These names are banned in Poland. You will hear a firm “no” at the office

Choosing a name for a newborn is an important decision for parents. Some time ago, foreign-sounding names were the most popular in Poland, but recently fashion has come full circle and the most popular are again native and classic names, such as Zuzanna, Hanna or Zofia. And what names cannot be given in our country?

Banned names in Poland. Officials won’t let you name your child that way

Although Poland has lists of legally prohibited names, the registry office may refuse to grant a name that does not meet the appropriate recommendations. Their list was prepared by the Polish Language Council.

The Head of the Civil Registry Office refuses to accept a declaration of choosing more than two names for a child, a name that is ridiculing, indecent, in a diminutive form, or a name that does not allow for distinguishing the child’s gender

– we read on the RJP website.

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What name to choose for your child? This is what you need to remember

The Polish Language Council recommends that the chosen name be in a form assimilated into the Polish language. What does it mean? If we want to name our child John, the Polish equivalent is Jan and according to the recommendations, this is the name that should be given to the child. The name should also be written in accordance with the rules of spelling and grammar.

You’ve probably heard many times about the exceptional creativity of show business stars when it comes to naming their children, such as the daughter of rapper Kanye West, who was named North, or Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter, who is named Apple.. According to the recommendations of the Polish Language Council, names derived from geographical names or common objects should not be given. According to the RJP, the name should also distinguish the child’s gender.