🇩🇪 Germany

Must be recognizable as a first name

The name cannot be a surname, brand, geographic location, or object.

Must not harm the child's welfare

Names that could lead to ridicule or social difficulties are rejected.

Should indicate gender

Names should generally allow gender identification, though unisex names are increasingly accepted.

Foreign names accepted with proof

International names are allowed if the Standesamt can verify they are established first names in some culture.

Multiple first names allowed

There is no strict upper limit, though three or four is typical.