Just think, without the government parents might be able to name their children Dweezil or Moon Unit.
Or, God forbid, Messiah.
A judge in Tennessee changed a 7-month-old boy's name to Martin from Messiah, saying the religious name was earned by one person and "that one person is Jesus Christ."
Child Support Magistrate Lu Ann Ballew ordered the name change last week, according to WBIR-TV (Tennessee Judge orders baby's name be changed from 'Messiah' | wbir.com). The boy's parents were in court because they could not agree on the child's last name, but when the judge heard the boy's first name, she ordered it changed, too.
"It could put him at odds with a lot of people and at this point he has had no choice in what his name is," Ballew said.
It was the first time she ordered a first name change, the judge said.
Messiah was No. 4 among the fastest-rising baby names in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names.
Tenn. Judge Changes Infant's Name From 'Messiah' - ABC News
funny that and total bullshit. I cant tell you how many jesus's i have had as dishwashers and prep chefs over the years. Even better is when jesus cooks my dinner.
she based her ruling on religion and not the law..... i hope they appeal.
It's different.....Jesus is a Mexican name and pronounced differently.
I think naming your child Messiah is ignorant, but it's their right. No Judge should have a say in a name!!