How to Make a Baby Name From Parents' Names

Today's parents take naming their baby very seriously. Books are studied, websites consulted, and lists made. They want the name to be unique without being too out there, yet they want it normal, easy to pronounce and meaningful without being old-fashioned all at the same time. This can create some anxiety over choosing a name your baby will have to live with into adulthood. Combining the parents' names to create a new name is an idea that fits in with today's trends of unique, meaningful names. You can use first, middle and/or last names as a whole or break them up and combine them.

Things You'll Need

  • Parents' names
  • Naming rules

Instructions

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      Write down some naming rules to help guide you. Do you want the name to be completely unique, something no one has heard of or to sound like a more traditional name? Do you want it to be easily spelled or pronounced? Do you want your girl to have a girlie name or a unisex name? This list will help you create a name that sounds perfect now and that will be something you won't regret in 10 years.

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      Combine one of mom's names with one of dad's. If dad's name is Ray and mom's middle name is Lynn, then try Raylynn for a girl. Brian and Ann can make Brianne or Briana.

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      Use mom's last name as a middle name. This can often sound nice for a boy or a girl, but try it out for awhile to make sure you want your daughter to have the middle name of Smith or Jones.

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      Use mom's last name as a first or middle name. If the full name won't work try shortening it. This works well for the names ending in "son." Anderson can be Ander, Jefferson can be Jeff, and Jameson can be James or Jamie.

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      Change one name to make it work for a boy or vice versa. If dad is a Stephen then Stephanie makes a great girl name. If mom is Kylie then Kyle works as a boy. Adding "ey," "ie," or an "a" to many names tends to make them sound feminine.

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