A gentle way to welcome and acknowledge belonging.

A naming ceremony offers a gentle and meaningful way to welcome a child and acknowledge their place within your family.

Naming ceremonies are a long-established tradition found across many cultures and belief systems. They create space to recognise a child’s identity, and to gather the people who care about them to mark this moment together.

Families choose naming ceremonies for many different reasons. Some are welcoming a baby. Others are honouring an older child, an adopted child, or a blended family. There’s no single right way — each ceremony is shaped around the family at its heart.

A naming ceremony can include shared words, promises, readings, music, or symbolic moments if those feel meaningful to you. Some families choose to include guide parents or special people who wish to make promises or share hopes for the child’s future. Others prefer something simpler and quieter. All approaches are welcome.

Siblings are often included too — sometimes through readings, shared moments, or small contributions that feel comfortable for them. The ceremony is always shaped with care, so everyone feels included without pressure.

As with all celebrant-led ceremonies, there are no restrictions on venue, time of day, or format. The ceremony may include spiritual or cultural elements if you wish, or none at all. What matters most is that it feels right for your family.

My role is to guide the process gently — listening carefully, offering ideas where helpful, and shaping a ceremony that feels settled, thoughtful, and genuine.