Judgment of the Rotterdam District Court on October 28, 2020
Petitioners have had a son a few months ago, whom they named Benjamin at the time of birth.
After the birth, petitioners discovered a special bond between their son and the grandfather (paternal). The grandfather (paternal) recently experienced (serious) health issues, and during this period, their son became a source of light in his life, creating a strong and emotional connection between them.
In addition to their son, petitioners also have a daughter named after the grandmother (maternal). Due to the special bond and the fact that the daughter is named after the grandmother (maternal), petitioners find it beautiful and desirable to name their son after the grandfather (paternal) for the sake of equality. This is very important to petitioners, and they believe it is an integral part of the child’s identity, as the name will continue to exist beyond his life, serving as a tribute to the grandfather (paternal).
The court deems there is a sufficiently weighty interest in the request for a name change and grants the application.
- Actual name is fictional.
