A naming ceremony is a non-religious and beautiful way to celebrate the arrival of your baby, and perfect to formally welcome your child into your family and community.  It is a chance for you to share the reason for the name and any special significance it may have with your family and friends. It is an opportunity for you to make your promises to love and cherish them.

A baby naming is personalised to reflect your family’s values, hopes and dreams. It is an opportunity to acknowledge siblings, grandparents and other relatives. Often parents will formally call on family or friends to act as Godparents, Guide parents, Guardians or Mentors to help support them through life’s journey.

Naming ceremonies have a long tradition, they acknowledge an important milestone in a baby’s life and are celebrated in many cultures around the world. You can choose how you wish to celebrate whether it is traditional or informal it establishes your baby as part your community. As the saying goes “It takes a village to raise a child.” – this is as true today as in the past.

Since baby naming ceremonies are all unique what happens in them is as diverse as the families planning them. Often included are readings and rituals and shared stories from parents.

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