Barack Huessin Obama is a Christian name...yeah right.
Did Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and Shintoists in Hawaii have to have Christian names before 1974 too?
“but I think that the state was supposed to notify the parents that the name was unacceptable.”
The alleged parents were not notified because Barack Huessin Obama was not the name given to the Vital Stats office.
Clearly it is not a Christian or English speaking name.
Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain, the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding:
An excerpt: Barack is not listed.
http://www.world-english.org/boys_names_list.htm
Atwood Forest Dweller
Aubrey Ruler of the Elves
Austin Helpful
Avery Elfin Ruler
Axel Man of Peace
Baird Bard or Minstrel
Baldwin Princely Friend
Barclay Meadow of Birch Trees
Barnaby Prophet
Baron Nobleman
Barrett Bear-Like
Barry Marksman
Bartholomew Warlike