How to Name Children With Family Names
You have nine months to settle on a name for your child, and people aren't shy about giving you suggestions. Add to the suggestions the hundreds of books filled with baby names and websites with lists of baby names and your options are seemingly endless. But you want your child to have a name that connects him to his family and history. You can accomplish this by using his mother's maiden name for his middle name, by naming him after his father or by giving him a name passed down from one generation to the next.
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Consider family members who have played an active or memorable role in your life. Someone may have helped you turn your life around, held you while you cried or been a positive role model. Write down their full names.
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Talk to your significant other. Tell her why you would like to name your child after the family member. Ask her about people in her family she would like to name the child after. Try pairing the names together; say them out loud to see if they sound good together.
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Ask the family member who has the name you are considering. Do not assume your relative will be excited about having a child named after him. He may already have a child with his name. Proceed only with his blessing.
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Discover if you are having a boy or a girl. Research male and female versions of the compiled family names. Or try to pair two names together. For example, if mom's name is Michelle and dad's name is Mark, you could name the baby Marchelle.
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Tell the nurse at the hospital your child's name. The nurse will fill out the paperwork for your baby's birth certificate and Social Security card. You will need to sign the documents to confirm the name.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the spelling of your child's name before you sign any documentation.
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