Baby Name Checklist

Choosing a Baby Name

• Keep searchingKeep searching until you'll find a name that you truly like.
• Popular names in other countries.Get some great ideas from popular names in other countries.
• Celebrity namesCelebrity names are really in fashion, you may consider these.
• Combine two namesCombine two names that you really like.
• Make a favorite listChoose the names that you are most passionate about and make a favorites list as concise as possible.
• Ask family member for adviseRemember that the other parent and your family will also have opinions about baby names.
• Recite your choices out loud.

Tips

• Check the initials.
• Check the nicknamesCheck the nicknames or shortened forms of your child's name.
• Popular or common name?Popular or common names are normal and safe, but sometimes they are easily forgotten.
• Also nice for grown-up?Make sure that the name you choose is one that your child will be able to grow up with.
• Clear on gender
• Easy to pronunce and spell.