How do Swiss parents choose a name for their baby?

Swiss baby names are chosen three months before the babys birth and submitted for the governments approval. Parents are to select names that are not offensive, do not harm or shame the child, and avoid unsuitable names (1).

Are there any rules about baby names in Switzerland?

Some Swiss rules for naming your baby include picking a linguistically Swiss name since strange or creative names are not accepted. The International Book of First Names 2008 edition is used as a reference for genuine names. Names that are harmful or offensive are not permitted. Names that consist of numbers and single letters like J are prohibited, farm names may be removed or the order changed (1). Babies cannot be named after popular Swiss brands. Parents are not allowed to name their children after negative characters from the Bible like Cain, Judas, or Lucifer.

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5 Swiss Baby Names Meaning, Starting With S

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samuel	Boy	Name of God
Sira	Girl	She who comes from Syria
Silvan	Boy	He who is from the woods
Sylvette	Girl	Sylvette is a version of Sylvia, meaning wood or tree
Sylviane	Girl	Wood; Forest

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