🇸🇰 Slovakia
427
Total names
216
Male names
211
Female names
Naming Rules
Calendar names preferred
Names from the Slovak name-day calendar are automatically accepted. Other names require additional verification.
Must indicate gender
The name must clearly correspond to the child's sex.
Female surnames take -ova suffix
Like Czech Republic, female surnames are feminized with -ova by default.
Diminutives not permitted
Short forms and nicknames cannot be registered as official first names.
Legal basis: Zakon o matrikach (Act on Vital Records), No. 154/1994 Z.z.
Authority: Matricny urad (vital records office)
Popular Names in Slovakia
Top 15 Boy Names
1.Jakub
2.Samuel
3.Adam
4.Simon
5.Martin
6.Lukas
7.Tomas
8.Filip
9.Matej
10.Daniel
11.Oliver
12.Dominik
13.Michal
14.Peter
15.David
Top 15 Girl Names
1.Sofia
2.Viktoria
3.Emma
4.Nina
5.Hana
6.Laura
7.Ema
8.Natalia
9.Simona
10.Zuzana
11.Petra
12.Monika
13.Michaela
14.Barbora
15.Lucia
Registering a baby name in Slovakia
Deadline
3 working days after birth
Processing
1-5 days
Fee
Free
Appeal to
Ministry of the Interior
If the proposed name is not on the Slovak name-day calendar, parents may be asked to submit linguistic or historical evidence. An expert opinion from the Ľudovít Štúr Institute of Linguistics is often requested in borderline cases.
Traditional Slovak names
Traditional Slovak names often follow the national name-day (meniny) calendar, which is still widely celebrated. Names tied to Slavic Christianity and Saint Cyril and Methodius remain strongly represented.
Examples of names refused or restricted
While Slovakia accepts most well-known names, the Matricny urad has refused or restricted the following types:
- Brooklyn — not recognised as a first name in Slovak tradition
- Messiah — religious title considered inappropriate as a personal name
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to register a baby name in Slovakia?
Parents must declare the name at the Matricny urad within 3 working days after birth. Processing typically takes 1-5 days. The standard fee is Free.
What names are rejected in Slovakia?
Refusals are rare but not unknown. Examples include: Brooklyn (not recognised as a first name in Slovak tradition); Messiah (religious title considered inappropriate as a personal name). The core principle is that no name may harm or humiliate the child.
Can foreign parents use a non-Slovak name?
Yes. Foreign-origin names are generally accepted in Slovakia, 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 Ministry of the Interior. 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 Matricny urad for definitive answers.