A naming ceremony is a special moment to welcome and celebrate a new life, embrace a rite of passage, or mark a new beginning. You deserve a ceremony that’s truly personal and meaningful to you and your loved ones. And it will resonate with your deepest beliefs and values, led by a celebrant who understands them.
Your humanist celebrant will help you create a personalised, non-religious ceremony that is unique to you and your family. Humanist naming ceremonies are a thoughtful and meaningful choice for celebrating a new addition to your family.
What is a humanist naming ceremony?
Including loved ones as guideparents
A ceremony to mark changing your name
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‘I had never heard of a naming ceremony before attending one for a friend’s child a few years ago. It was so emotional and so pure and so lovely. I was pregnant at the time and my husband and I just looked at each other! We knew we needed to have the same thing… It was a perfect day that I’ll never forget.’
Naming Ceremony stories
Explore stories from families who have embraced humanist naming ceremonies — non‑religious celebration that honors each child’s special place in the world.
Friendship, fireworks, and fun – A humanist naming ceremony for older children
Laura and Jason, with help from their celebrant Sue, created a fun and meaningful humanist naming ceremony for their children, Peggy and Ronnie, with music, promises and, of course, cake….
A humanist naming ceremony for two brothers
Alastair and Kat wanted a humanist naming ceremony for their two boys, but there were times when it seemed like this would be impossible. Cancelled first due to Covid and…
5 Tips for planning a naming ceremony in spring
A humanist naming ceremony is a joyful non-religious event which welcomes and celebrates a child joining your family. This is a momentous life occasion, you and your child deserve a…
