While you can name your child Tomás, he or she can't go by Tom in Portugal. That's because the country has banned the shortened versions of names as official names.
Portuguese law establishes the need for a child to have at least one given name and one last name (surname) from one of the parents. The law also establishes the maximum number of names allowed: up to two given names and four surnames.
The name Charlotte might be fit for a princess, but the lovely sounding moniker isn't welcome everywhere. In fact, Portugal specifically bans parents from using it, along with other popular picks like Emily, William and Michael.
Linda is illegal in Saudi Arabia. In the United States we have the right to name our children pretty much anything we want. But many countries have strict baby name laws in place. Even in the U.S., there are some rules.
Historically, daughters were commonly given their mother's surname, and sons were given their father's surname. It was also common for children to receive both of their parents' surnames. When this combination occurred, the mother's surname would typically precede the father's surname.
[2] Denmark is known for having one of the strictest laws when it comes to naming children. [3] Danish parents must choose their child's name from a list of approximately 7,000 preapproved names or seek approval from both the government and their local church.
However, there are some names that are classed as prohibited by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 (the Act). ... A name that is obscene or offensive
Swear words.
Descriptions of lewd or sexual acts.
Racial, ethnic or cultural slurs or that imply racial, ethnic or cultural slurs.
Traditionally, godparents would name the newborn baby. However, it is more common today for parents to name their child. Common given names are after older relatives (such as a great-grandparent) or after Catholic saints. People will also often have at least two surnames.
Apart from “love”—the most commonly used, other pet names for a lover could be: amoreco (“beloved”), môre (“special”), fofo (“fluff”), fofinho (“cuddles”), minha vida (“my life”), meu bebê (“baby”), paixão (“passion”), coração (“heart”), xuxuzinho (“sweet pumpkin”), flor de maracujá (“passion flower”)…
Portuguese and Spanish and French do have have middle names as in English names and how it is understood in English. That should, however, not be confused with double first names, which is the same thing in Englsh.
Paris is a gender-neutral name given to appealing interpretations of a chic, cultural soul with a taste for fine art and finer cusine. In truth, Paris is Greek in origin and shrouded in legendary myth.
