“Do you have a name yet?” If you’re still looking for a baby name, check out our 5 tips on how to find the best name for your child.
“What should it be called?” – this is probably the most common question soon-to-be moms get asked shortly before the due date.
Good question! After all, choosing a child’s name is one of the most significant and final decisions you can and must make.
That’s why the following tips can be especially helpful.
If you want the meaning of a name to be the deciding factor, you can find the most beautiful names that mean “love” in the video above…
How do I find the perfect name for my baby?
- MAKE FIRST NAME AND LAST NAME A UNIT
A name sounds especially harmonious when the first and last names match. This applies, for example, when you combine a short first name with a long last name or vice versa. It can be tricky to combine an exotic first name with a classic German last name. The latter is only allowed if one parent is from abroad.
As the online specialist portal “vorname.com” also reports, a coherent pronunciation should be ensured. For example, you might stumble if the last sound of the first name is the same letter as the one with which the last name begins.
- AVOID RHYMES
Make sure that your child’s first name does not rhyme with the last name. This is practically a setup for teasing that might occur. - CHOOSE A FULL-FORM BABY NAME
An advice from the online specialist portal “baby-vornamen.de”: choose a full-form baby name for the child. Nicknames tend to develop over time and are usually cute – but not everyone is happy with them as an adult, so a full first name should be chosen. For example: your son may not want to be called Maxi or Benny later, but would prefer Maximilian or Benjamin. And your daughter might prefer Lillian over Lilly or Charlotte over Charlie. - LET FAMILY TRADITIONS DECIDE
In some families, it is customary to give certain first names. For instance, the male offspring might be named after the paternal grandfather, or the female offspring after the maternal grandmother. If you want to continue this tradition, the first name is already decided. Don’t like the tradition? Then break it – and lay the foundation for a new tradition with a clear conscience. - DON’T BE TOO CREATIVE
Some parents reach their peak creativity when choosing a name for their child. But despite a love for individuality: lifelong spelling out or constant questions about the name can be annoying in the long run. Moreover, in Germany, it is not allowed to use any name you want. If the chosen name is perhaps made up, you might face legal limits. It’s important to check in advance.
