that is how couples choose to comply with the law.

Baby names can be inspired by any ingredient, from fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, or even entire dishes. For instance, ...

But Japan isn't the only country to have restrictions on baby names. The United States is more relaxed on naming protocol than other countries, but there are still some rules.

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The crimes of Ashley Paul Griffith are every parent’s worst nightmare. Over the course of two decades and at a number of different centres, the Queensland childcare worker sexually abused at least 69 ...

Israel accused of genocide in Gaza; India’s muted response reflects shift from principled non-alignment to transactional diplomacy.

The quarterly newsletter Abolish War, produced by the Movement of the same name (MAW), regularly comes through my letter box.

In some countries parents have to choose from a list of approved baby names while others ban names such as Lucifer, Saint, ...

Denmark, like Iceland, has a list of approved baby names for new parents to select from — and the list is long. According to ...

Discover bizarre, controversial, and surprising baby names that are banned in different countries. From “Lucifer” to “Nutella ...