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Game of Thrones name sparks passport mix-up for family (www.bbc.co.uk)

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A woman was left "devastated" after her daughter's passport application was rejected because she was named after a Game of Thrones character.

Lucy, 39, from Swindon in Wiltshire, said the Passport Office initially refused the application for Khaleesi, six.

Officials said they were unable to issue a passport unless Warner Brothers gave permission because it owned the name's trademark. But the authority has since apologised for the error.

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[–] Th4tGuyII@fedia.io 27 points 3 months ago (1 children)

While completely daft on part of the passport office, I suppose this is a cautionary tale about naming your kids after popular TV characters (particularly those with unique names). Turns out it can cause you a spot of trouble

[–] jonne@infosec.pub 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Especially if their character arc hasn't run its course yet. They might turn into a genocidal maniac that has sex with her estranged half brother or something like that.

[–] snaprails 2 points 3 months ago

Now I’ve never watched this programme but now I’m assuming it’s set somewhere below the Mason-Dixon Line, yes? 😉