Re: Unusual first or given names of children

["Randall Webber" <rwebber@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In one of the Nordic countries (Denmark, perhaps), it is illegal to give
your child a first name other than those which appear on a list of
"approved" names.  Parents have actually been penalized for bestowing
unapproved names on their children.  I don't know the logic behind that
policy, but given the topic of this discussion, it might be interesting to
find out.

On another subject, thanks a million to those who provided names of
trainers who can address the issue of child witnessing of family violence. 
I got a number of very helpful leads, and will be contacting these people. 


-Randy Webber
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