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Yes, you can legally give your baby a different last name by going through the process of legally changing their name through the appropriate legal channels.

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Can you give a baby any last name?

Yes, a baby can be given any last name, as long as it is legally allowed and chosen by the parents or legal guardians.


Can a baby legally have two last names in their birth certificate?

Yes, a baby can legally have two last names on their birth certificate if their parents choose to hyphenate or combine their last names.


Can we give our baby a different last name than ours?

Why on earth do you want to give him/her a different name to that of his/her parents? The mere thought defies sane logic!


If you are married can you give the baby the mothers maiden name?

You can give your baby whatever last name you want to give it. It can be your maiden name. Or it can be the baby's father's last name even if if the father is not your husband.


Can the father of my baby make me change the baby's last name to his?

It depends on who has custody of the child. If you have complete custody then you do not legally have to change it.


Do you have to give your baby a last name at all?

no


Can you give your baby your mothers last name even if it is different from yours?

Yes... you can give you son or daughter any last name you choose in Most all states. Including Texas where i live. Which includes your mothers last name instead of yours, or your husbands etc.


If you are no longer with the father should you still give the baby his last name?

That depends on the relationship you have with the father. You can always give the baby your last name. If you intend on asking the father for financial help and to be active in the child's life, then consider giving the child the fathers last name. you can give the baby whatever name you want


Does your baby have to have your last name, or can they have a different surname?

In most places, you can choose whether your baby has your last name or a different one. It's up to you and the other parent to decide.


Can you register a baby with the fathers last name without the father being present?

In general, you can give your baby any last name you want. Some states limit this to the names of either the father or the mother. Even if your husband is not your child's biological father, he is still the child's legal father.


Can you give your baby any last name of your choice?

Yes, parents can choose any last name for their baby, as long as it is not offensive or inappropriate.


What can happen to my baby if i give it the fathers last name and we're not married?

Nothing will happen to your baby, your baby will just be a bastard.