4real

New Zealand authorities have blocked a couple's bid to officially name their new son "4real," saying numerals are not allowed according to New Zealand's Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Pat and Sheena Wheaton said they decided to name their new baby "4real" shortly after having an ultrasound and being struck by the reality of his impending arrival.

The government office has opened negotiations with the parents about the name under a policy that says all unusual names must be given case-by-case consideration.

Clarke said the rules are designed to prevent names that are "likely to cause offense to a reasonable person." Satan and Adolf Hitler were proposed names that have been declined, he said.

If no compromise has been reached by July 9, the baby will be registered as "real," officials say.