Welcome your new baby to the world!
One of the first gifts you give to a child is their name and there is no better way to do that than with a beautiful naming ceremony, surrounded by family and friends.
A name giving ceremony is not a baptism or a christening, such ceremonies are by definition religious.
The name giving ceremony conducted by a civil celebrant is a fulfilling and meaningful experience for all concerned. It is an occasion when a new birth is celebrated and a child is welcomed into the world. Family relationships are deepened and the parents become more fully aware of their responsibilities.
So of course, do the godparents, or if you prefer the guardians.
Ceremony Structure
There are no legal requirements for this ceremony but you will need to supply the names of those you wish to be godparents, plus the date of birth of your child.
Basically the format is as follows:
Introduction and welcome to guests
Reading
Godparent commitment
Giving the Name
Reading
Final declaration
Signing of Certificate
This usually takes around 20 minutes.
