Have Your Say

First names chosen by parents

2006-11-21

In 2005, the Régie des rentes du Québec was informed of the births of babies named Solstice, Joviale, Neptune, Korn, Chenille, Diesel, etc. Since the Registrar of Civil Status decided, in 1999, to stop getting involved in parents’ choice of names, uncommon first names have gained some popularity.

Some people consider that parents should be allowed to express themselves. Other people think that certain names are ridiculous and could cause a child to suffer. In your opinion, should the Registrar of Civil Status once again start keeping an eye on the first names given to babies in Quebec?

The opinion of other participants:

a) The Registrar of Civil Status should never get involved.

18 %

b) The Registrar of Civil Status should get involved if the first name is hateful, racist, or likely to harm a child (a ridiculous first name that can lead to puns, etc.).

49 %

c) The Registrar of Civil Status should be able to get involved not only when the first name is hateful, racist or likely to harm a child, but also when it is odd, uncommon, or in bad taste.

33 %