🇧🇪 Belgium
762
Total names
415
Male names
347
Female names
Naming Rules
Liberal naming since 1987
Belgium liberalized its naming laws in 1987. Parents can freely choose names for their children.
Registrar can flag harmful names
If the civil registrar believes a name is harmful to the child, they can refer the case to the public prosecutor.
Court decides disputed cases
A family court judge makes the final decision if a name is contested.
No gender requirement
Belgian law does not require names to indicate the child's sex.
Legal basis: Code civil / Burgerlijk Wetboek, Article 370/3 (as amended).
Authority: Ambtenaar van de burgerlijke stand / Officier de l'etat civil
Popular Names in Belgium
Top 15 Boy Names
1.Louis
2.Arthur
3.Noah
4.Liam
5.Adam
6.Lucas
7.Victor
8.Jules
9.Mohamed
10.Leon
11.Oscar
12.Alexander
13.Finn
14.Mathis
15.Nathan
Top 15 Girl Names
1.Emma
2.Louise
3.Olivia
4.Alice
5.Mila
6.Charlotte
7.Juliette
8.Noor
9.Anna
10.Marie
11.Elena
12.Lina
13.Elise
14.Nora
15.Lea
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Check a Name →Last updated: April 2026. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local civil registrar for definitive answers.