The arrival of your new baby is a very special occasion.  A Naming Ceremony provides a unique opportunity to celebrate their arrival and welcome them into your family and wider community.  A Naming Ceremony is also ideal for older children, if you are adopting or would like to embrace stepchildren into your family.

I will spend time getting to know you so that I can write a personal ceremony that reflects the individuality of your child.

As an example, most people include promises by themselves, the parents, and choose to appoint supporting adults (also known as mentors or guide parents) who are equivalent to godparents. Their role is to offer friendship to your child as he/she grows up and to listen and to give help and advice when they need it.  They are also there to support you as parents.

A Naming Ceremony also provides the unique opportunity to recognise grandparents and other significant family members and the role they play in your child’s life.  If you have older children, you may like to include them in the ceremony as well. They may like to read a poem, play an instrument or simply say a few words to welcome their younger brother or sister.

You can personalise your ceremony by including readings, poems and music. Other ideas that can be incorporated are a naming book, slideshow, wish tree, balloon release, lighting a candle or planting a tree.

You can hold a Naming Ceremony wherever you like: in your home or garden or at a special venue, such as a hotel or village hall. You can also choose the way you would like to celebrate afterwards, with a party or meal. The choice is yours!

For more ideas on naming ceremonies please look at my personal website at Inspirational Ceremonies or my Slideshow

What is the significance of the actual naming? 

A name, once given, will be associated forever with a face, a voice, a walk, a laugh

and all the other individual characteristics family and friends will come to recognise.