[header] How to change your name in oregon [title] Have a valid reason for the change. [step] People desire to change their names for a variety of reasons: they get married or divorced, they dislike their name, or because they are changing genders. Others change simply because they do not like their current name. 
[title] Avoid changing your name for a prohibited reason. [step] People are not allowed to change their names in an effort to avoid punishment for crimes, to defraud others, or to avoid honoring responsibilities (like paying debts or maintaining child support payments).