As they say, ‘The name is forever’ and it is so true. People will always recognise your baby by the name you have given to her/him. Though, it may sound simple and effortless but naming your baby can be a difficult exercise. For some parents, a simple task of naming a baby can go on throughout the pregnancy period. It also involves hundreds of suggestions from friends, family members and relatives and yet you have to choose the one that best suits your baby. Naming baby is actually the true beginning of parenthood. It can be a beautiful process for the parents. There are plenty of factors that parents consider while choosing a suitable name for the baby.
The ubiquitous internet is perhaps the best source of finding perfect baby name. Parents can find a range of names for their kids. Right from ancient and mythological names to Sanskrit and other cultural names, the choices are unlimited. Many parents prefer to use their names while naming baby. Suppose, the father’s name is Dev and Mother’s name is Himanshi then parents can go for ‘Devanshi’ for baby girl and ‘Devansh’ for baby boy. Many a times, name of elder sibling is considered while naming the new born. It could be something like ‘Ruchi’ for elder sister and ‘Suchi’ for the newly born baby girl.
Sometimes, baby name is decided by looking at features of the baby. For example, if baby girl has pretty eyes then ‘Sunaina’ can be an apt name. If the baby is very cute and looks like a doll then, ‘Gudiya’ or ‘Preity’ can be considered. Similarly, parents think of different names based on striking features of the baby. In Hindu religion, the birth time and date of the baby is considered very important. The birth time is used to make ‘Kundali’ which is made by the astrologer. In astrology, based on the birth time and date, some letters are considered as lucky or auspicious for the baby. These letters are often the initial letters of the baby’s name. At some places, the baby is named after 6 days of birth whereas at some places in other parts of the country, the baby is officially named after 40 days amid elaborate functions.