Name for children

One of the difficult decisions when preparing for the arrival of a baby is choosing a name, and it's not something to take lightly, as the name you give your baby will be the first identifier in his or her life and an integral part of his or her identity.

But how do you decide on a name for someone you don't know yet? Many parents choose names that go with the latest fashions or the most popular names of the moment, but it is often these decisions that make them regret it in the future. To make the best decision, we must take into account several aspects that will serve as a guide when naming our baby.

Classics never go out of style.

There are names that are classics, which have been used for centuries by many people throughout history. Biblical names fall into this category, such as Ana, Abigail, Eva, Mara, Miriam or Rebeca, and in the case of boys, Isaac, David, Elías, Abraham, Aarón, Lucas or Mateo, and as you can see, despite being classics, they are still beautiful names for a baby.

Also names like Cesar, Leonardo, Andrea, Elena or Elio fall into the category of classics, which will never feel the passing of the years, unlike passing fashions.

Deep meanings.

 

If what you want is a name that demonstrates some quality or represents a certain character, you can go for names with a deep meaning. Names like Alvaro (protector), Nicolas (conqueror), Nadia (hope) or Regina (queen). You can represent what you want for your baby's character with his or her name and the meaning it carries.

 

Appearances matter.

 

When choosing a name, many couples opt to take a classic name and spell it differently to stand out, such as Lukas, Alicya or Karolina. This can give the child problems in the future when they have to explain their name, and in the end it is just a fad, and it is much more elegant to stick to the original form of the name.

 

You should also think about how the name sounds together with their surname or surnames, and make sure it sounds harmonious and not unnecessarily solemn or serious and that the different sounds of their name do not clash.

Be inspired by tradition.

Every country and every city has traditions around how to name children, in many cultures the name of the godfather or godmother, parents or grandparents is used as a way to create a stronger bond with these close people. Some take names from the calendar of saints, where each saint has his or her name and is assigned to the baby depending on the day he or she is born.

You can also take inspiration from names native to your culture, names that originated in your city or town, that are part of an indigenous culture or that have a meaning related to your culture. This way you can give a sense of belonging to your baby's name, and tie it to something meaningful.

Think versatility.

Finally, you should consider giving your baby two names, if that is the custom where you live, as this gives your son or daughter much more freedom to use the name he or she feels most appropriate for his or her identity. In addition, you should anticipate the nicknames or nicknames your baby might be given in accordance with his or her name later in life, and take these alternative forms of his or her name into account when making your decision.