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The author gave birth to her three kids in Germany and had to name them according to the country’s rules. Fly View Productions/Getty Images
- I’m American and have lived in Germany for over a decade.
- I gave birth to my three children here and had to name them under German laws.
- Kids can’t be named after places, titles or brands. They also can’t have mean names.
Most Americans don’t think twice before picking out a baby name. While the US does have certain…