Colombian parents name baby ‘Chat Yipiti’ after AI program
Written by Angie Sharma on August 21, 2025
A Colombian family named their newborn daughter “Chat Yipiti” after the AI program ChatGPT. Despite the unusual name, the child was registered without objection at the National Registry office in the town of Cereté.
According to local media, the parents of Chat Yipiti Bastidas Guerra said they chose the name as a “tribute” to the era of artificial intelligence.
This has sparked all kinds of reactions among social media users, as many disagree with the parents’ decision, not knowing what consequences it might have in the future.
The case is not unique. Colombia has a history of officially registering unconventional names, from those inspired by sports, movie and music stars such as “Maicol Yordan” and “Brayan Spears” that have stirred controversy.
The National Registry has intervened in the past to prohibit names such as “Miperro” (My Dog) or “Satanás” (Satan), which it said clearly violated a person’s dignity.
In Colombia, while the law does not specify a list of prohibited names, it gives officials at the National Civil Registry the authority to deny registration if they believe a name could harm a child’s dignity or reputation.
