A hand and foot print of a child of 14 weeks old

Naming ceremony rituals and keepsakes

Naming ceremony rituals and keepsakes are really popular ways to make ceremonies even more personal and memorable for families. Here we explore some of the better known and most popular rituals or symbolic gestures included a Humanist Society Scotland welcoming…

Naming ceremony rituals and keepsakes
Cartoon from the children's song 'Baby Shark'

Poems, readings and Baby Shark!

Humanist Society Scotland welcoming and naming ceremonies are all individually crafted to reflect what’s important for you or your family, and they can be as creative as your imagination allows. You may want to include some poems, readings or music. …

Poems, readings and Baby Shark!
Containers of different coloured sand used to create sand art during a sand ceremony

Naming ceremony symbolism

When Humanist Society Scotland celebrants meet with parents to plan a naming ceremony, they will ask if you would like to incorporate any naming ceremony symbolism or rituals. These symbolic gestures (or rituals) can add an extra dimension to any…

Naming ceremony symbolism