By Ann Luther
Savannah Guthrie, 42, and Michael Feldman, 45, welcomed a baby girl to the world on Wednesday, August 13. The Today anchor and her political consultant husband bestowed the name Vale Guthrie Feldman onto their precious bundle. UsMagazine.com reports the new mother as saying, “I think we found heaven in this little hospital room in New York City.” Congratulations to the couple!
How do you compromise on baby names with your partner?
Cupid’s Advice
Choosing a fitting name for your new bundle of joy can be extremely difficult, and when there are two minds in the mix, sometimes it entails compromise. Cupid has some advice:
1. Meet In The Middle: Middle names are a fantastic way to compromise on baby names. If you believe your partner’s suggestion is too heavy or too odd for a first name, you can still pay proper homage to his wishes by making it a middle name.
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2. Save It For The Next One: If you’re planning on having more than one child and you are passionate about a name choice for your baby, make a deal to use your beau’s choice for the next little one. Your partner must know you actually intend to honor that promise, otherwise it’s a failed bargaining technique.
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3. Hyphenate:Â There are plenty of traditional hyphenated first names to pick from, but you can also take the opportunity to create something beautiful and unique for your baby by hyphenating your two favorite baby names.
How did you compromise on baby names? Share your stories in the comments!
