Sharing the name during pregnancy is a fun way to test it out on the ears. Scenario #2: I'm announcing our baby's name during pregnancy. Another pitfall to consider: If you promise Grandma a namesake but change your mind after getting pregnant, you may have a bit of awkward explaining to do. You also run the risk of having your great idea taken from you by a friend or relative who happens to get pregnant first. On the other hand, some in your circle may feel that you're "calling dibs" too early – particularly if they're trying to conceive and happen to like one of the names you picked. And if you're naming your future baby after a special person, that someone will likely be touched to hear it. In fact, some friends and family members may appreciate knowing your top pick ahead of time so they can avoid using it themselves. There's no law – or even rule of etiquette – that says you can't share your name choice before conception. Scenario #1: I'm not pregnant yet, but I'm sharing the name we want to use. So consider putting together a list of your top choices ahead of time and bringing it along. One thing to keep in mind: After birthing a baby, you may not have the energy to think too hard about names. "In fact – believe it or not – once we got a good look at her, we both thought of the same name at the same time!" (By the way, don't worry – even if you haven't picked a name yet, you can still fill out the birth certificate paperwork at the hospital or birthing center and finalize the name after you get home.) "We named our daughter after she was born," says one mom. For some parents, the naming process just goes more smoothly after birth. Scenario #2: I'm going to pick a name after my baby is born.Įveryone from your mother to your neighbor's co-worker's cousin's brother may be telling you to hurry up and name that baby, but you certainly don't have to succumb to the pressure. You may need to put some real effort into the delicate process of name compromise. So we went with Mason William," one mom explains. "I loved the name Mason, but my husband wanted to use a family name, William.
Or you could pick the first name while he picks the middle name. Maybe you could pick the girl's name and he could pick the boy's name. On the other hand, remember that it takes two to tango – and if your partner doesn't like the name, some discussion and compromise are definitely in order. "I had names picked out from a young age – Nicolas for a boy and Victoria for a girl," says one mom. And if you're lucky, the stars will align and your partner will agree with you. You may feel quite strongly about your top choice, particularly if you've had it in mind for several years. Scenario #1: I picked a name a long time ago and know I want to use it.
That said, here are a few things to keep in mind when faced with some common naming scenarios: As it is with most parenting decisions, different things work for different families. There's no "right time" to choose or announce a baby's name.
(But knowing the sex first isn't a necessity: Forty-three percent of parents pick both a boy name and girl name and figure out later which one to use, and 1 percent cover their bases with a unisex name.) It's probably no coincidence that this is when you're likely to find out whether you're having a boy or a girl. The middle of pregnancy is the most popular time to settle on a name – one third of parents make their choice amid the second-trimester glow. So whether you're ricocheting like a pinball from one name choice to another as your due date looms, or you picked a name back in middle school and told all your family and friends, you're not alone. We asked more than 4,000 Bab圜enter parents and parents-to-be about their baby-name timing, and the results were nearly as diverse as the names they chose. It's natural for a newly expectant parent to wonder: When do I need to make a baby name decision? When do most parents decide on a name, and when do they reveal it?
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