Namings
Namings
Naming ceremonies welcome babies into the family and community
These welcome babies into the family and community, and give family and friends an opportunity to make a commitment to support and protect the child while it grows up.
Most parents choose to hold the ceremony at the start of a celebratory party, either in their home or at a special venue. The formal ceremony can be as long or short as desired, they usually last about 20 minutes.
Parents may state their love for and commitment to their child, and their hopes for their future welfare and happiness. They may include poetry or prose readings and music.
British Humanist Association - Humanist Baby Namings
Often the ceremony will include a place where chosen individuals declare a particular commitment to interest themselves in the child in a humanistic version of "God parents".
These people are called mentors, supporting adults or special friends.