So, what’s the takeaway? The UK is surprisingly chill about quirky names, but it slams the door on anything that looks like a prank or a public nuisance. If you’re naming your kid “Moon Unit”, you’re probably safe. If you’re naming them “Lucifer Lord of Darkness”, start thinking of a backup—“Dave” is always an option.
And my friend Dave? He ended up naming his son “Oliver”. Good choice, but I still think “Vader” would’ve made a killer bedtime story. Just sayin’.