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How to actually pick a name

Start broader than you think you need to — filter by gender and origin first, then narrow by meaning once you have a shortlist of 15-20. Say each name out loud with your last name, and try it in a full sentence ("Please welcome ___") before committing.

Popularity vs. uniqueness

A very popular name means your child shares it with several classmates; a very unique name can invite mispronunciation for life. Neither is wrong — it's a genuine trade-off worth discussing with your partner before you fall in love with one option.

SAVE YOUR SHORTLIST

Keep your favorite names alongside everything else.

The BabyQuil app lets you and your partner both save and compare name picks, right next to your due date and pregnancy tracker.

Get BabyQuil — free on iOS