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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Names like “Dummy Ruiz” and “Dear Pineapple” may become a thing of the past in the Dominican Republic as officials consider a ban on odd names.

Officials say Dominicans are increasingly giving their children names that are car brands, cartoon characters or even body parts, and a judge has submitted a proposal to the Central Electoral Commission to limit such names.

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