Resources & Questions

Why use a naming consultant?

While it is true that there are a lot of resources out there that help families come up with names (just see our list of resources below!), not all of them come from a Catholic perspective or take the time to listen to your story and naming needs. Naming consultants - such as ourselves - will listen to your unique story (other names, family history, desires etc.), scrounge our resources, and use experience, intuition, & a lot of prayer to present you with a list of names curated to you. You’re certainly welcome to peruse all the resources you come across, but you’ll still need to narrow the options down to what works for you; which can be surprisingly overwhelming. So let us take it on for you, you’ll be sure to find the perfect name - even if it doesn’t come from us!

Are there any books you recommend?

Absolutely! We reference several books ourselves when coming up with name options for our clients. Below is a list of some we’ve found particularly helpful - some may even be at your local library!

  • The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby, Lara Wattenberg

  • The Catholic Baby Name Book, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

  • Catholic Baby Names for Girls and Boys: Over 250 Ways to Honor Our Lady, Katherine Morna Towne

  • Classical Biblical Baby Names: Timeless Names for Modern Parents, Judith Tropea

Any websites that are helpful for finding names?

Definitely! This is the modern age after all! Other than our website, here are some other ones with great resources & information.

What if I don’t like the names?

Great question! We strive to provide name options that are a great fit for your family, but we are not you! It is possible that the names we provide with your initial consultation don’t fit the bill. If that’s the case, reach out to us and we will work with you to see if a few more names can be provided or what else may be a viable solution.