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Humanist Naming Ceremonies, 39 Moreland Street, London (2026)

19/12/2025

The festive season often brings thoughts of new beginnings and family. ❤️
A humanist naming ceremony is a joyful and meaningful non-religious way to welcome a new child into your family and celebrate the love and support that surrounds them.

Each ceremony is completely personal, handcrafted to reflect your child, your values, and the community who will be part of their life as they grow.

A naming ceremony is also a chance to bring together family and friends to mark this new chapter in your life, to share hopes for the future of your family, and to celebrate those people who will support your child in the years ahead. 🤗

24/11/2025

Laura and Jason, and their celebrant Sue, created a fun humanist naming ceremony for their children, Peggy and Ronnie, with music, promises, and cake. 🍰🍰

“Our celebrant, Sue, was amazing. We looked online for someone local and found her. As soon as we spoke, we just connected. She was so warm and we could tell she’d be okay with the kind of chaotic party that we wanted – she seemed like one of our people!”

10/11/2025

Kirsty and David's personal humanist naming ceremony allowed them to take the time to talk about their road to parenthood while also celebrating the birth of their daughter, Jessica! 💛

"For me, it was important that the naming day gave us the chance to talk about the IVF. There are so many issues around fertility and women’s health, so this should be something that we talk about."

Photography: Su Clark

20/10/2025

Planning a non-religious naming ceremony? Here are some quick steps to make it special:

✨ Find a celebrant! – A Humanist Ceremonies celebrant will get to know your family’s story and help create a ceremony that’s warm and personal. ❤️

✨ Choose your location – Home, garden, park, woodland, or community hall — the choice is yours! 🌷

✨ Plan the content – Readings, music, parents’ wishes, guideparent promises, and symbolic rituals like tree planting or candle lighting can all be included.

✨ Involve loved ones – Invite friends or family to read, share stories, or join in a ritual.

✨ Add personal touches – A favourite quote, a family tradition, or even a time capsule of wishes for the future.

Every humanist naming ceremony is unique and designed around your child, your family, and your values. 💛

Find your naming celebrant by visiting our website

03/10/2025

Celebrating your unique little individuals! 💛

Humanist naming ceremonies are meaningful, non-religious ceremonies that warmly welcome your child into your family. It's a special occasion where you can make heartfelt promises to support their individuality and growth, and acknowledge the community around you who will share in their life.

15/09/2025

Some quick tips for planning a naming ceremony for your little one!

Choose your location: At home, in a garden, or a favourite spot, naming ceremonies can take place anywhere that feels right for your family

Include guide parents: Invite trusted adults to make personal promises of love and support to your child

Add a ritual: Plant a tree, light a candle, or create a memory box to mark the moment with a lasting symbol

Pick meaningful readings: Poems, stories, or words from family and friends bring extra warmth and personality

And of course find the right celebrant for you! (Visit our map to find celebrants near you.)

02/09/2025

Create a day to remember! 🥳

A humanist naming ceremony is a fantastic way to welcome your child. You can have a meaningful ceremony as part of a first birthday bash or a fun get-together with loved ones.

Celebrate this milestone in your life, make promises to your child, and acknowledge those who are an important part of your child's life.

If you choose, you can also follow it up with a party! 🎂🎉

26/08/2025

Is there a non-religious version of the word ‘godparent’?

Yep!

The most popular alternative to ‘godparent’ is ‘guideparent’, but some families say ‘mentor’ or ‘guardian’. Others go for a more light-hearted term like ‘sparent’ or ‘oddparent’.
And.. some go for tradition and stick with 'godparent'

Instead of offering religious guidance, guide-parents promise to be a positive presence in the child’s life. These trusted adults are chosen to offer love, support, and encouragement to your child as they grow.

26/08/2025

Is there a non-religious version of the word ‘godparent’?

Yep!

The most popular alternative to ‘godparent’ is ‘guideparent’, but some families say ‘mentor’ or ‘guardian’. Others go for a more light-hearted term like ‘sparent’ or ‘oddparent’.
And.. some go for tradition and stick with 'godparent'

Instead of offering religious guidance, guide-parents promise to be a positive presence in the child’s life. These trusted adults are chosen to offer love, support, and encouragement to your child as they grow.

12/08/2025

Our wonderful naming celebrants are highly trained and accredited by Humanists UK to create warm, personal, and meaningful ceremonies that celebrate your child and your family. 💛

Use our easy map to find a naming celebrant near you. (Link in bio.)

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