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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 14 > Sweden relaxes rules on naming children

Sweden relaxes rules on naming children


August 14, 2008

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns “Budweiser” or “Metallica” if they so wish.

For decades, Swedish tax authorities had banned parents from naming their children after fast food chains, rock bands or....

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