A family dinner took an awkward turn when a mum-to-be revealed her "super unique and romantic" baby name, leaving relatives stunned and one family member comparing it to antivirus software.
Recalling the family dinner at which the name was revealed, the woman explained that her sister had suddenly announced her unusual choice. She said: "She looks all of us dead in the eye and goes: Annakinzel. Before my brain could even stop me I blurted out, 'Wait, is that an anti-virus software or something?' Literal crickets at the table."
Mash-up of fictional characters
It soon became clear that the unusual name wasn't taken from a traditional baby name book. Instead, the expectant parents had created a mash-up of two famous fictional characters — Anakin from Star Wars and Rapunzel from Tangled.
The woman admitted her reaction caused quite a stir around the dinner table. She added: "My mum choked on her drink so bad and my brother immediately started reading off fake software glitches out loud."
Family reaction and change of heart
Her sister was reportedly less amused by the family's jokes and stormed out of the dinner — but it appears the awkward conversation may have ultimately changed her mind. The woman revealed that her sister sent her a picture of nursery items the following day, this time featuring a completely different name. She had apparently decided to call her daughter Clara instead. The woman joked: "Ruined family dinner for sure, but hey at least my niece won't sound like a WiFi router."
Online reaction and UK baby name rules
The bizarre name quickly sparked a reaction online, with many users praising her for speaking up before the baby was given the unusual moniker. One person said: "You did that baby a favour!" Another wrote: "Oh my god Anakin and Rapunzel what a mashup." A third added: "Not all heroes wear capes. You saved that child." Someone else joked: "Ask your doctor if Annakinzel is right for you."
In the UK, there aren't many strict "baby name rules", but there are some practical limits. A baby's name is normally registered within 42 days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (and within 21 days in Scotland), and the registrar can refuse a name if it includes symbols, numbers or anything that can't be recorded in the registration system. Beyond that, parents generally have broad freedom, but very offensive or confusing names can be challenged, and rules may apply to titles or ranks, depending on how it's presented and recorded.
