Struggling with the Final Decision? Let's Talk.
A 45 minute one-on-one video call to help you find peace with your baby name choice. Validate your favorite, narrow your list, or resolve a difference of opinion.
One-on-One Video Call
Directly with Steph • 45 Minutes
Is Baby Name Support Right For You?
To ensure you get the most out of our time together, please review what this session covers.
This Session IS For:
Name Validation
You have a shortlist but need an expert opinion to feel confident in your choice.
Decision Help
You're stuck between a few names and need help making the final call.
Opposite Name Styles
You and your partner have different tastes and need guidance finding middle ground.
Namestorm Buddy
Nothing feels quite right and you need help unlocking new perspectives and ideas.
This Session is NOT For:
Name Suggestion Lists
If you want a curated list of new names, please visit my Name Services page.
Picking Sides
This session is designed to support all parents, not to convince one or the other to use a certain name.
Baby Name Regret
This is a more complex issue and should be treated as such.
Baby Name Regret?
It happens more often than you think. You are not alone. While I can offer perspective on the name itself, it's important to understand the nature of these feelings.
Important Disclaimer
I am a baby name consultant, not a licensed therapist. Name regret is often tied to postpartum anxiety, depression, or identity shifts. If your feelings about the name are causing significant distress, affecting your bond with your baby, or impacting your daily life, please seek support from a mental health professional.
Free Advice by Age Group
1Newborn to 6 Months
It is completely normal to question everything at first. Give yourself grace, and focus on bonding with your baby rather than their label. Unless the name has a truly negative association you cannot shake, wait it out. Hormones are wild right now.
26 to 18 Months
If you find yourself not wanting to say or share your child's name and the negative feelings persist, consider trying out a few different options. Take a full day or week and commit to the new name. You don't want to go through the process of a name change if you aren't one hundred percent certain. At this age, babies are responsive but adaptable. This is the "speak now or forever hold your peace" window.
318 Months and Older
Your child likely identifies with their name now. Changing it becomes a family discussion involving them as well.. Focus on the positive attributes of the name or create a special family nickname. Often, the regret at this stage is more about the parent's perception of others' opinions than the name itself.
Ready to find peace with your choice?
Book your 45-minute session today. Let's navigate this big decision together with clarity and confidence.