A child’s given name and surname is registered in the Population Register together with the registration of the child’s birth. An application to register the birth may be submitted to any local government.
A refusal to register the name you have chosen infringes your right to a private and family life.
Lawfulness
If you think that your right to choose a child’s name has been restricted unlawfully you have the right to complain. You can submit a challenge to the Ministry of Internal Affairs or an action to an administrative court within 30 days. Calculation of the term commences as of the date when the person becomes aware or should have become aware of the violation of their rights, of the personal name assigned or applied, or of a decision to refuse to assign or apply a personal name.