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Japan Cracks Down on “Kirakira” Baby Names Like Pikachu and Nike

Name: Japan Cracks Down on “Kirakira” Baby Names Like Pikachu and Nike
Uploaded: 2025-06-05T10:30
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: Would you name your baby Pikachu or Nike? In Japan, those flashy “Kirakira” names are now being scrutinized by the government. Critics say bizarre baby names can lead to bullying—and Japan isn’t the only country with naming rules. Even in the U.S., names like Messiah and Adolf Hitler are banned.

By: Fred Roggin

June 5, 2025

Kirakira names Japanbanned baby namesunusual baby namesJapan naming lawPikachu baby nameNike baby namebaby name rulesillegal baby names USAnaming restrictionsparenting trends

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