Humanist Naming Ceremony

A naming ceremony is a ceremony celebrated by some humanists to welcome a new baby. The ceremony can take place in a home, garden or park.

As part of the ceremony the parents will:

• make promises about how they will bring up the baby
• talk about the hopes and dreams they have for the baby
• talk about the type of person they hope the baby will grow up to be

Other things which can happen at the naming ceremony are:

• special readings or poems may be read out
• a naming certificate may be signed
• a meal may be shared
• a tree may be planted

Guide parents

The parents may choose guide parents in the ceremony.