Boy denied passport over name drama!
The Force wasn’t with one British family when their 7-year-old son’s passport application hit an unexpected snag.
A boy, born to military parents Christian and Becky, was denied a passport for a family vacation.
Dream holiday turns to nightmare.
The family, excited for their first international trip since 2014, were shocked by the rejection.
Their destination was the Dominican Republic, but it wasn’t the tropical sun keeping them from taking off— it was a name.
Christian, 48, serves in the Royal Engineers, and Becky is a former soldier who’s faced PTSD struggles.
They had no idea naming their son would cause such a issue.
Other passport name dilemmas detailed.
It’s hardly the first time pop culture names have caused problems.
Another UK family ran into trouble after naming their daughter Khaleesi, from “Game of Thrones.”
When Lucy, the girl’s mother, applied for a passport, she was told Warner Bros. owned the name.
The family had to seek special permission from the entertainment giant to secure their trip to Disneyland Paris.
Similarly, a Brazilian couple was denied their baby’s chosen name, Piyé, due to it sounding like a ballet term, plié.
Courts ruled the name could lead to bullying, a decision the parents fought but lost.
Back to the Mowbrays, who were left stuck, their long-awaited trip in limbo.
Reason for passport denial revealed.
The reason? His middle name “Skywalker” is copyrighted by Disney, the owners of the “Star Wars” franchise.
It was a special nod to “Star Wars,” especially since Loki was born on May 4th, “Star Wars Day.”
For the Mowbrays, the name was always a tribute to their love of the sci-fi saga.
Child’s passport denied over Skywalker name!
But now, in an absurd twist, the Home Office refused to print the name on his passport.
Their reason? Disney’s copyright claims over “Skywalker” prevent it from being used for official documents.
The family had no clue they were entering a legal minefield when they named their son.
The Home Office gave the Mowbrays two options: either change the name or get Disney’s permission.
“We were not aware this could be a potential issue,” Christian Mowbray told Suffolk News.
He admitted understanding the copyright issue but felt that modern naming conventions were evolving.
After all, how could anyone have predicted “Skywalker” would block a child from a family vacation?
Family’s frustration uncovered.
Christian expressed frustration: “I understand if an adult changes their name for a stunt, but this is a child.”
The family felt blindsided by the legal hoops they were suddenly forced to jump through.
With the trip drawing closer, they scrambled to find a solution without having to change Loki’s name.
Family wins passport battle over Skywalker name!
Finally, in a stunning reversal, the Home Office issued Loki’s passport.
“The vacation is still on,” Christian later confirmed, though the ordeal left the family rattled.
But it raises a bigger question: where does the line get drawn when it comes to names and copyrights?
While the Mowbrays were relieved, it’s hard not to wonder how many other families are facing similar problems.
From Khaleesi to Skywalker, pop culture names are becoming more common—and more legally complicated.
As Christian put it: “Modern names are evolving, and the system needs to keep up.”