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.
‘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 honours each child’s special place in the world.
6 Top Tips for Planning a Summer Naming Ceremony
Welcoming a new child into your family is a momentous occasion, filled with joy and love. A Humanist naming ceremony offers a personal and non-religious way to honour this significant…
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…