Naming Ceremonies

A naming ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate your child and to introduce them to the world.  
Many parents and carers are moving away from traditional church based christenings or baptisms and creating their own way of officially naming their child.

You can still appoint Godparents however many people choose to call them something that feels more appropriate to them such as Guardians, Mentors, Guide parents or Supporting Adults. These chosen Guardian s can, as part of the ceremony, make promises to your child.   

As a parent you may like to make your own promises and there may be other family members, including siblings or grandparents, who may like to be included in the ceremony. 

Poems and readings can be a part of the ceremony and you may also like to include music or speeches. Religious and spiritual content is still absolutely fine to include if that is what feels right for you. 

The beauty of a naming ceremony is that it is your unique celebration created especially for you and your child. 

The ceremony can be a part of a bigger celebration, perhaps a family meal or party. It can take place anywhere you like and at any time - in a venue you like, on the beach, in the woods or anywhere that feels special to you.


Naming Ceremonies are such beautiful events and a way of bringing everyone together to celebrate a new life. It may be that you have relatives or friends who have passed away and they will be missed at such a special occasion. If you would like to, then together we can find an appropriate way to acknowledge their absence within the ceremony.


Naming ceremonies are such beautiful, memorable events and a way of bringing everyone together to celebrate a new life. 


I like to provide the child being named with a commemorative certificate and candle. Parents and guardians will also receive certificates too. 


If a naming ceremony is something you are considering, or would like to know more about, then please get in touch with me to discuss it. 


My naming ceremonies start from £200 depending on location, timing and specific requirements.


Please get in touch! xx