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We do not choose our name when we are born, the law requires parents to give us a name, if this is not complied with, the health and civil authorities give the baby a name since legally it has that right, to have a name. So the one we have from birth, that is imposed. We can choose to use it or not over time and that in itself does not constitute a crime, but it will not stop bringing problems in legal society.
"Having a name and a surname of one's own is a right that all girls and boys have, it is established in the General Law of the Rights of Girls, Boys and Adolescents."
"Article 18: Every person has the right to a name of one's own and to the surnames of their parents or of one of them. The law will regulate the way to ensure this right for all, through assumed names, if necessary (Organization of American States, 1969)."
Not having a name is not illegal in itself. The police won't arrest you for not having a name, but you can't legally identify yourself without one, which would make things difficult for you. For example, you need a legal name on a birth certificate or social security card to get a driver's license or passport, open a bank account, and get a job.
Under common law adopted through court decisions rather than legislative action, you can change your name without a court order simply by using it in all aspects of your life. While state laws govern how you can legally change your name, in general, Beauregard can become any Tom, Dick or Harry as long as the new nickname is not:
  1. Intentionally confusing, such as a number
  2. A vulgar word that could lead to fights, including racial slurs
  3. Used with fraudulent intent, such as to avoid unpaid debts
  4. Someone else's name with intent to misuse
Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to name your baby before leaving the hospital. In the absence of a name, hospitals will assign a name such as "Babygirl Smith" to your baby.
SUMMARY
WE ARE NOT OWNERS OF THE NAME THAT IS IMPOSED ON US
WE CAN OWN THE NAME OR ALIAS THAT WE CHOOSE OURSELVES
IT IS NOT ILLEGAL NOT TO USE A NAME, THERE IS NO LAW THAT FORCES US TO DO SO
We use it because of the possible civic-social repercussions, but if that doesn't matter to us, then we use the one we want, if we want to.
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