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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
St Kilda hope booming star can cause more nightmares
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is "booming" but St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the star alone can't lift the Saints to the promised land. Wanganeen-Milera has quickly built a reputation as one of the AFL's best rebounding defenders. But the 22-year-old showed what a weapon he could be in the midfield last week with 36 disposals, 10 clearances and two goals in a 31-point loss to Geelong. Lyon indicated Wanganeen-Milera will again be deployed in the midfield for Sunday's clash with Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. St Kilda face a fight to retain the out-of-contract speedster, who is set to field massive offers from rival clubs. But even if the Saints do hold onto him, Lyon knows there's still plenty of work to do to get them into premiership mode. "Naz is booming. Obviously he's an exciting player, but it's a weakest link game, not a strongest link," Lyon said. "We're not basketball, when one player can dominate and take you to a championship. "We need an even spread of contribution." A few weeks ago, Hawthorn tried several taggers on Wanganeen-Milera, with little success. It even led Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell to joke that he would be having nightmares about the star Saint. "Even when he was on the bench I was worried about him by the end," Mitchell joked. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he will contemplate sending a tagger to Wanganeen-Milera this Sunday. "Clearly teams have had some success in tagging him but he still plays to a pretty high level," Goodwin said. "Last week you saw Geelong just back their system in and got a pretty positive result as well. "He's an incredible player. We'll be prepared for both but we probably won't give the Saints too much of a heads up about what we're going to do." Both St Kilda (5-13) and Melbourne (6-12) are well and truly out of the finals race. The Saints have recalled Zak Jones, Lance Collard and Arie Schoenmaker, with Lyon making the big call to drop Liam Henry. Max Heath also goes out of the side, with Darcy Wilson ruled out due to concussion. The Demons welcome back Tom Sparrow and Harrison Petty from concussion, while Charlie Spargo and Blake Howes also return. Steven May, who will contest his three-match ban at the AFL Appeals board next week, is out with concussion, while the axe fell on Koltyn Tholstrup, Harry Sharp and Matthew Jefferson.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
List of 23 baby names that are banned around the world – including the country where Tom is not allowed
Scroll down to find out how one couple claimed Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 would be pronounced THAT'S NOT MY NAME THAT'S NOT MY NAME List of 23 baby names that are banned around the world – including the country where Tom is not allowed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PICKING a name for a baby is an exciting moment - but one thing parents might not immediately think about is the legality of the moniker. Turns out, there are some names you can't give to a newborn, depending on where you live around the world. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Numerous baby names have been banned around the world for a whole host of reasons Credit: Getty Images - Getty Earlier this year, New Zealand released a list of all the tot names officials put on the banned list in 2024. Several monikers were linked to royalty, with King, Prince and Princess noted as the top three most rejected name choices. Crown, Pryncess, Royal and Emperor had also landed on the list of the names turned down. Other picks parents were banned from giving to their newborns included Saint, Fanny, Ice and Messiah, reported Yahoo!. In total, there were a whopping 71 instances of a moniker being declined. By law, names in the country must not be offensive, resemble a title or rank, include numbers or symbols, or be unreasonably long. However, this isn't the only example of illegal monikers around the world. Hungary and Iceland, for instance, are just two of a number of countries where parents have to choose their baby names from an approved list. If families want to give their child a more unique name, they are required to put in a request and wait to see if it's approved. In other countries, there are strict laws in place around names using traditional spellings. Marnie Simpson reveals first video of newborn baby daughter and very unusual name In fact, numerous baby names have been banned around the world for a whole host of reasons - and here are some of them. Metallica 5 If you're a fan of heavy metal and live in Sweden, you'll be disappointed to hear that Metallica as a name has been banned Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Maybe Nothing Else Matters was their favourite song, but when two Swedish parents tried to give their daughter an ode to their favourite heavy metal band in 2007, officials, sadly, outlawed it, deeming it inappropriate. However, after public outcry, authorities withdrew their objections, NME reported. Tom If you're considering having a baby in sunny Portugal, it's best to check out the list of approved names to choose from. Nicknames are not allowed as a full, formal name – so while Tomás is okay, Tom isn't. Nutella In 2015, a court in Valenciennes, France, decided that a couple would not be allowed to name their daughter Nutella, Yahoo! previously reported. The judge ruled it wouldn't be in the child's best interest to be named after the cult favourite chocolate spread. Facebook 5 The state of Sonora in Mexico banned a couple from naming their baby Facebook in 2014 Credit: AFP or licensors In today's society where internet has become a vital aspect of our everyday life, it's only a matter of time before someone tries to name their child after a social media site. The state of Sonora in Mexico banned a couple from naming their baby Facebook in 2014 because they deemed it 'derogatory, pejorative, discriminatory or lacking in meaning", The Guardian reported at the time. The same state has also banned the names Robocop, James Bond, Circumcision, Traffic and Lady Di. Ikea Parents in Sweden wanting to name their children after the country's Scandinavian-inspired superstore could fall foul of the country's naming law, which was enacted in 1982, according to Mental Floss. J Turns out Swiss naming authorities aren't too keen on initials as first names. When a pair tried to pay tribute to their grandparents, Johanna and Josef, with the name J, the court in Switzerland suggested using Jo instead, Swiss Info reported. Gesher Back in 1998, a Norwegian woman landed in jail for two days when she failed to pay a fine for giving her son an "unapproved" name – Gesher, which is Hebrew for bridge, according to The Week. Cyanide In 2017, a mum, from Wales, was banned from naming her newborn daughter Cyanide (her twin brother was named Preacher), Yahoo! stated at the time. Despite the mother insisting that Cyanide was a "lovely, pretty name", the Welsh authorities ruled that the "unusual" choice might harm the the kid growing up. Saint 5 Saint is the son of Kim and her former partner, rapper Kanye West Credit: Instagram/kimkardashian The name that Kim Kardashian and her now-ex partner Kanye West chose for their son may have been fine in the US. But in New Zealand, it's not. In 2024, one set of parents had this name rejected by the naming officials within the government. Daemon In 2012, a French couple wanted to name their child after the character of Damon from the popular series The Vampire Diaries. The pair added an 'e' to give it more French twist - but despite their best efforts, authorities banned it for sounding too demonic, as per Huffington Post. However, after a court battle, the parents were allowed to keep the name. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths reveals the turmoil she faced with her own name while growing up. When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those. Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii This unusual moniker of Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii belonged to a girl, nine, from New Zealand before a judge had her renamed during a custody battle. "It makes a fool of the child," he said, The Guardian stated in 2008. Akuma In 1994, a Japanese couple attempted to call their son Akuma - which means devil. The authorities decided this was an abuse of the parents' rights to decide a child's name, as per Yahoo!. Chow Tow AKA Smelly Head While some countries are slowly but surely loosening their name laws, it seems that Malaysian authorities are only becoming stricter. Case in point - Cantonese moniker Chow Tow, which translates to 'Smelly Head', BBC shared in 2006. Ah Chwar AKA Snake The 2006 tightening of Malaysia's naming restrictions also meant the banning of Hokkien Chinese Ah Chwar, which means 'Snake'. Peppermint 5 German authorities banned Peppermint as a name because it might cause ridicule Credit: Getty Germany has certain criteria for baby name bans. Pfefferminze ("Peppermint") was rejected because it might cause ridicule. Equally, the moniker Stone was outlawed due to the fact that "a child cannot identify with it, because it is an object and not a first name". Linda In 2014, the relatively inoffensive-sounding and popular moniker Linda made Saudi Arabia's banned baby names list, thanks to its association with Western culture, as per UPI. Fañch In 2017, a French court ruled a couple could not use the moniker Fañch they'd picked for their baby. The authorities in Quimper, north-west France, ruled that the new parents would not be able to use the character ñ (called a tilde) in their baby's name, Yahoo! stated at the time. Venerdi AKA Friday In 2008, the Italian court banned two parents from calling their baby boy Venerdi, which translates to Friday, as per BBC. The authorities behind the decision believed the name, taken from Robinson Crusoe, would expose the child to "mockery" and was associated with "subservience and insecurity". Fraise When a French couple attempted to name their child after a strawberry, the courts claimed that the name Fraise would lead to vicious teasing. The couple insisted that they were only trying to give their little one an original name, and eventually went with 'Fraisine' instead, Huffington Post revealed. Lucifer Earlier this year, The Times reported that a court in Germany had intervened when a couple tried to call their child Lucifer. Other names that have been rejected in the country include Satan, Judas and Gucci. Anus A child in Denmark was almost named after this particular part of the human anatomy, Today reported. Unsurprisingly, the application was denied. Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 While this may seem like someone nodded off on the keyboard, that is an actual name a Swedish couple tried to give their baby in 1996, as per BBC. Apparently, the name is pronounced 'Albin', and the parents chose it as a protest against Sweden's strict naming laws.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
