How do you choose a baby name from parents?

My tips on choosing the right baby name include:

1. Avoid passing trends.
2. Remember that classic names don’t have to be boring.
3. Take a look at your family tree.
4. Honor your culture.
5. Look up meanings.
6. Contemplate all possible nicknames.
7. Consider the importance of the middle name.
8. Don’t forget about the initials.

How do you make a unique baby name?

Things to Consider When Creating a Unique Name

1. The length of the name and how many syllables it has.
2. How easy it is to spell.
3. How easy it is to pronounce.
4. Your child’s initials.
5. The names of your other children.
6. Whether you want the name to be gender-neutral.
7. Your child’s last name and how it sounds with the first.

How do you incorporate a family name into a baby name?

11 Ways to Honor Your Family When Naming Your Kids

1. Check your ancestry records.
2. Choose a maiden name.
3. Try names with the same first letter as the name of the person you want to honor.
4. Combine names.
5. Call your child Junior.
6. Make the name of a family member the middle name.
7. Take a look at other versions of the same name.

How do I choose a baby name if I can’t agree?

When You Can’t Agree On A Baby Name, Try These Options

1. Be specific.
2. Lay down a list of criteria.
3. Broaden your horizons.
4. Ask yourself why.
5. Use it as a middle name.
6. Find a variation.
7. Consider something with the same nickname.
8. Step away from your preconceived notions.

Can I give my baby any last name I want?

For legal purposes you have to use your legal name. When you name your child there is a convention that they take the father’s or mother’s (or both) last name but you can give them any name you like (subject to names the state restricts).