KOCHI, KL — In what family members are calling “an unorthodox approach to self-expression,” local father Raju Walters reportedly logged into the government’s online birth registry last Thursday and secretly updated his newborn son’s legal name to “Mistake”, citing “a need for authenticity in documentation.”
According to sources, Walters made the change after a late-night argument with his wife over baby names, during which he suggested “Ethan,” “Noah,” and finally “Consequences.” When his wife rejected all three, Walters reportedly muttered, “Fine, we’ll call him what he really is,” before opening his laptop and committing the act.
“I just wanted a name that tells a story,” Walters told reporters, defending his choice. “Something classic, something honest, something that says, ‘I happened unexpectedly after a bottle of Pinot Grigio.’”
State officials confirmed the name change was legally binding, as the online registry system does not yet include an “emotional stability check” for parents. “We see these once in a while,” said Department of Vital Records spokesperson. “Last month, someone named their child ‘Oops’ and another one ‘Trial Version.’ But ‘Mistake’ really stands out for its clarity.”
Family members expressed mixed reactions. Walters’ wife, Jenny, called the move “irresponsible and immature,” while Walters’ own father said he was “proud the boy will carry on the family tradition of disappointment.”
Experts warn the name could have lasting consequences. “Children named after parental regrets tend to develop one of two personalities,” explained psychologist Dr. Rina Patel. “Either they become wildly successful to prove a point — or they start a podcast.”
Meanwhile, Walters insists he has no regrets. “I think ‘Mistake’ is beautiful,” he said. “It’s gender-neutral, emotionally raw, and impossible to forget. Sure, it’s unconventional — but so is parenting.”
At press time, Walters was reportedly considering naming his second child “Compromise.”