Nicht wirklich, obwohl seit geraumer Zeit irgend ein Vorstoß zu einer Reformierung des Systems rumgammelt.

Weißt du, wie das in Großbritannien z.B. gehandhabt wird? Du fängst an deinen neuen Namen zu benutzen.

The most commonly used and effective process for legally changing a name in the UK is by deed poll. A deed poll is a legal document that proves the change of name, and it can be used as evidence of your new title for the purposes of amending your passport, driving licence and other official documents.

The deed poll should confirm that you have given up your old name and will instead use the new name for all purposes, and it must be signed and witnessed. The deed poll may then be used to change your name on a passport or driving licence. To use this process, you must be aged 16 or over. A deed poll is a private document and there is no need to provide a record to the courts. However, there is an option to ‘enrol’ a deed poll with the courts. This means that the deed poll is registered with the Royal Courts of Justice. If you are aged 18 or over, this is done by sending your documents, including a copy of the deed poll, evidence of British citizenship (in the form of a passport or certificate of naturalisation) and marriage or divorce documents (if applicable) to the Royal Courts of Justice. An official notice must also be placed in the London Gazette. The fee for enrolling a deed poll is £36. The process of changing your name by deed poll can usually be completed within a few weeks