Choosing your baby’s name may be one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. Their name will be part of their life’s journey, so take your time to make the decision! As you discuss the topic with your partner, make note of these tips to help you choose the right name.
- Link it to a memory
Think about names of your parents, a family member, somebody that you admire, or the name of someone from a meaningful moment in your life. When a name is inspired by a memory, it is unique in its own way and it won’t matter that thousands of people may have that same name. Better to choose something common and well known than unusual and hard to pronounce As we mentioned earlier, your child’s name will accompany them throughout their whole life. So rather than choose a name based on your personal taste or a trend, or a foreign name, you may want to take time to consider if you are completely sure you want that name for decades to come. If you are convinced, carefully review how it is spelled, since even small decisions in spelling can affect how your child is addressed throughout their life. As an example, “Jesús” is not the same as “Yisus” even though they are pronounced almost the same in some places.
- Look for special meaning
These days, it is easy to find the meaning behind a name. Simply look online and read up on its etymology. You’ll easily find information about its origin and significance. Doing this can be inspiring as you imagine the characteristics you hope to see in your child even before they are born.
- Make a long list
tart with a list of first names; you can always add on middle names later. It’s best to do this together with your partner, going over your favorites multiple times until you’re sure that you both love your top pick.
- Be mindful of abbreviations
Remember that a name is a lifelong commitment, so analyze everything about it before making a decision. See how it will look if only the initials are written–it may spell something unappealing that you’ll want to avoid. No one wants their initials to spell something like UFO or BAD.
- Last names matter, too
A full name brings everything together, so be mindful of how the last name pairs with the other names. Do they sound good together? Or do they come together in a way that others may tease your child about? No one wants to be called “Robin Banks” or “Justin Case.”
- Something from the heart
Don’t get caught up in trends or other people’s opinions. Say your top pick for your baby’s name hundreds of times out loud to be sure you are decided. Make sure you don’t have any hesitation and that both you and your partner like the name, without pressure from others. There may be names you like more than others, but the truth is that if a name is chosen with love, that is sure to be reflected.
We hope these tips help you. Remember to make every decision for your baby together with your partner, guided by care and love.
BOY:
Liam
Noah
Oliver
Elijah
James
William
Benjamin
Lucas
Henry
Mark
Tom
Wylder
Cillian
Carter
AnthonyGIRL:
Olivia
Emma
Charlotte
Amelia
Ava
Sophia
Isabella
Mia
Evelyn
Harper
Zoey
Willow
Hannah
Addison
Leah
Lucy
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