The case of adding, changing or correcting a name is a type of case that we frequently encounter in practice. Persons may not be called or recognized by the names given by their parents, or they may be referred to by another name in addition. In this case, it is necessary to mention the existence of the case for adding a name. For example, if a person named Ahmet is known as Ahmet Hasan by his circle of friends, business or school life, it is obligatory to file a lawsuit demanding that the person’s name be added.
The purpose of this lawsuit and the persons making the request are required to file a lawsuit for adding a name that includes these requests. In terms of changing the name or adding a new name, the essential element is the concept of proof. In the lawsuit to be filed, the existence and proof of a just cause is sought for the name to be added by the court.
What can be considered just cause related to just cause is included in our legal legislation, various case-laws have been formed due to the decisions of the Supreme Court. However, the justified reasons stated in the legislation and case-law are not limiting. The judge appreciates whether a just cause has been put forward by the plaintiff for adding the name in the concrete case.
The person can request the addition of a name that has a meaning in a way that does not contradict the customs. The name to be added must be suitable for the Turkish alphabet.