"Allowed Names in Portugal" helps parents, expectant parents, and anyone curious to quickly consult, even without an internet connection, the official list of legally permitted first names for newborns in Portugal.
The application automatically downloads the "List of First Names" published by the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN) — the official entity responsible for civil registration in Portugal — and organizes the data into a simple, easy-to-consult list.
MAIN FEATURES
• Complete list of officially approved first names
• Instant search by name
• Filter by gender (female/male) and by initial letter
• Real-time updated result count
• Works offline after the first synchronization
• Configurable automatic update (weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually)
• Configurable data source in Settings
• Interface available in Portuguese and English, following the device language
PRIVACY FIRST
This application does not collect personal data, does not have user accounts, does not display ads and does not integrate analytics or tracking libraries. The only internet connection is used to download the official list of names. See our Privacy Policy for more details.
NOTICE:
This is an unofficial and independent application, with no affiliation to the IRN or the Government of Portugal. The data presented is based on the document published by the IRN and may not reflect very recent updates to the official list; Always consult the official IRN source for legal purposes.
Government source URL:
- https://irn.justica.gov.pt/Servicos/Cidadao/Nascimento/Composicao-do-nome/pk_vid/ae5d6f62918f40c217846370856935e7
- https://irn.justica.gov.pt/Portals/33/Regras%20Nome%20Proprio/Lista%20Nomes%20Pr%C3%B3prios.pdf?ver=WNDmmwiSO3uacofjmNoxEQ%3D%3D
List of permitted first names for newborns in Portugal