Mum’s baby name so unique she has to prove it exists

A mum’s unique name choice for her baby boy now requires her to prove it exists – but she’s adamant she won’t be changing it.

One mum has been left reeling after being told she would have to prove that her baby son’s name actually exists before she would legally be allowed to use it.

However, according to The Sun, the mother, whose home country is Estonia, is sticking with her chosen moniker despite the legal hurdle.

A mum has been left reeling after being told she’d have to “prove” the name Colvyr exists if she wants to use it for her son. Picture: Getty Images

“I named my October babe Colvyr,” she wrote on Facebook.

“But I live in Estonia and in order to register the birth and his name, I have to prove that the name Colvyr exists and is being used by a real person.”

She went on to ask if anybody knows of someone with that name who could help her out.

“I would really hate/would be so awkward if I have to change his name,” she concluded.

People in the comments section were quick to weigh in on the unusual naming situation, with many likening the name to a medical product.

She insisted she really didn‘t want to have to change her son’s name. Picture: Getty Images

“Is that an antiviral ointment?” one wrote.

“Think my husband uses that for cold sores …” another joked.

As a third commented: “Sounds like my toddler trying to say ‘clover’.”

Meanwhile, others praised Estonia for having such stringent rules when it comes to naming children.

“My kid just left today for study abroad in Estonia and I am pleased they are such sensible people,” one mum wrote.

And another added: “I wish we’d take those rules from Estonia and apply them here.”

“Solid rule Estonia, solid rule,” someone else agreed.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission