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Why does Argentine law prohibit naming children "Messi"?
Despite Lionel Messi's immense popularity in Argentina, a law dating back to 1969 prohibits using his surname as a first name for children to avoid confusion in civil records. There has been only one exception: in 2014, the father of a child registered the name "Messi David Varela," making him the first to carry that name officially. However, the total number of people named "Messi" in the country does not exceed 11 as of June 2025, all under the age of 19. Most parents choose to name their children "Lionel" instead of "Messi" in honor of the star. Additionally, the number of newborns with names related to Messi increased after Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, with over 9,500 children named "Lionel" in 2023.
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