🇸🇮 Slovenia
388
Total names
198
Male names
190
Female names
Naming Rules
Must not be offensive or ridiculous
Names that could cause harm, ridicule, or embarrassment to the child are rejected.
Must be recognizable as a first name
The name must be an established first name, not a surname or random word.
Slovenian and foreign names accepted
Both Slovenian and international names are permitted.
Registrar reviews at birth
The upravna enota (administrative unit) reviews the name during birth registration.
Legal basis: Zakon o osebnem imenu (Personal Name Act), ZOI-1, Ur. l. RS 20/2006.
Authority: Upravna enota (Administrative Unit)
Popular Names in Slovenia
Top 15 Boy Names
1.Luka
2.Nik
3.Filip
4.Mark
5.Jaka
6.Zan
7.Vid
8.Tim
9.Matic
10.Jakob
11.Jan
12.Lovro
13.Gal
14.Bor
15.Miha
Top 15 Girl Names
1.Eva
2.Ema
3.Zala
4.Nika
5.Lana
6.Mia
7.Sara
8.Julija
9.Lara
10.Ana
11.Pia
12.Hana
13.Zoja
14.Masa
15.Ela
Registering a baby name in Slovenia
Deadline
15 days after birth
Processing
1-7 days
Fee
Free
Appeal to
Ministry of the Interior
Slovenia has no official positive list. The system is largely permissive, and most first names are approved the same day — parents rarely face rejections as long as the name is recognisably a first name.
Traditional Slovenian names
Slovenian naming has strong Catholic and Central European roots. Short one-syllable names (Bor, Maj, Nik, Tim) have become particularly popular in the 21st century and are widely accepted.
Examples of names refused or restricted
While Slovenia accepts most well-known names, the Upravna enota (Administrative Unit) has refused or restricted the following types:
- Offensive names — rejected under general personal-name legislation
- Titles used as names — e.g. King or Knight, not permitted as first names
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to register a baby name in Slovenia?
Parents must declare the name at the Upravna enota (Administrative Unit) within 15 days after birth. Processing typically takes 1-7 days. The standard fee is Free.
What names are rejected in Slovenia?
Refusals are rare but not unknown. Examples include: Offensive names (rejected under general personal-name legislation); Titles used as names (e.g. King or Knight, not permitted as first names). The core principle is that no name may harm or humiliate the child.
Can foreign parents use a non-Slovenian name?
Yes. Foreign-origin names are generally accepted in Slovenia, 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 Upravna enota for definitive answers.