🇨🇭 Switzerland

Cantonal civil registrars decide

Each canton's Zivilstandsamt reviews names. Rules are applied at the federal level but administered locally.

Must not harm the child's interests

Names that are offensive, ridiculous, or could cause harm to the child are rejected.

Must be recognizable as a first name

Surnames, brand names, and titles cannot be used as first names.

Multilingual considerations

Given Switzerland's four official languages, names from German, French, Italian, and Romansh traditions are all accepted.