Why not make a list of names to consider by writing down your answers to the following questions.

It can help you think of the perfect name or might lead you on to think of other topics that mean something in your life. In any event it is a fun game for you and your partner to play! 

Print off this list and ponder the answers.

Questions:

Where were you born?
Village, town, region, state, country

What country or place are your parents or grandparents from?
Village, town, region, state, country

What holidays, rituals and traditions are most important to you?
Ok so you might not name your baby “Christmas”, but what about Holly or Noel?

What might your baby’s personality be like?
Your baby might take on some of your traits. What about Grace if you are graceful? Isaac means ‘to laugh’ in Hebrew.

What will be your baby’s astrological sign?

Sign	Dates
ARIES	MARCH 21 – APRIL 20
TAURUS	APRIL 21 – MAY 21
GEMINI	MAY 22 – JUNE 21
CANCER	JUNE 22 – JULY 23
LEO	JULY 24 – AUG 23
VIRGO	AUG 24 – SEPT 23
LIBRA	SEPT 24 – OCT 23
SCORPIO	OCT 24 – NOV 22
SAGITTARIUS	NOV 23 – DEC 22
CAPRICORN	DEC 23 – JAN 20
AQUARIUS	JAN 21 – FEB 19
PISCES	FEB 20 – MAR 20

What names have been used in your family?
First names and surnames, as surnames can be used as first or middle names

Where did you conceive?
Posh and Becks used this one and ended up with Brooklyn and Romeo!

Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Phuket is probably not a good idea, but Venice could be.

Where do you like to go on holiday or where are your favourite places to visit?
The same applies as to the last question?

Where will your baby be born?
St Lukes Hospital is not a great name – but Luke might be.

Who are your heroes, artists, sports people, celebrities or authors?
How about: Bronte, Chaucer, Monet, Michelangelo, Tiger, Venus.

Who are your favourite biblical characters?

Biblical Baby Boy Names	Biblical Baby Girl Names
Jonathan	Noah
David	Alexandra
Saul	Shiloh
Daniel	Rachel
Jaden	Esther
Solomon	Betty
Zachariah	Zipporah
Israel	Kristen
Memphis	Moriah
Cyrus	Sophie

Source: http://www.biblical-baby-names.com/

What are your favourite flowers, trees or plants?
There are so many, how about…, Camellia, Dahlia, Daisy, Flora, Fleur, Heather, Iris, Ivy, Jasmine, Laurel, Lilac, Lily, Meadow, Poppy, Rose, Sage, Violet, Basil, Heath, Sage, Acacia, Aspen, Holly, Olive, Rowan, Willow, Alder, Ash, Aster, Cypress, Forrest, Hawthorn, Leaf, Linden

What are your favourite animals or birds?
How about…, Fawn, Lark, Raven, Robin, Teal, Wren, Colt, Hawk, Jay, Martin

Who are your favourite mythological characters or characters from folklore?
There are so many in this category.

Who are your favourite relatives?
Don’t just think about people you know well, think about stories of people long ago in your family.

Don’t forget the seasons and months!
April, August, Autumn, June, May, Season, Summer, Winter

What about earth water and sky names?
Aurora, Nova, Rain, Sky, Tempest, Blaze, Sky, Brook, Canyon, Clay, Jasper, Ridge, Rio, River, Stone

What are your favourite gemstones?
Amethyst, Diamond, Ebony, Emerald, Jasper, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz.

Or what will the birth stone of your baby be?
Or  the birthstone of a relative?

Month	Birthstone
January	Garnet
February	Amethyst
March	Aquamarine
April	Diamond
May	Emerald
June	Pearl
July	Ruby
August	Peridot
September	Sapphire
October	Opal
November	Topaz
December	Turquoise

What is your favourite colour?
Blue, Burgundy, Crimson, Cyan, Green, Indigo, Ivory, Pink, Red, Scarlet, Sienna, Silver, Slate, Steele, Stone, Teal, Violet

Month	Birthstone
January	Garnet
February	Amethyst
March	Aquamarine
April	Diamond
May	Emerald
June	Pearl
July	Ruby
August	Peridot
September	Sapphire
October	Opal
November	Topaz
December	Turquoise

Who are your favourite singers?
Take a trip down memory lane – just be careful if you want to call your son Elvis

Who are your favourite historical figures?

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