Can I change mother in laws to something much more appropriate :stuck_out_tongue:

It's pronounced Chep-Ska-Tay

Cheapskate - might be a good choice for each of us lot on here...

What else did the passport office require to change the name? Was the deed poll alone sufficient? Or did they require some proof of the new name being used already e.g. Bank statement or utility bill with the new name?

I changed it on the council tax first, then sent that with the deed poll. That was all that was needed

Thanks.

Can I change my 8 year olds name myself if she hasn't has contact with her dad for 7 years?

Can I change mother in laws to something much more appropriate :stuck_out_tongue:

interesting post OP. i don't have a need to change my name but good to know that it would be free should I wish to adopt a new name :innocent:

excellent post, good knowledge to have

Somebody should have told " The Hoff "

Time to get finally get my name changed to either Max Venture Rockefeller Senior or Heinz 57 Varieties... Time to flip a coin I guess.

Cheapskate - might be a good choice for each of us lot on here...

It's pronounced Chep-Ska-Tay

I wonder if someone could help me here, i was born with one name (that's on my birth certificate) but when i got to school my parents enrolled me with a different surname, that name is also on my national insurance card. One of my parents is now dead and the other doesn't like to talk about it. What is my legal name ? I'm not sure what to do in this situation, any help is appreciated.

Here is a list of names for you guys to consider:
Jesus Condom
Dick Pound
Peter Bonerz
Chew Kok - if you fancy a Korean name :smile:
Jurassic Park
Dickie Head - there is a guy called Major Dickie Head!
Oliver Loser
Robert Fagot
Mister Love
Willie Stroker
Destinee Hooker
Phat Ho
Dick Assman
Batman Bin Suparman - that' an epic name!

All of the above are actually genuine names :smiley:

For a larger list, just Google "Funny names".

​Quiet day in the office? Lol

Namey McNameFace, pronounced "Naomi". Thanks OP.

You missed Mr Warrick Hunt off your list

Do places (many/some, it doesn't matter) accept these WITHOUT an official 'seal/stamp' of authenticity? (like you get via some of the more traditional 'paid for' version/versions of this same service/services?), or ..... thanx. :-)

I am going to save myself thousands and change my name to fit the car number plate I already have to save buying a cherished one. Say hello to: Yolanda Zachary Quincy 254Winterbottom

Cool, thanx. :-)

He gave a talk at Flood Expo 2016 in London IIRC!

Tokyo Sexwale

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Sexwale

Thank you.

Grant Urismo is what I'd pick :smiley:

Restrictions

There are a handful of restrictions on what names you can have, under British law. If you're considering changing your name to an "unusual" one, you might want to be aware of these:

You must have at least two full names.
Your name must be pronouncable.
You may not use punctuation, except for hypens (to link double-barelled names) or apostrophes (in surnames like O'Brien).
Your name must not be vulgar, offensive, or blasphemous.
Your name must not imply that you have a status or honour that you do not: for example, you cannot take "Lord", "Princess", or "Professor" as a first name (unless, in theory at least, you already have the right to use that word as a title).
You cannot change your name for fraudulent purposes (e.g. to pretend to be somebody else or to attempt to escape from a legitimate debt).
If you are a married woman changing your surname from the one you share with your husband to different one, and you wish to register your Deed Poll with the Central Office of the High Court, there are archaic laws that mean that you may require your husband's permission, first. Seek legal advice.
You may or may not specify your title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms.) on your Deed Poll. Most people seem not to. Regardless of your status or qualifications, any man is permitted to use Mr, and any woman is entitled to use Mrs, Miss, or Ms. (regardless of whether or not she is married). A transgendered person may choose to use a title of the opposite gender. Anybody may use an honourific title (e.g. Dr, Capn.) only if they posess the relevant qualification or are bestowed with the relevant honour.

You ought to talk to those people in your life who may have an opinion on the matter before you change your name - although, if you're over 18, there's no requirement to do so. Consider the impact that your name change will have upon your loved ones as well as on your standing in any professional organisations of which you are a part.

Finally, if you are changing your name to be the same as that of a celebrity or famous person, be aware that if you subsequently perform business in the same sector as them (for example, if you change your name to David Bowie and go on to start a musical career), you may well be sued for trademark infringement.

Other than that, you can pick any name you like! In many European countries there are significant restrictions - or even lists of "allowable" names - that you can use, but Britain is remarkably liberal about the whole process: pick a name that suits you!