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Na­mes

You or your child can take a new name based on gender identity. There are specific rules regarding what you can name your child, who can assign the child’s middle or surname, and how, as a social parent, you can pass on your middle or surname to the child.

What should you name your child?

Learn about the rules for naming and about the options for choosing names.

Gen­der iden­tity and name change for adults

You can apply to change your first name to match your gender identity. It requires you to fulfill certain conditions.

Gen­der iden­tity and chan­ging your child’s name

Find out how to change your child's name.

Chan­ging your child’s name upon adop­tion

Find out about the options available when changing your child’s name during adoption.