A UK mother was left “absolutely devastated” after her daughter’s passport application was rejected because the child’s name is derived from a popular “Game of Thrones” character.
Lucy, from South West England, told the BBC that her application for a passport for her six-year-old daughter, Khaleesi, was denied. Officials informed her that she needed approval from Warner Brothers, the owner of the trademark for the name.
“I was absolutely devastated. We were so looking forward to our first holiday together,” Lucy said.
The 39-year-old mother was planning a “dream” trip to Disneyland Paris when she received the disheartening news.
“I had a letter from the Passport Office stating that her name is trademarked by Warner Brothers,” Lucy explained. “It was the first I had heard of such a thing—I was astonished.”
