For the family that want to officially welcome their baby into the world but aren’t religious then they may hold a naming day to welcome the baby girl or boy into the world whilst being surrounded by family and friends. This can be an informal affair held by a member of family or friend, or alternatively, the family may hire someone to conduct the naming day ceremony.
A naming day is very similar to a christening with the religious parts taken out. There is usually a ceremony where the family will introduce the new baby to everyone, say a few words about him or her and explain the meaning behind their name if applicable. There is often some poems, music and readings throughout the ceremony as with a
christening.
Another similarity is that it is tradition for the attendants to a naming day to bring presents for the new baby. These can be practical or they can be special presents to mark the naming day so that the parents have a memento of this big day.
We stock a large range of
naming day gifts which are sure to be loved by the parents and cherished to mark this special event.