British Boy's Passport Denied Over 'Skywalker' Middle Name

UK Home Office initially refused passport due to Disney's copyright, later reversed decision allowing family vacation.

Seven-year-old Loki Skywalker Mowbray was denied a passport by the UK Home Office due to his middle name being copyrighted by Disney.
The family, unaware of potential copyright issues, named their son in homage to the Star Wars character because he was born on May 4, known as 'Star Wars Day'.
The Home Office required either a name change or permission from Disney to issue the passport, causing significant stress for the family.
This incident highlights a broader issue where modern names inspired by popular culture can clash with copyright laws, affecting personal identity documents.
Following media coverage and public support, the Home Office reversed its decision and issued the passport, allowing the family to proceed with their vacation plans.