Can you give your child a completely different last name?

No law in the US requires that parent and child have the same last name. It is usual that a child's name match that of at least one parent, but not required. A parent can change his or her name, without changing the names of any existing children.

Can I give my child a different last name than mine?

In California, as in many states, parents are free to give their child whatever last name they choose, including the mother's surname, father's surname or a completely different surname altogether. If an unmarried woman gives birth, she is free to make this decision by herself.

Can a baby legally have two last names?

Some names lend themselves well to hyphenation while others don't. If you don't like hyphens but still want to use both names, your child can simply have two last names.

How many last names can you give your child?

Can Americans have two last names? If your two last names do not have a hyphen between them, people may think it is one of your middle names. It is legal to have as many names as you want, as long as the name is registered as your legal name.

Can I name my kid Jesus?

United States. III, Jesus Christ, Adolf Hilter, Santa Claus and @ were all ruled illegal by courts in the U.S.

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Whose last name should the baby have?

The mother's surname when the child was born; The father's surname when the child was born; Both parents' names, recorded in any order, hyphenated or unhyphenated; or. Any surname to which either the mother or father has a familial connection.

Can a US citizen have two last names?

Answer: U.S. citizens are required to use their current legal names on their U.S. passports. Unless you can provide documentation that proves sole use of that one last name instead of two, you need to include both last names in your passport application.

Can I hyphenate my child's last name without father's consent?

Can You Change Your Child's Last Name Without Father Consent? Yes you can.

How long can a baby go without a last name?

The hospital may ask you to fill out the birth certificate before you leave. But if you need more time, you do not have to decide at the hospital. If you do not choose a name within 10 days, the state will make a birth certificate for “baby boy” or “baby girl” with the mother's last name.

Can I change my child's last name without dads permission?

A mother, or father, cannot change a child's surname by herself or himself unless she or he is the only person with parental responsibility. Even then if the other parent objects a Court Order should be made.

How long after a baby is born can you change their last name?

For many states, parents are given up to 6 or 12 months to make the change without a court order—because, YES, it's that common! Depending on where you live, you just take the birth certificate to the Vital Records Office in the city or county where your child was born, fill out a few forms and voila!

Can a baby take the father's last name?

You can use the mother's last name or you can use both the mother's last name and the father's last name with a hyphen, such as “Gonzales-Reyes.” What you decide is up to you, just be sure it's exactly what you want as a permanent record. To change it later will require a court order to do so.

What happens if you don't name your baby within 60 days?

Don't worry: you've got until six weeks after your baby is born to register a name, so there's no harm in waiting to meet your baby before choosing. Many newborns seem to choose their own names simply by suiting them. You may find yourselves thinking, "He looks like a Miles" or "She really is a Charlotte".

Can you put a father's name on a birth certificate without his consent?

If agreeable the mother can add the fathers name to the birth certificate at any time. If the mother does not agree the father will need to consider making an application to the court as mentioned above. The courts will need to be satisfied through a DNA test of the fathers identity.

Can a mother name a child without the other parents consent?

If you have sole parental responsibility, you will be able to change your child's name without anyone else's consent or Court approval.

Can you double barrel your child's name?

Yes, you can choose to double barrel your child's name. If you and your spouse don't share the same last name but you want to make sure that you both share a last name with your child, it's possible to pass on both names to the child in the form of double barrelled or hyphenated surname.

Do I have to use both last names?

Generally, there are no set rules or etiquette when it comes to deciding exactly how your hyphenated last name will read. You can go the "traditional" route and list your "maiden" name first, or you could choose to list your new last name first, followed by your original last name.

How does two last names work?

A hyphenated last name is when you and your spouse combine both of your last names with a hyphen. This is also called a double surname. In many states, when you fill out your application for your marriage license, you'll be writing your intended married name on that application.

Can you be legally married with different last names?

In most states, you have the option to take your spouse's last name, hyphenate your last name, use two last names without a hyphen, or move your maiden name to your middle name and take your spouse's last name. We think it's important that you know all of the name change options before your big day.

What last name does baby take if not married?

With a few exceptions, most states allow parents to choose their child's name, without restriction. Unmarried partners can decide to choose one parent's last name, hyphenate both last names, or create a new last name that combines both parents' names.

What surname do you give a baby if not married?

Parents can give their child whatever name or surname they want! Although it's traditional to give a child the father's surname, or, less commonly, the mother's surname, the child's surname could be a combination of both (for example) — or something completely different.

Why should a child have the father's last name?

"The surname remains the only way of showing legitimacy. Without it, there's no certainty that the kid has a legal father."

Do you have to name a miscarried baby?

There really are no rules about how anyone should grieve this kind of loss or any loss for that matter, so give yourself space and time to decide what works. 5 Even if you don't decide to name your miscarried or stillborn baby right away, if you want to choose a name later on, that's up to you.

Can you name your child a number?

The law bans names that contain “obscenity, numerals, symbols, or a combination of letters, numerals, or symbols…”, but naming a child after a mass murderer is A-OK. In most cases, the United States is pretty relaxed about what you can name your child when it comes to the stigma or meaning a name may carry.

What is a name that only one person has?

An individual who is known and addressed by a mononym is a mononymous person. A mononym may be the person's only name, assigned to them at birth; this was routine in most ancient societies, and remains common in modern societies such as in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Indonesia, Java, Myanmar, Mongolia, Tibet, and South India.