How to Throw a Baby Naming Party

Welcoming a baby is a wonderful reason to gather with family and friends. Whether it's an announcement party, a gender reveal, a baby naming celebration, or even a classic baby shower, there are so many joyful ways to introduce your little one to the world.

What Is a Baby Naming Party?

Baby naming parties are a long-standing tradition in some cultures and are catching on with modern parents. Gathering with loved ones to brainstorm your baby's name is a fun way to involve family and friends before, or even after, your little one arrives. Even if you have a name picked out, it's exciting to hear the suggestions your loved ones come up with. We've curated our top baby naming party ideas to inspire you and your family.

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Who to Invite and What to Serve

Consider keeping your baby naming party small. Having a group of four to ten guests makes for an intimate gathering and lets you all really connect with each other.

If you’re feeling crafty with your naming party theme, set out letter-shaped cookies to inspire your guests' activities.

And to make things easier on yourself, host the party potluck style. For example, ask your guests to bring a dish inspired by someone special in their life.

What to Do

There are many activities that you can plan for you and your guests at your baby naming party.

Here's some help to inspire your planning:

• Pass around baby naming books at your baby's naming party, and have a tablet or laptop available to access naming websites, including Pampers' extensive list of name ideas.

• Set up easels with large pads of paper (or tape oversized paper to the walls) at your so your guests can add their suggestions.

• Give guests your name criteria: Are you aiming for certain first letters or sounds? Are names from specific nationalities high on your list?

• Have guests present their favorite first and middle name contenders to the group. Ask them to describe:

  • What they like about the name (Is there a significance the parents might not know about?

  • What does the name mean

  • If anyone famous has the name

  • The name's popularity.

  • You can always refer to Pampers' annual list of the top baby names for boys and a list of the top baby names for girls.

• Don't forget to take guests' suggestions lightheartedly.

What to Keep in Mind

Baby names are an especially subjective (and emotional) topic. If you need more inspiration, why not try our Baby Name Generator? You can search our exhaustive database by gender, popularity, and even name meaning.

If none of your guests' suggestions beat your favorite names, when you announce your baby's name, you can always say, “We were inspired by what you all thought of at the baby naming party, but we just loved our name the most. " Whatever your baby name reveal ideas, you're sure to create lasting memories with your family and friends.