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Most popular first names for baby boys and girls, from all live births.
Full lists of all the first forenames given to babies whose births were registered in Scotland in the previous calendar year.
The most popular first forenames given to babies whose births were registered in Scotland in the first eleven months of the year.
Full lists of all the first forenames given to babies whose births were registered in Scotland from 1974 to present.
Top 100 most popular boys' and girls' names.
List and frequency of names given to newly born children for the calendar year.
If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
Find out how to register a birth - who can register, birth certificates
A completed name confirmation form is required for consular birth registrations in Japan and South Korea
Information and guidance for variations in names.
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Re-register your child’s birth to add the father's name to the birth record or certificate at the register office
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
Spellings of country names as recommended by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN).
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
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