What rules are there on changing your name?

Question

By that i mean, what can you NOT call yourself? Please only answer if you know, no guesses-anyone can do that. I would imagine you cant call yourself a swearword?

Answer 1

No but I can call you one.

Answer 2

The UK Deed Poll Service do impose some restrictions on names they allow on deed polls. You can call yourself Princess This or Colonel That but they will not register it, nor anything else that seems to be a title of honour or rank; nor will they register obscenities or blasphemies; nor anything non-standard in names like numerals or punctuation beyond what is traditionally used (Armstrong-Jones, O'Brien). You need both a forename and a surname. They do allow "fun" names like Father Christmas or Donald Duck. They will also allow you to use well-known names like Elton John, since names can't be trademarked. The real restriction on names is that you cannot use a name for fradulent purposes: claiming that your name is Elton John is fine, but claiming or implying that you are the singer Elton John is actionable, as would be setting up the Elton John Music Shop.

Answer 3

http://www.ukdps.co.uk/AreThereAnyRestri... check out this website its tells you all the restrictions on changing your name

Answer 4

You can't call yourself anything obscene or offensive, you can't call yourself by a registered tradename, and you can't give yourself the same name as a celebrated person (for example, you couldn't call yourself Oprah Winfrey, because her name has become a household word. Other than that, there are no limits.

Answer 5

Get a free consult from a Lawyer, Where you live and find out your states rules about changing your name, But as far as I know you can change your name to "anything"  if you chose to ! There may be a law about obcenties?

Answer 6

suppose it depends on the country your in. in the UK i dont think there are any issues with name changing (i looked quickly and you can change your name without doing anything, but it has to be declared to appropriate authorities to change on your bank details etc. (i think!)). As of the implications if you have a criminal record i am unsure. best thing to do is Google it, i looked for you but there are so many and i wasn't sure what exactly you want to know. :)

Answer 7

On Yahoo or in Real Life?

Contact "deed poll" to find out what you can change your real name to.