When should you choose the baby's name?

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"The record among people I know is when the baby is four months old 8-). Seriously, this depends on where you live. In some places you need to register the name a few days after the birth, in others you can get a birth certificate without a name, and name the child months or even years later."

"Some friends have noted that when the baby arrived they didn't think their chosen name(s) fit, and changed it on the spot! Have them ready and comfortable before the day, but be flexible :-)."

"I'd start this as soon as possible. Just pick one boy and one girl name. My sister-in-law and her husband never decided until she was ready to leave the hospital and they regret not spending more time on it. "

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I truly feel that you should have picked put at least 2 baby names for each sex. I don't know if you believe in coincidences, but nature does have a way of letting you know what your child's name will be. For instance, when i was pregnant with my daughter I chose the name Eva. It wasn't until i saw a bio on Ava Gardner the actress that I decided to consider another name. She was so striking and beautiful. Then within days i kept on seeing her image every where and kept on hearing the name. Once she was born I look at her and she looked like an Ava. So is life!

I believe that you need to do it by the time the baby is 1 year of age. Although most hospitals will not let you go with out putting something on that paper. Either way, you can always change it.

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