How do Swiss parents choose a name for their baby?

Swiss baby names are chosen three months before the babys birth and submitted for the governments approval. Parents are to select names that are not offensive, do not harm or shame the child, and avoid unsuitable names (1).

Are there any rules about baby names in Switzerland?

Some Swiss rules for naming your baby include picking a linguistically Swiss name since strange or creative names are not accepted. The International Book of First Names 2008 edition is used as a reference for genuine names. Names that are harmful or offensive are not permitted. Names that consist of numbers and single letters like J are prohibited, farm names may be removed or the order changed (1). Babies cannot be named after popular Swiss brands. Parents are not allowed to name their children after negative characters from the Bible like Cain, Judas, or Lucifer.

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8 Swiss Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Darcia	Girl	The dark one
Danuser	Boy	Theatre of opera
Derrer	Boy	Occupational name; Flax or hemp worker
Dettwiler	Boy	Variant spelling of Detweiler; A habitational name; A village in Zürich
Diellza	Girl	Sun
Dietiker	Boy	A habitational name for someone from Dietikon near Zürich
Disler	Boy	Occupational name for a maker of poles, frames, or wagons; Shaft
Dritan	Boy	Light

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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