What's your naming philosophy?

Question

Do you tend to prefer names that are "timeless" or trendy? Do you only look at top 100 lists? What are your criteria for the perfect name?

We're struggling hard with a name for this little boy. Our first son is Spencer, which is in the 300 range - our criteria were that when we say the name, people can understand immediately, and can spell it. We also liked that it wasn't super common.

DH is stuck on Callum for this boy, but I'm afraid that when it's said out loud, people will be like...what? Kevin? Colin? Calvin?

What's your philosophy on the best kind of name?

Answer

My thoughts on name picking were
A name that if I was a potential employer I wouldn't pass up
A name that the kid would easily be able to say
A name that kids cant easily make fun of
A name that will work both when they are a kid and an adult
That pretty much ruled out all the "unique" names, and I am totally happy with that. We ended up picking Jackson William :) Good Luck with your name search!

Answer

I chose names that have a meaning that means something to me. I also used my dad's middle name as My choice for a boys middle name. Eleanor is my girls choice, it means shinning light and that is very beautiful to me.

Answer

I like names that are names. You know, like Mary or Anthony. Apparently these days that makes me odd.

Answer

I like classic names, ones that aren't trendy or you don't hear too often anymore but not something that is made up or hard to pronouce. I also look for names that aren't in the top 100. So, I picked my oldest sons name, his name is Francis. I've loved that name for years and it's not too common anymore, it's like 500 on the ssa list. My youngest son is Ronin, it's not a classic/older name but I love it. It's becoming more popular but it's still not super common.

Answer

Not common, but not trendy. I try to stay far below top 100 but also like it to be somewhat classic. Also we have to like every single nickname it could have and it has to be variable like if my kid wants to be a rock star it would fit just as well as if s/he wanted to be a ceo or politician. So my sons name is maxwell and my daughters was Vivienne

Answer

Timeless classic names are my go to. I hate when people intentionally misspell names to look original. You don't look original and your kid will forever be correcting people. I also hate made up names. #Sorrynotsorry, but one day yor itty bitty baby will be an adult and will be saddled with a name that makes no sense and will make employers think twice about hiring them. I'm looking at you Briella, Jax, Axel, braelynn

Answer

Tried and true, no doubt.  All kids want to do is fit in.

Answer

I like names that are common enough where people don't think it's odd but not in the top 20-25 names.

Answer

I chose family names with my husband... And they are decent names!
Adam Zachary is our future son's name!
Mostly because it's family and let's face it, children are ruthless. I had a girlfriend with the name Cody Chipps. She said she wishes her mother would just have chosen a classic girl name instead of trying to be innovative. 
I think going too much outside the box can be a little difficult in social situations, but as long as it isn't some insane name like "Harvey Dent." (We all like Batman, but cmon)

I dunno, that's just my idea and opinion. :p

Answer

Family names are big to me. I also have never ( I have 7) picked a name and stuck to it during pregnancy. Always when I see their face for the first time a name just seems to fit and that's how I chose. I am known for changing names at birth. Drives My family crazy. But they all know to just wait and see. This time I am not finding out the sex so no names will be decided until birth

What's your naming philosophy?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey