Naming Ceremony
A heartfelt way to welcome, name, and celebrate your child.
A naming ceremony is a non-religious, non-legal celebration that formally welcomes your child into your family and community. It’s a chance to gather the people who love them, share promises and hopes for their future, and mark this moment in a way that feels meaningful and true to you.
Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, celebrating an older child, or honouring a blended family, your ceremony is thoughtfully written, warmly delivered, and shaped entirely around your values.
Based in Canberra, celebrating naming ceremonies across Canberra and surrounding regions.
About
Here’s everything you need to know about a Naming Ceremony.
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A naming ceremony is a symbolic celebration — there are no legal documents or religious requirements.
Instead, it focuses on:
Welcoming your child into your family and community
Sharing their name and what it means to you
Making promises as parents or carers
Acknowledging the people who will support them as they grow
It can be held at any age and in any setting, and it can be as intimate or as shared as you choose.
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Many families choose a naming ceremony because they want to:
Celebrate their child without religious traditions
Create a meaningful alternative to a christening or baptism
Publicly acknowledge guardians, mentors, or special supporters
Honour family, culture, or personal values in their own way
A naming ceremony creates space to pause, reflect, and celebrate this chapter — without pressure or expectation.
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No. Naming ceremonies are symbolic only and have no legal standing. They are about meaning, not paperwork.
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Anyone you choose. Parents, carers, siblings, grandparents, guardians, mentors, or special supporters can all be included in ways that feel natural and comfortable for your family.
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Anywhere that feels right — your home, a backyard, a park, a private venue, or another meaningful location. I’ll help you shape the ceremony to suit the space and the people attending.
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A naming ceremony is typically held to celebrate and officially name a newborn baby, although it can also be held for older children. The timing of the ceremony can vary depending on cultural or personal preferences.
For some families, the naming ceremony is held soon after the birth of the child, while in others it may be held a few weeks or months after the birth. Some families may choose to wait until the child is older to hold the ceremony, such as when they are able to walk or talk.
The timing of the naming ceremony is up to the parents or individuals involved and should be based on what feels meaningful and appropriate for them. It's important to also consider any logistical factors, such as the availability of family and friends who will be invited to the ceremony.
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Yes. Naming ceremonies can celebrate siblings, twins, or blended families. The ceremony can be designed to honour each child individually or together.
Pricing
Naming Ceremony - $549
Included:
A professional, experienced celebrant to lovingly host and guide your ceremony
Travel within a 30km radius of Canberra’s Parliament House
Unlimited correspondence, so you’re fully supported from enquiry to ceremony day
A face-to-face or virtual planning meeting to shape a ceremony that feels true to you
A personalised ceremony script written especially for you
Use of my professional PA system for clear, confident sound
Access to a curated collection of readings, symbols, and rituals to enrich your ceremony
A custom commemorative certificate to mark the naming
Ready to celebrate your child?
If you’d like to welcome your child with warmth, intention, and meaning, I’d love to help you create a ceremony that feels right for your family. No pressure — just a genuine conversation about what you’re imagining.
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