A French judge, rejecting a case made by the parents of two girls coincidentally named Zoe Renault.
The parent's argued that their children and also others, who have the forename Zoe, would suffer teasing, distress and therefore harm from Renault's latest move.
The judge disagreed and believed he could not see how children would suffer 'certain, direct and current harm.' It is thought the parents are planning an appeal.
The parent's lawyer David Koubbi told Associated Press:
"There's a line between living things and inanimate objects, and that line is defined by the first name...
we're telling Renault one very simple thing: first names are for humans."
Koubbi went on to say that following the hearing which took place on Wednesday, the judge defended his decision saying that this"was not a first name, but just a common noun".
Not only would this amount to distress and harm in the younger years, it could also stretch on into adulthood with comments such as 'Can I see your airbags' or 'Can I shine your bumper', claims Koubbi.
Renault can name their new model Zoe.
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