>So theoretically only (given) names that are on that list can occur.

Unless of course immigration is allowed and doesn't involve changing a name.

Not the OP, but immigration often involves changing your name in the way digital systems store and display it. For example, from محمد to Muhammad or from 陳 to Chen. The pronunciation ideally should stay the same, but obviously there's often slight differences. But if the differences are annoying or confusing, someone might choose an entirely different name as well.

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chx a year ago | parent [-]

Yes but GP said

> Where I live, you can only select from a central, though frequently updated, list of names when naming your child

I was born in such a country too and still have frequent connections there and I can confirm the laws only apply to citizens of said country so indeed immigration creates exceptions to this rule even if they transliterate their name.

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