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Can a 2-year-old baby have its name changed?

Legal analysis: The name of a two-year-old child can be changed. Normal procedure: Write a name change application stating the reasons for the name change, what the original name is, and what the new name is to be used. Bring the application form, household register and other supporting documents that can prove the child's identity to the household registration management department of the local police station, submit the application and relevant supporting documents, explain the situation, and request to go through the name change procedures. Pay certain fees as required.

Legal basis: "The People's Republic of China and the Civil Code"

Article 1012: Natural persons enjoy the right of name and have the right to decide, use, change or license in accordance with the law Others may use their own names, but they must not violate public order and good customs.

Article 1,015 A natural person shall take his father’s or mother’s surname. However, under any of the following circumstances, he may choose a surname other than his father’s or mother’s surname:

(1) Choose the surname of other direct elder blood relatives;

(2) Choose the surname of the caregiver because he is raised by someone other than the legal caregiver;

(3) Do not violate public order and good customs other legitimate reasons.

The surnames of natural persons from ethnic minorities can follow the cultural traditions and customs of their own ethnic groups.