I’m a baby naming expert – how to choose a name for your little one & why you should NEVER ask your friends for help
NAMES are something that, for most people, will stay the same our entire lives.
So it’s no wonder that parents can find themselves rather stressed when deciding on a name for their child.
Well luckily for any soon-to-be parents, Baby naming consultant Taylor Humphrey of What’s In a Baby Name has revealed her top tips for choosing a name for your little one.
Speaking to Today, Taylor says that baby naming can become particularly stressful when “there’s too many chefs in the kitchen” and couples ask friends and family for ideas and opinions.
Instead, she suggests keeping this decision between you and your partner, and potentially a baby name consultant, such as herself.
How to pick a name for your baby
“My best advice is to start early,” says the naming pro, “keep a running list in your notes app that you and your partner can reference down the road.”
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Taylor suggests looking towards your relationships, hobbies and other interests, adding: “ “Inspecting the important areas of your life can inspire thoughtful name choices.”
Talking about a recent client for whom this worked, she says: “”I recently worked with a client who had met and fallen in love with her husband one summer on a vacation in Parker Lake.
“They were looking for a unique, avant-garde sounding-name, and ultimately chose ‘Parks’ as the middle name for their son.
“When you know where to dig, and what to dig for, you will find all types of wonderful, hidden treasures.”
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Picking a name for siblings
If you already have kids, or are planning on having more after your pregnancy, you may find yourself stressing about how to pick names that will go well together.
“Finding harmony and flow in a ‘sib-set’, short for sibling name set, is definitely important if you are trying to achieve stylistic cohesion on a holiday card,” says Taylor.
“To this end, having a firm grasp on your family values and your aesthetic can be really helpful.”
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Although she does add that you may want to forget about having names that pair well together and instead pick something that fits your baby’s personality.
Taylor finishes by saying: “So when it comes to choosing a name for your baby, it’s important to find one whose vibe matches the soul and personality of your child, regardless of how it flows with their siblings’ names.”