Some names can be particularly difficult to wear.
There is still a possibility of changing it, by making a request supported by various documents.
Lawyer Roland Perez explains what to do if you are in this situation.
Exit the Marie, Charlotte or Jean-Philippe.
The most popular names in 2021, according to
The official names
co-written by Stéphanie Rapoport and Claire Tabarly Perrin, are Léna, Mia, Rose and Lou, and for boys Gabriel remains in the lead with Côme, Ethan and Milo.
But the child wearing this first name chosen at birth by his parents could, when he comes of age, decided to change it and it is perfectly possible legally.
Lawyer Roland Perez explained the procedure to follow on Sunday morning on Europe 1.
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A possible change if the request makes sense
We can all pretend to change our first name, but for that we must demonstrate that the request makes sense.
It can be the case of the first name attached to the name which becomes ridiculous: example Jean Bon.
Where again the first name which alone can be heavy to carry like Cunégonde, Quasimodo or even Casimir.
Another legitimate reason is that you have always been called by another first name, or perhaps you have changed it on your own without changing your marital status.
And then there is also the case where you have several first names and you want to change the order to only carry the second or third.
Who decides whether the reason for a change of first name is legitimate?
First, the town hall where the registrar is located.
To do this, you must have a birth certificate extract, an identity document, proof of birth and above all, provide all the elements on which the legitimate request for change is based.
As for example showing by certificates from relatives and various documents that you have always been called Franck and not Francis, a first name given on your birth certificate.
If all goes well, the civil status officer will enter your new first name in the civil status register instead of the old one.
And then it's a breeze to modify all the identity papers thanks to the modified birth certificate.
Is there a recourse in case of refusal?
Yes, it is the registrar who refuses to change the first name for lack of legitimate interest, who in this case will refer the matter to the public prosecutor who will give his opinion.
And if it is still negative, the applicant for the change of first name can then ask the family court judge to decide.
You have to be patient, but it can be worth it.