23 baby names banned around the world, from Nutella to King
In some countries parents have to choose from a list of approved baby names while others ban names such as Lucifer, Saint, Facebook and Tom. You might think choosing a baby name is down to the parents, but there are some monikers you can't give to a newborn, depending on where you live. Earlier this year, New Zealand, which has strict naming laws, released a list of all the baby names officials rejected in 2024. Many of the names were linked to royalty, with King, Prince and Princess noted as the top three most rejected name choices. Crown, Pryncess, Royal and Emperor were also among the names turned down. Other names parents were banned from using included Saint, Fanny, Ice and Messiah. In total, there were 71 instances of a name being declined. By law, names in the country must not be offensive, resemble a title or rank, include numbers or symbols, or be unreasonably long. This isn't the only example of baby names being banned around the world. Hungary and Iceland are just two of a number of countries where parents have to choose their baby names from an approved list. If they want to give their child a more unique name, they must put in a request and wait to see if it's approved. In other countries, there are laws around names using traditional spellings. In fact, various baby names have been banned around the world for a whole host of reasons. Here are some of them. Banned baby names Metallica Maybe these Swedish parents were huge fans, but when they tried to give their daughter an ode to their favourite heavy metal band in 2007, officials outlawed it, deeming it inappropriate. However, after public outcry, authorities withdrew their objections. Tom If you're considering having a baby in Portugal, there is a list of approved names to choose from. Nicknames are not allowed as a full, formal name – so Tomás is okay, but Tom isn't. Nutella In 2015, a court in Valenciennes, France, decided that a couple would not be allowed to name their daughter Nutella. The judge ruled it wouldn't be in the child's best interest to be named after a chocolate spread. Facebook In today's internet-obsessed society, it's only a matter of time before someone tries to name their child after a social media site. The state of Sonora in Mexico banned parents from naming their baby Facebook in 2014 because it is 'derogatory, pejorative, discriminatory or lacking in meaning". The same state has also banned the names Robocop, James Bond, Circumcision, Traffic and Lady Di. @ Before you roll your eyes, the meaning behind this is quite sweet. In China, the @ symbol is pronounced 'ai-ta' and means 'love him'. Still, when parents tried to name their child this in 2007, authorities didn't think it was appropriate. However, it wasn't revealed if the name was eventually allowed or not. Ikea Parents in Sweden wanting to name their children after the country's Scandinavian-inspired superstore could fall foul of the country's naming law, enacted in 1982. J Turns out Swiss naming authorities aren't keen on initials as first names. When parents tried to pay tribute to two grandparents, Johanna and Josef, with the name J, the court in Switzerland suggested Jo instead. Gesher Back in 1998, Norwegian authorities jailed a woman for two days when she failed to pay a fine for giving her son an "unapproved" name – Gesher, which is Hebrew for bridge. Cyanide In 2017, a Welsh mother was banned by a high court from calling her baby daughter Cyanide (her twin brother was named Preacher). Despite her arguments that Cyanide was a "lovely, pretty name", the court ruled that the "unusual" choice might harm the child growing up. Saint The moniker that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West chose for their son may have been fine in the US, but, in New Zealand, where you can't give your kids names that resemble official titles, it's not. In 2024, one set of parents had this name rejected by the naming officials within the government. Daemon A French couple, in 2012, were keen to name their child after the character of Damon from The Vampire Diaries. They added an 'e' to make it sound more French, but authorities banned it for sounding too demonic. However, the parents were allowed to keep the name after a court battle. Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii This unique moniker of Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii belonged to a nine-year-old girl from New Zealand before a judge had her renamed during a custody battle. "It makes a fool of the child," he said. Akuma In 1994, Japanese parents called, or should we say tried to call, their son Akuma, which means devil. The authorities decided this was an abuse of the parents' rights to decide a child's name. Chow Tow AKA Smelly Head While some countries are gradually loosening their name laws, Malaysian authorities have been clamping down on unsuitable titles in recent years. Case in point: Cantonese moniker Chow Tow, which means 'Smelly Head'. Ah Chwar AKA Snake The 2006 tightening of Malaysia's naming restrictions also meant the banning of Hokkien Chinese Ah Chwar, which means 'Snake'. Peppermint Germany has certain criteria for baby name