🇷🇴 Romania
625
Total names
312
Male names
313
Female names
Naming Rules
Relatively free name choice
Romania allows considerable freedom in choosing baby names, with few explicit restrictions.
Must not be offensive
Names that are indecent, ridiculous, or could harm the child are refused.
Registrar reviews at birth registration
The local civil registrar reviews the name when the birth is registered.
Romanian and international names accepted
Both traditional Romanian names and international names are generally accepted.
Legal basis: Legea 119/1996 (Law on Civil Status Records) and Government Ordinance 41/2003.
Authority: Serviciul de Stare Civila (Civil Status Service)
Popular Names in Romania
Top 15 Boy Names
1.David
2.Andrei
3.Alexandru
4.Stefan
5.Mihai
6.Gabriel
7.Daniel
8.Matei
9.Luca
10.Cristian
11.Rares
12.Ionut
13.Tudor
14.Vlad
15.Nicolae
Top 15 Girl Names
1.Maria
2.Sofia
3.Elena
4.Ioana
5.Ana
6.Andreea
7.Alexandra
8.Daria
9.Eva
10.Antonia
11.Bianca
12.Mara
13.Raluca
14.Denisa
15.Arina
Registering a baby name in Romania
Deadline
30 days after birth
Processing
1-7 days
Fee
Free
Appeal to
Judecătoria (local court)
Romania allows compound first names joined with a hyphen (e.g. Maria-Elena), which is a popular way to honour multiple grandparents in one official first name.
Traditional Romanian names
Romanian names combine Latin heritage (Romanian is a Romance language) with strong Orthodox Christian tradition. Saint names dominate: Maria, Ana, Ion and Gheorghe remain among the most common choices across generations.
Examples of names refused or restricted
While Romania accepts most well-known names, the Starea Civilă has refused or restricted the following types:
- Ridiculous or indecent names — explicitly prohibited by law
- Celebrity names as sole first name — occasionally refused when perceived as harmful to the child
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to register a baby name in Romania?
Parents must declare the name at the Starea Civilă within 30 days after birth. Processing typically takes 1-7 days. The standard fee is Free.
What names are rejected in Romania?
Refusals are rare but not unknown. Examples include: Ridiculous or indecent names (explicitly prohibited by law); Celebrity names as sole first name (occasionally refused when perceived as harmful to the child). The core principle is that no name may harm or humiliate the child.
Can foreign parents use a non-Romanian name?
Yes. Foreign-origin names are generally accepted in Romania, provided they can be written in the local alphabet and do not conflict with the rules above. Parents from abroad may be asked to show their own passport or the child's prior documents as supporting evidence.
What can I do if the registrar refuses my chosen name?
You can appeal the decision before the Judecătoria (local court). In practice, submitting evidence of historical use (saints, writers, previous bearers of the name) or a minor adaptation of spelling usually resolves the case.
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Check a Name →Last updated: April 2026. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local Serviciul de Stare Civila for definitive answers.