One of the most exciting moments when a baby is born is giving them their name. The name that will help define them for life. Many birth parents and adoptive families have a name that they have selected that is a special name to them, a family name, a name chosen together or just a name they like. Both the birth parents and adoptive family can name the baby the name they have chosen.

For birth parents, the sweet tender moment of seeing their baby born, giving them their name and saying hello is the beginning of their ability to being able to say goodbye. This is a time that every birth parent needs to have an opportunity to consider, as they make their adoption and hospital plan. Some birth parents choose for this time to be part of their hospital plan, some choose to the name the baby with the adoptive parents and some would prefer the adoptive family to select the name. There is no right or wrong way to select the babies name and no one certain hospital plan that works for every situation. These choices are given to the birth parents as they plan for their baby’s future.

Each year the top names change and new and unusual names are selected. It is interesting to note the top names for the year 2013. The top five names for girls in 2013 were: 1. Imogen 2. Charlotte 3. Harper 4. Isla 5. Amelia

The top five names for boys in 2013 included: 1. Asher 2. Declan 3. Finn 4. Atticus 5. Oliver

Selecting a name is a special and important part of a baby’s birth. Take your time and do not feel pressured to select a name that just does not feel right to you.

Sources:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/20/popular-baby-names-2013-_n_4475573.html?utm_hp_ref=parents-pregnancy