bans. Pfefferminze ("Peppermint") was rejected because it might cause ridicule. Equally, the moniker Stone was outlawed due to the fact that "a child cannot identify with it, because it is an object and not a first name". Linda In 2014, the relatively inoffensive-sounding Linda made Saudi Arabia's banned baby names list, thanks to its association with Western culture. Fañch In 2017, a French court ruled a couple could not use the moniker Fañch they'd chosen for their baby. The court in Quimper, north-west France, ruled that the new parents would not be able to use the character ñ (called a tilde) in their baby's name. Venerdi AKA Friday In 2008, a court banned an Italian couple from calling their baby boy Venerdi, which translates to Friday. But although naming a baby after the best day of the week doesn't sound that bad, the judges believed the name, taken from Robinson Crusoe, would expose the child to "mockery" and was associated with "subservience and insecurity". Fraise When a French couple attempted to name their child after a strawberry, the courts claimed that the name Fraise would incur teasing. The parents insisted that they were only trying to give their little one an original name, and eventually went with 'Fraisine' instead. Lucifer Earlier this year, The Times reported that a court in Germany had intervened when a couple tried to call their child Lucifer. Other names that have been rejected in the country include Satan, Judas and Gucci. Anus A child in Denmark was very nearly named after this particular part of the human anatomy. Unsurprisingly, the application was denied. Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 No, we didn't just nod off on the keyboard. That is an actual name a Swedish couple tried to give their baby back in 1996. Apparently, the name is pronounced 'Albin' (yeah, we're not sure how either), and the parents chose it as a protest against Sweden's strict naming laws. Are any baby names banned in the UK? In the UK, there are no strict rules around names. In fact, more than 60,000 unique names and spellings were given to babies born in England and Wales in 2023. However, names that are racist or considered harmful to the child could be illegal and banned, according to the UK Deed Poll Office. Names could also be rejected by the registering officer if they: Are impossible to pronounce Include numbers, symbols or punctuation marks like exclamation points (hyphens and apostrophes are fine) Are considered offensive, vulgar or blasphemous Infer the child has a rank or title, like Doctor or Lord Read more about baby names: 9 baby names no one else in your child's class is likely to have (Yahoo Life UK, 7-min read) I had some baby name regret, after choosing my daughter's name in a rush (Yahoo Life UK, 5-min read) 36 baby names inspired by food, from Margherita to Clementine (Yahoo Life UK, 9-min read) Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL News: 49ers sign controversial ex-New Orleans Saints wide receiver
The former Saint will compete for a roster spot with the 49ers Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Equanimous St. Brown, brother of Lions All‑Pro Amon‑Ra St. Brown, has signed with the San Francisco 49ers ahead of training camp. The seven‑year veteran lands in the NFC West after seeing very limited action with New Orleans last season. Like Eli Apple before him, St. Brown became a controversial figure during his time with the Saints for talking down on the Crescent City's culinary scene; rookie quarterback Tyler Shough got a dig in on him about that when he appeared on St. Brown's podcast for an interview. St. Brown, the Notre Dame product, will compete for a roster spot in a 49ers receiver room that's currently in flux. Both top options -- Pro Bowler Brandon Aiyuk and last year's first‑round pick Ricky Pearsall -- have opened camp on the PUP list, while Jauan Jennings, who broke out in 2024, is embroiled in a contract dispute. That uncertainty could open the door for St. Brown to earn valuable early‑camp reps and make a push among the back end of the depth chart. St. Brown flashed during last preseason in New Orleans, showing promise as a big‑bodied target. While that potential never fully materialized with the Saints, the 27‑year‑old now gets another opportunity to prove he can carve out a meaningful role in the league. He appeared in two games last season, spending most of the year on the Saints' practice squad.
NBC Sports
22-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Jimmy Graham to officially retire from NFL
Tight end Jimmy Graham did not play in the NFL last season and he won't be returning at any point in the future. Graham confirmed a report from John DeShazier of the Saints' website that he plans to officially announce his retirement in the near future. Graham will make that announcement as a Saint. Graham started his career as a 2010 third-round pick in New Orleans and caught 386 passes for 4,752 yards and 51 touchdowns in five seasons with the team. He moved on for three seasons in Seattle, two seasons in Green Bay, and two seasons in Chicago before returning to the Saints in 2023 for his final NFL games. Over his entire run, Graham caught 719 passes for 8,545 yards and 89 touchdowns. He is 16th overall and fourth among tight ends for career touchdown catches. Graham has stayed active while away from football and recently was part of a rowing crew that set a record for the fastest crossing of the Arctic Circle by a four-person group.
