Naming ceremonies are a personal and inclusive way to celebrate identity, belonging, and new beginnings. thoughtfully created around you, your family and what matters most to you.
Ceremonies available across Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties.
Naming, renaming & adoption Ceremonies
Naming ceremonies are a meaningful way to celebrate identity, belonging, and new beginnings. They offer families the opportunity to gather together and mark an important moment in a way that is personal, inclusive, and free from religious structure. Whether you are welcoming a child, celebrating an adoption, or marking a renaming, the ceremony is shaped entirely around you and your family.
Naming and renaming ceremonies can take place at any age and at a location of your choice whether that is at home, outdoors, or at a special venue. They are particularly meaningful for blended families, adoptive families, or families experiencing change, offering a way to acknowledge new chapters, chosen names, and the relationships that matter most.
Every ceremony I create is unique and thoughtfully tailored to reflect your family’s story, values, and wishes. Together, we can include readings, music, symbolic elements, and opportunities for parents, carers, siblings, grandparents, or chosen supporters to take part. Many families choose to include promises or affirmations of love, support, and guidance, creating a ceremony that feels both heartfelt and memorable.
I take time to listen and to understand what you would like the ceremony to represent, ensuring that it feels welcoming, respectful, and right for you. There is no set format or expectation, my role is to guide you gently through the process and help you feel confident and supported from start to finish.
Naming, adoption, and renaming ceremonies are often filled with warmth, connection, and quiet joy. If you are considering a ceremony and would like to explore what it could look like for your family, I would be very happy to talk things through and answer any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
A naming ceremony is a non-religious celebration that welcomes a child, affirms their name, and brings family and friends together to mark an important moment in their life.
Naming ceremonies are not legal ceremonies, but they are a meaningful way to celebrate and publicly acknowledge a child’s name, identity, and place within their family and community.
Absolutely! Naming ceremonies can take place at any age. They are often chosen for older children, blended families, adoptions, or when a family wishes to mark a new chapter together.
A renaming ceremony celebrates a chosen name or a change in identity. It can be particularly meaningful for adopted children, blended families, or individuals marking a personal transition.
Anyone you choose! Parents, carers, siblings, grandparents, godparents or chosen supporters can all be involved through readings, promises, or symbolic elements.
Ceremonies can be held in a wide range of locations, including your home, a garden, a park, or a hired venue. I’m happy to discuss what would work best for you.