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Yes. She can choose the name of her child.

Yes. She can choose the name of her child.

Yes. She can choose the name of her child.

Yes. She can choose the name of her child.

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I am not totally sure, but I would say that they can.

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Because she is hoping she and the father will eventually be married and She and her child will have the FAMILY (keyword) name.

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Yes. She can choose the name of her child.

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