What should we name our newborn baby?
Whether it’s the first child or one of a dozen children you and your spouse plan to have, this is one of the most common questions asked by pregnant parents when they realize they are about to give birth. The purpose of this article is to help soon-to-be parents choose a name that suits their precious newborn baby.
Through perseverance, both parents can name a finder that represents the uniqueness of their child and will pass on the tradition of parental choice to their younger generation.
So how do you find a name that suits parents and children in a world where information abounds? The most common method of choosing a baby name comes from virtually any baby name book that can be collected from your local bookstore or online from various websites such as Burns and Noble or Amazon.
There are other options available to help you decide on a name for your newborn baby.Â
Some methods of name selection are discussed later:
- Existing family nameÂ
- The religious or spiritual name
- Mix and match names
- Pop culture and local and national society as the basis of a name
- Basic words with meaning
Before choosing a name, think about your present and your child’s future. When choosing a name, keep in mind that other children may be abusive, especially children who have less common names or names that could easily be rhymed with other words that are less desirable. Every child deserves the best; try to imagine what it was like for children to grow up to hear how cruel each other can be.
Family name
Often when you first learn about your pregnancy the first people you say are your family and close friends. Family names are often considered when bringing a new name for your baby. Naming a baby after family or close friends is a respectable way to choose a name. Sometimes, though, you want to have family baby names but you don’t want to use a more familiar name. What then? You can go to your genealogy to get a special name for the baby girl or boy.
Looking at your family tree can be an effective way to find the perfect name. If you are unsure how to search for names, there are several online resources to help, along with other hereditary research websites. Familysearch.org is a free online family repository: first, middle and last name It doesn’t necessarily give you the exact relationship with the name you are researching, but it is free. The other two sources provide branches and organs of your lineage that can be helpful in determining which name to use.
A religious or spiritual name
It doesn’t matter if you belong to religious or spiritual faith. Religion and spiritual beliefs can provide many names to help you decide on a name for your baby. Some names are more unique than others. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a name from a religious or spiritual text or belief system.
Make sure the name is not portrayed negatively in a religious story. After all, you probably don’t want to name your child Jezebel or Delilah after the biblical atrocities. Similarly, there are some more girl and boy names that you may want to avoid if your child grows up in a spiritual background that recognizes the obscenity of certain people’s names.
Make sure the name you choose fits the culture of your community. For example, a hardcore Catholic name can be bad if used in certain areas of the world where Christianity is frowned upon or even persecuted.
Mix and match names
 It uses parts of two or more names to obtain a single name. Name-parts may or may not mean money to you or other people. Common uses of this unusual naming convention include the following two situations:
At first, a father wanted a “junior” but mom didn’t want to keep two people with the same name in the same house. Kelly was the father’s name, and “son” came from being Kelly’s son. Other similar names are Jayson and Kayson.
The second method is often used for girls. In the United States and many other countries, when a man and a woman get married, the wife assumes the title of husband. Some parents want their children to be able to have their own surname and accept the husband’s title without abandoning another name. This can be done by adding a first and middle name to a name and leaving a middle name. An example of this is Marianne. The two names have merged. When she gets married, she can keep her first name as a middle name when she takes her husband’s surname as her own new surname.
Name of pop culture
Hollywood and pop-culture names seem to be invading homes every day. These names are often more universal, yet often unique. If names like Apple or Pineapple speak to you, use them. There is an abundance of names based on pop culture all over the world.
Basic words with meaning
Another great way to help you discover your newborn baby’s name is to use base-language words as names. These names, though very simple, can mean the best and true. Some examples of these names include names such as joy, value, happiness, peace, charity, hope, confidence, and passion.
These names are often first or middle names. These are often combined with family baby names or other names derived from the spiritual faith system.
Choosing a baby name is just one thing
We hope this article has helped reduce the stress and frustration of naming a baby for your unique baby girl or boy. We know how frustrating it can be, and it’s just one thing, among many, to do since the baby came to this world.
