2007-12-13 13:06:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
In most states, the judge may not approve the application if the child's surname is not that of one of the parents. For instance, I can't just name my kid Jenny Gates when my last name is Smith and the father's is Wilson. You should expect to have a good reason or be challenged. Identify theft is one issue that could come up, for instance. Illegal adoption is another.
2007-12-13 13:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state, but I know that when my best friend's son was born, they were planning on getting married a couple years later, and were anticipating taking his mother's maiden name, because neither of them were very fond of the parent that gave them their surnames. So they planned to change their names at marriage, and named the baby that to start. Later, when they married, they both changed their name to match their son's. This was in Kansas. So you'll have to check the laws of your state, but I believe it's possible to not share a surname with either parent.
2007-12-14 06:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kylie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the parents... sometimes they insists that their child must have their last name.. but personally i dont agree... lots of other beautifull and good meaning names so, y use the same as yours?
2007-12-13 21:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by Kammaira 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can name your child anything you want.
2007-12-13 21:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope it's totally up to you what you name your child. some countries don't allow you to use numbers though unless you spell them out that is
2007-12-13 21:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by frogbfound 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically, you can put anything on the child's birth certificate as a name...
2007-12-13 21:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by missdarkstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-12-13 21:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by lillilou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