A soldier’s son, Loki Skywalker Mowbray, was initially denied a passport by the Home Office due to potential copyright issues with his middle name, which honors the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker. His father, Sgt. Christian Mowbray, was told they would need to change the name or obtain permission from Disney. The family planned a holiday to the Dominican Republic, their first in ten years, but the passport refusal caused significant stress. However, the Home Office later reversed its decision, apologizing for the delay and confirming the passport would be issued. The Mowbray family expressed relief, as the holiday is much-needed. The case echoes previous incidents where names inspired by fictional characters were also met with passport refusals.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/18/soldiers-son-refused-passport-unusual-middle-name