A WOKE council told staff not to ask people for their “Christian name”.
Officials believe some may be offended by the term.
Workers have been told not to mention religion unless it is relevant to the information being communicated.
A 13-page language guide instead tells them to speak about a person’s “first name, given name or forename”.
Town hall chiefs in Sutton, South London, also warn staff not to call under-30s “youngsters” or over-65s “pensioners” as the terms are “ageist”.
Words such as “vibrant” and “mature” are also not advised.
The guide was put together by diversity experts who said: “Using incorrect or outdated language can perpetuate, contribute to, or cause bias, prejudice and discrimination.”
However, Free Speech Union founder Toby Young said: “This is woke hyper-sensitivity taken to ridiculous lengths.
“I’ve never met a Jew, a Muslim or an atheist offended by the words ‘Christian name’.”
A London Borough of Sutton spokesman said: “This is guidance and not policy. We have not banned the word Christian.
“Our inclusive language guide has been created in collaboration with our staff to help them support our balanced and diverse community.
“Most forms that British residents are asked to complete refer to first name and surname, so our guide reflects common usage today.”
