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Naming kids weird things, like @

Naming kids weird things, like @Just because you like the internet, and have a strong desire towards email, there is no way on earth you should be able to name your child '@'.

That's just what a couple in China is trying to get away with. It is their life after all, but think of poor '@' when he's 5 going to school, or 16 and trying to get a date. The couple claims that the '@' symbol professes their love for the little bundle of joy. You see, in China 'at' or sounded out 'ai ta' apparently means to 'love him'.

China does have a ban on using ancient characters in names. It's not known whether the couple was actually allowed to name their child '@', but if they are, maybe we'll soon see a few $, %, &, and !'s sprout up around the country.

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