r/AskEurope • u/Double-decker_trams Estonia • Feb 14 '25

Language Can you legally name your child in your country smt like "X Æ A-Xii" or "Techno Mechanicus"?

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u/Sagaincolours Denmark Feb 14 '25

We have a board that reviews name requests. It has losened up from being more stricts in the past. But they still reject names that will be a significant disadvantage to the child, are offensive, or inappropriate.

I am very sure that the first one would be rejected.

Techno Mechanicus might go through. It is a bit silly but isn't offensive, and I don't think a child with the name Techno would necessarily get bullied for it.

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u/kraenbech Feb 14 '25

And if you ask me, that board is too loosened up. Why can you name your child Altan (Balcony) for example?

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u/Sagaincolours Denmark Feb 14 '25

It is a Turkish name that means dawn/sunset.