Baby name 'expert' shares top tips on naming a new baby

Anyone who has had a baby knows just how much thought goes into choosing the right name for your little one, and the many different types of research you will undertake when searching for the right one.

Now parents-to-be who need help can turn to a self-described baby name expert who goes by the name of whatsinababynamedoula on TikTok.

The US woman, Taylor Humphrey, who according to her profile is a "professional baby name consultant," offers tips and tricks for finding the right name for your new arrival.

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She has posted numerous videos on the social media platform, where she also replies to commenters seeking help with a baby name, and has amassed more than 44,000 followers.

But it is a series of videos posted recently about "how to pick the best name ever" that have really gained attention.

In part one, Humphrey says, "If you are trying to name a baby the first thing you have to do is start keeping track of your favourite names. Open your notes app [and] start saving them. Happy baby naming."

She uploaded the video, which has so far been viewed more than 22,000 times, with the hashtags #babynames #pregnancy #names #babynamer #babyname #pregnant #momtok #babynamedoula #name #babynameconsultant and #nameexpert.

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In part two, Humphrey thanked her followers for their comments, before disclosing her next tip — to also open up the notes app and "start saving your least favourite names — the names you absolutely hate," adding it will come in handy later.

In part three she begins, "So you are going to have a baby. By now you know what names you do like, you know what names you don't like and for a moment we are going to put all that away and we are going to focus on your baby and finding a name that matches its personality."

In the next video she continues, "But Taylor, how are you going to get to know the personality of the baby growing inside of you?", before launching into a lip-synch set to music. Across the screen is written "You better work bish!" followed by the following tips: meditate; notice their movements; do a reiki [session] with me; and get in touch with your own intuition.

Commenters were quick to have their say. "Yes! I dreamed my son's name. I fully believe it was him telling me his name. He's definitely a Sterling," one wrote. Another said, "Me too! I dreamed of our baby girl and knew her name in the dream."

New York-based Humphrey describes herself as an entrepreneur, artist and explorer on LinkedIn. She said she founded What's in a Baby Name in 2015 to guide clients towards the 'perfect' name by offering research, expertise and consultation in order to "reduce parental anxiety and ensure a thoughtfully chosen baby name."