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I read one of your answers on name change so I thought I would ask you a question, but if you can't answer it don't worry about it. I am not going to ask about legalities. Some people just don't like their given first or last name because it might sound too ethnic. So they want to anglicize it but they don't know how to make an alternate choice. Do you know if there is a website that offers choices? For example: suppose my first name is "Ngo" but I want to anglicize it. I might opt for "Noah" instead, but that's easy for me because I can see the possibility. Where would a person who hasn't got a clue go to see other possible name choices? Or perhaps you can suggest another category on allExperts where I can ask the question. Thanks.
A person can change their name to a different one even though it doesn´t sound like his birth name, if they want to anglicize it they can do a simple web search and scan through lsits of names and choose one that they like, then start the legal procedure.
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American/Costarrican Attorney at Law/Real Estate Broker, We specialize in relocation and expat services related to Costa Rica, Residency, Immigration proceedures,Real Estate sales, International Law, Business Law, Corporations, Family Law, Wedding planning, private investigations and genealogical research, Notarial services, tax shelters, Civil and Criminal Law, serving of court documents. We can also advise on several other aspects related to Costa Rica, such as Tourism, everyday living, culture, etc.
Experience
Over 17 years experience with clients from over 75 countries,
Organizations
Masonic Lodge
Lions Club
Community developement association
Supreme Tribunal of Elections
Publications
La Republica Newspaper, Tico Times, AM Costa Rica, La Prensa Libre, La Nación, Daily Extra, Gamma Liason news agency, SIPA Press, SYGMA News agency, Channel 6,7,11,13,19,42 TV
Education/Credentials
Autonomous University of Central America
Univerisity of Costa Rica
Glendale College
Lumbleau Real Estate School
Awards and Honors
Numerous certificates and distinctions from the Barr Association, the Journalists association,the medical association, the Supreme Court,the Judicial Power (OIJ)
Eagle scout badge with three palms
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