A mum and dad have been banned from naming their baby Prince William because authorities say it will lead the child to a "lifetime of mockery".
Judges in Perpignan, a city in the south of France, issued the ruling after a couple tried to tie their newborn's name in with British royalty.
First the judges blocked the use of the name by these parents, then they called for a legal ban on using Prince William as an extended first name.
To explain the reason for the ban the judges referred to Article 57 of the civil code.
A French legal source told the Mirror: "[The code] allows judges to protect a child from a potential lifetime of mockery by overruling the parents."
After the prosecutors ruled out Prince William as a name for the child, the parents allegedly asked if they could name their child Mini Cooper instead.
This, as you can guess, was also banned.
In January this year, another bizarre baby named was banned in France after parents wanted to call their child Nutella.
Yep, the same name as the chocolate spread.
According to the BBC, the judge ordered that the child be called Ella instead.
He said: "And it is contrary to the child's interest to have a name that can only lead to teasing or disparaging thoughts."
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Girl Names(01 of30)
RoseRank in 1880: 30Rank in 2014: 194This old-timey flower name was most popular in the 1910s. Today, it is often used as a middle name, especially among celebrities. For instance, Chris Hemsworth’s daughter is India Rose and Kelly Clarkson’s daughter is River Rose. (credit:gpointstudio via Getty Images)
Girl Names(02 of30)
JosephineRank in 1880: 50Rank in 2014: 147Thanks to Napoleon’s wife Josephine Bonaparte, this name has an air of royalty about it. While this classically feminine name might be rarely heard today, there are many instances of it in pop culture. This includes Jo from “Little Women” and Josie from “Josie and the Pussycats.” (credit:Camille Tokerud via Getty Images)
Girl Names(03 of30)
HazelRank in 1880: 352Rank in 2014: 107This lovely nature name comes from the hazelnut tree. We love it for its fresh sound and the nature imagery it brings. Celebrities such Julia Roberts and Emily Blunt have chosen this name for their daughter. (credit:Cecile Lavabre via Getty Images)
Girl Names(04 of30)
CoraRank in 1880: 15Rank in 2014: 103This short and sweet name means “maiden.” We love it because Cora can also be used as a nickname for monikers such as Coraline or Cordelia. (credit:Insung Jeon via Getty Images)
Girl Names(05 of30)
RubyRank in 1880: 149Rank in 2014: 90Ruby is a vintage gem name with lots of appeal. The moniker is both sultry and playful and has been used in many classic songs such as Rolling Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday.” (credit:Emielke van Wyk - The Pixel Foundry via Getty Images)
Girl Names(06 of30)
NaomiRank in 1880: 275Rank in 2014: 80Interestingly, Naomi is a biblical name meaning “pleasantness.” We love this moniker for its unique sound and positive meaning. Today, Naomi is the most popular it's ever been. (credit:Sally Anscombe via Getty Images)
Girl Names(07 of30)
EleanorRank in 1880: 126Rank in 2014: 78This moniker exudes femininity and elegance. Thanks to Eleanor of Aquitaine, who ruled France during the Middle Ages, the name has gone in and out of fashion. (credit:Fuse via Getty Images)
Girl Names(08 of30)
StellaRank in 1880: 60Rank in 2014: 66Stella was popular before the 16th century until the 1940s. It then dropped significantly in rankings until 1995 when it began to trend again. We love this chic name for its celestial ties, since Stella means “star.” (credit:PeopleImages.com via Getty Images)
Girl Names(09 of30)
NoraRank in 1880: 55 Rank in 2014: 49This cute Irish moniker will grow perfectly with your baby girl. Not only is it short and sweet, but it also has an air of sophistication. Interestingly, Nora used to be a nickname for Leonora and Honora, but today it is used independently. (credit:Tetra Images - Daniel Grill via Getty Images)
Girl Names(10 of30)
SadieRank in 1880: 74Rank in 2014: 46Fun fact: Sadie used to be a pet name for Sarah. Today, the name is used independently and has experienced a huge surge in popularity over the past 40 years. The moniker means “princess.” (credit:Cecile Lavabre via Getty Images)
Girl Names(11 of30)
LillianRank in 1880: 32Rank in 2014: 25Surprisingly, Lillian is now more popular than Lilly, landing at number 25 in 2014. While this moniker dwindled on the charts since the 1930s, it has bounced back fast and furious. (credit:Purestock via Getty Images)
Girl Names(12 of30)
EvelynRank in 1880: 133Rank in 2014: 16No name is more soft and elegant than Evelyn. This pretty moniker means “wished for child” and is one of the fastest rising names of 2014. Not only is this name stylish, but it also has a number of nicknames including Eve, Eva, Evie and Evelines. (credit:ballyscanlon via Getty Images)
Girl Names(13 of30)
AmeliaRank in 1880: 96Rank in 2014: 15Amelia is actually a combination of two medieval monikers: Emilia and Amalia. The Victorian name means “work” and is often associated with aviator Amelia Earhart. (credit:Caiaimage/Sam Edwards via Getty Images)
Girl Names(14 of30)
CharlotteRank in 1880: 91Rank in 2014: 10Earlier this year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a baby girl named Charlotte. Thanks to the new princess, the name has skyrocketed in popularity. Not only do we love this name because of its ties to royalty, but also for its playful ties to pop culture. “Charlotte’s Web” is one of the most well-known and beloved children’s books in the world. (credit:Multi-bits via Getty Images)
Girl Names(15 of30)
EmmaRank in 1880: 3Rank in 2014: 1Emma is a name that will never go out of style. While the name began to decrease in popularity in the 1930s, it turned things around and began climbing the charts by the 1980s. Today, this name is loved for being short and feminine. (credit:Tony Anderson via Getty Images)
Boy Names(16 of30)
OscarRank in 1880: 29Rank in 2014: 183Oscar is a strong name meaning “God spear” or “champion warrior.” The moniker is used all over the world, but was most common in the U.S. in the 1880s. Today, celebrities such as Hugh Jackman and Gillian Anderson have chosen this name for their sons. (credit:Julia Wheeler and Veronika Laws via Getty Images)
Boy Names(17 of30)
JoelRank in 1880: 262Rank in 2014: 154This biblical name means “God” in Hebrew and is one of the most popular one-syllable baby names of 2014. (credit:Catherine Delahaye via Getty Images)
Boy Names(18 of30)
SilasRank in 1880: 139Rank in 2014: 137You certainly don’t hear the name Silas every day, but the moniker is quickly climbing the charts. Meaning “wood,” the name has a subtle connection to nature and a folksy-sound. Earlier this year, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel also chose this moniker for their son. (credit:monkeybusinessimages via Getty Images)
Boy Names(19 of30)
TimothyRank in 1880: 180Rank in 2014: 135Timothy was a hot name in the 1800s, but slowly fell of the charts. Today, the moniker is on the rise, giving parents a fine alternative to other classic names like John or Thomas. (credit:Ruth Jenkinson via Getty Images)
Boy Names(20 of30)
IvanRank in 1880: 320Rank in 2014: 132This respectable name is the Russian form of John and means “God is gracious.” Since the 1970s, Ivan has become more common in English-speaking countries. (credit:Olivier Renck via Getty Images)
Boy Names(21 of30)
HarrisonRank in 1880: 189Rank in 2014: 127The name Harrison follows the trend of last name as first name and means “son of Harry.” Interestingly, the name almost disappeared completely from 1960 to 1977. However, since then it has become increasingly popular, perhaps due to the rise in fame of Harrison Ford. (credit:Big Cheese Photo via Getty Images)
Boy Names(22 of30)
MaxRank in 1880: 225Rank in 2014: 112It’s not hard to see the appeal of Max. First, the name means “greatest” and is a short form of Maximilian or Maxwell. Second, names ending in “x” are becoming increasingly trendy. A number of celebrities have also chosen this name for their kids, including Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Lopez. (credit:JGI/Tom Grill via Getty Images)
Boy Names(23 of30)
EliasRank in 1880: 189Rank in 2014: 103This charming name fell off the charts in the 1900s, but today is has made one of the biggest comebacks. Elias is now ranks in the top 200 in U.S., Belgium, Germany, Denmark and so on. (credit:Lite Productions via Getty Images)
Boy Names(24 of30)
LeoRank in 1880: 92Rank in 2014: 97Leo is a strong and trendy name meaning “lion.” Surprisingly, the moniker was on a rapid decline from 1930 to 1995, before it began shooting up the charts. It’s unknown whether or not this had to do with Leonardo DiCaprio’s growing fame. (credit:Marvin Fox via Getty Images)
Boy Names(25 of30)
NathanielRank in 1880: 200Rank in 2014: 94The one thing we love most about this name is it’s very charming nicknames: Nat, Nate and Nathan. Nathaniel means “gift of God” and has ranked in the top 100 since the 1980s. (credit:Hero Images via Getty Images)
Boy Names(26 of30)
EliRank in 1880: 177Rank in 2014: 49Although Eli can be a nickname for Elias, Elijah or Elliot, it can also stand on its own. The biblical name means “uplifted” and has a unique sound. (credit:BFG Images via Getty Images)
Boy Names(27 of30)
LeviRank in 1880: 118Rank in 2014: 45Similar to Eli, Levi is also a biblical name. In the past few years, this moniker has made a comeback in a number of countries, including the U.S., England and New Zealand. A number of celebrities have also chosen this name for their kids, such as Matthew McConaughey and Sheryl Crow. (credit:Tara Moore via Getty Images)
Boy Names(28 of30)
OliverRank in 1880: 69Rank in 2014: 32This playful name hit an all-time low in the 1960s, before quickly rising up the charts in 1986.Oliver means “olive tree” and is just as trendy and timeless as the female form, Olivia. (credit:Tetra Images via Getty Images)
Boy Names(29 of30)
ElijahRank in 1880: 135Rank in 2014: 11Elijah is a biblical name that has become fashionable thanks to its soft and friendly sound. Meaning “Yahweh is God,” the name has skyrocketed since 1968. (credit:Quiet Noise Creative via Getty Images)
Boy Names(30 of30)
NoahRank in 1880: 126Rank in 2014: 1The rise of the name Noah surprised everyone, especially when it hit number one in 2013 and dethroned the name Jacob, after a 13-year reign. The following year, Noah remained at number one, no doubt thanks to its charming, gentle sound. (credit:Insung Jeon via Getty Images)