Tips for Choosing a Baby Name

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Once the reality of bringing a child into your life has sunk in, you will be faced with the task of choosing a name for your baby. This is a very emotional experience for both the mom and the dad. If you need help deciding on a baby name, continue reading. This article offers five tips to help you come up with the perfect name for your bundle of joy.

Don't Rush It

Many couples have found that having a few choices in mind is the best way to name the baby. Once you deliver and see your baby for the first time, you will know the perfect name for your baby. 

Talk with Your Family

One of the most popular questions that a pregnant woman gets asked is what they are going to name the baby. Talking with your spouse, friends and family is a great way to come up with the perfect name. Ask relatives of any family names, have a baby naming party and research to help you come up with the perfect name. However, it is important to remember that the final decision rests with you and your partner. This blog post from VoucherCloud has some good ideas for baby names. 

Say Your Baby Name Choices Out Loud

Use a variety of voices and really listen to the way the full name rolls off of your tongue. Whisper it, say it in a normal voice and say it loudly. Do the names sound good together? Are there any nicknames associated with the names? Can your child be teased because of their name or the initials of their name? For example, Alexander Samuel Smith's initials create a bad word. It is important to consider any negative connotations associated with the name.

Spelling Your Baby's Name

Parents can be creative when it comes to spelling a child's name. Although this seems like a great way to set a child apart from others with the same name, it may not be the best thing for their child. If you name your baby an unusual name or a strangespelling, the child will constantly need to correct people. If you plan to use a nickname or shorten their name, such as calling a child Ben rather than Benjamin, list the full name on their birth certificate so they can choose to use either name later in life. 

Make Your Baby's Name Meaningful

The name of your child should give you a sense of happiness and pleasantness. It should reflect the traits and qualities of your family and your hopes for your child. If you want to give your child a name with a full and rich history, check out some of the names that have been used in your family for generations. When choosing a name, choose one that offers clear gender identification. The popular names now may not be popular in the future; however, names that have been used for generations maintain their popularity.

Naming your bundle of joy is no easy task. There is no right or wrong way to go about choosing a baby name. Use the tips located above and scour our baby name database to help you decide on a name. The baby name database also includes information on the origin and meaning of each name. It is designed to allow you to search for names by using the first letter of the name so it is a handy tool to refer to when choosing a name for your baby.

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