Ruling of the District Court of Central Netherlands dated May 6, 2021
The applicant was originally given the name Jessica* at her birth, in accordance with the wishes of both parents. The applicant’s mother has always had a good relationship with her own mother (the applicant’s grandmother) and had the intention of actually naming the applicant after her. However, she was not certain whether the applicant would appreciate this naming, so she decided to give the applicant only the name Jessica.
The applicant, like her mother, has a strong bond with her grandmother, and this has led her to want to honor the original intention of naming her after her grandmother. She feels that not having her grandmother’s name is a missed opportunity, especially given the close relationship between the family members. Now that the applicant’s grandmother is getting older, it is important for the applicant to fulfill the naming while her grandmother is still alive, as a tribute to her. Both the applicant, her mother, and her grandmother would find this naming beautiful and fitting.
The applicant’s mother has endorsed the applicant’s statement and confirmed that she was not sure about the naming initially. She wholeheartedly supports the applicant’s wish.
Considering the provided justification, the court grants the request for a change of first name. There has been no oral hearing.
- The real first name is fictitious.
