2015's Rejected NZ Baby Names

In 2015, a total of 49 baby names were rejected.

If you weren't aware, there's a few rules around naming your children to avoid them being rejected.

Names must not imply rank, resemble official titles or cause undue offence. 

The maximum length allowed is 99 characters, to include first names, middle names and surnames.

Here is the list of rejected baby names from 2015:

Messiah 7
King 5
Royal 4
Prince 3
Royale 3
Bishop 2
Princess 2
Empress 2
/ [symbol in name] 2
() [name in brackets] 2
Sir 1
Royahl 1
Rogue 1
Knight 1
Justyce 1
Lord 1 
Regal 1
Suprintedent 1
Royaal 1
Commodore 1
Justice 1
Chief 1
Sarjant 1
Impryss 1
Christ 1
Queen 1
MMMR 1
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Source: Department of Internal Affairs