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I gave my baby a name so shocking it’s BANNED in some countries – trolls say it’s cruel & even the registrar was alarmed
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A HORROR-obsessed mum who controversially named her son Lucifer is ready to celebrate her little devil’s first Halloween.
Ronni Lily, from Birmingham, shocked family and friends when she announced the unusual name for her child, with some family members even refusing to use her chosen moniker.
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But the 28-year-old and her partner, Brad, pay them no mind.
They chose the divisive name for their fourth child after watching the Netflix series Lucifer.
Ronni is now excited to make sure little Lucifer is in the limelight during the spooky season.
“We are not religious so the name has no dangerous connotations for us but I am obsessed with Halloween,” she said.
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“I make sure the house is fully decorated inside and out.
“I can’t wait to make my little devil’s first Halloween one to remember.”
Despite Halloween still weeks away, the outfit is already ready.
She said: “I’m going to dress him up in red with tails, horns and a pitchfork, of course.
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“And then take him to baby classes and Halloween parties.
“I can already imagine the look on the other mum’s faces when I tell them his real name.
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“Lucifer hasn’t started nursery yet but I have no doubt that his name will raise a few eyebrows when I do register him.
“But I’m sure nursery workers have heard far worse.”
Despite its negative connotations, Lucifer actually means ‘bearer of light’ or ‘Morning Star’.
But it is more commonly known as the name of the devil and is even banned in some countries.
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While the name isn’t illegal in the UK, it has caused many debates whether it is an appropriate name for a baby.
Ronni has faced harsh comments online from trolls who call her “cruel” and claim she is setting her child up to be bullied.
Despite the backlash, Ronni and Brad insist the name is perfect for their son, who was born in January this year.
Banned baby names
While there isn't a specific list of banned baby names in the UK, the General Register Office has the authority to reject names that are deemed offensive, inappropriate, or misleading.
This includes names that contain numbers, symbols, or punctuation marks, as well as names that could cause a child embarrassment or harm.
Some examples of these include Monkey, Martian and Rogue.
Additionally, names that are considered to be official titles or ranks (like "King," "Queen," "Prince," or "Princess") are likely to be scrutinised and potentially rejected.
Ultimately, the decision is made on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the name is in the best interest of the child.
The duo chose the moniker when the mum was just 16 weeks pregnant.
Ronni said: “We both loved his name from the start and still do.
He is our Lucifer the Legend
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“I’m not concerned his name will cause him problems at school or later in life, but he has a common middle name, Ashley, that he can use if he ever wants or needs to.”
Lucifer has three older siblings; Lola, six, Lincoln, four and Lilac, three – and they will also be joining in this Halloween.
Ronni said: “I love to dress up all the kids in costumes, the gorier the better.
“We will have a Halloween party at home and I will take the kids out trick or treating.
The struggle of choosing a baby name
CHLOE Morgan, a Senior Writer at Fabulous, has revealed her dilemma on choosing a baby name...
At 35 weeks pregnant, by far the trickiest part of pregnancy for me in the past few months (minus the insomnia and countless night-time wee breaks!) has been trying to decide on a baby name.
The dilemmas are endless...
My partner and I went for a private scan to find out the gender as early as we could - partly due to the fact we thought it would make baby naming so much easier because we'd only have to come up with a list of names for one gender rather than two.
How wrong we were...
I was absolutely thrilled to be told I was expecting the baby girl I'd already dreamed of, but being one of the last of my friends to fall pregnant, I've had countless conversations over the years with excited pals discussing their top baby names...something which I wish I could go back in time and un-hear.
With each friend mentioning at least 10 possible monikers, I can't help but feel like several are now a no-go even though I know it's something that none of them would mind in the slightest - it's a total me problem!
The debate comes up time and time again on social media forums - can you choose the same name that was a "potential" for a friend's baby?
It's a very divisive topic and opinions are always mixed...and I don't want to be THAT person.
While some will argue there's thousands of other names out there to choose from, others will say you need to choose YOUR favourite...after all, there's no guarantee that person will even have another baby.
Then there's also the issue of finding a name you adore...only to research it online and read one negative comment amongst hundreds of positives that you just can't shake off.
I made that very mistake when I fell in love with a certain name (I won't reveal it because I don't want to ruin it for others!) ...only to see someone point out that it constantly gets autocorrected on a phone to something rather rude instead.
So, back to the drawing board we went..
Just five weeks to go and it looks like our little one is going to be known as 'baby gal' for a little while longer!
“All my kids love Halloween and Brad and I love to watch horror movies.
“I also love documentaries on paranormal investigations or strange activity.
“Halloween is one of my favourite times of year.”
Despite his devilish name, Ronni said her little boy really is an angel.
She added: “He is a really cheeky chap now with such a funny personality.
“He is so close to walking and I know that’s when the trouble starts.
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“He may have a devilish personality during the toddler or teenage years, but there is nothing negative about his name.
“He is our Lucifer the Legend.”
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