In Denmark, you can’t just look down at your new baby, smile, and declare the first name that comes to mind. Choosing both the first and last name for a children is a serious affair, and requires the approval of the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs and the Ministry of Family and Consumer Affairs. The Law on Personal Name is designed to protect the children from names like Harry Dong or Stormhammer Deathclaw Firebrand (those are real by the way, look them up).
In the state’s view, children shouldn’t suffer ridicule/abuse because of well-meaning but socially oblivious parents. People expecting children can choose a pre-approved name from a government list of 7000 mostly West European and English names- 3000 for boys and 4000 for girls.
Those wishing to deviate from the list must seek permission. About 1100 names are reviewed every year, and 15%-20% are rejected mostly for odd spelling.