Naming Bebe: An Interactive Guide to Choosing a Baby Name You Love

by Colleen Slagen

A next-generation baby name book by a professional name consultant, full of activities, advice, and inspiration

The first decision you make as a parent is what to name your child, and these days, there’s more pressure than ever to get it right. How do you choose a name that’s on trend but timeless, classic but unique, familiar but not too popular—a name that satisfies everyone in your family, looks great crocheted on a sweater, and sets your child up for success in life? Old-fashioned, dictionary-style baby name books can help with inspiration, but today’s parents need something more.

Written by professional baby name consultant and TikTok star Colleen Slagen, Naming Bebe walks you through naming your baby step by step, considering style, popularity, meaning, and more. Inside you’ll
Interactive quizzes and activities to help you explore and refine your optionsIn-depth analysis of name rankings and popularity dataSolutions to common challenges like choosing complementary sibling names and dealing with the friend who stole your favorite nameAnd, yes, lists of potential names, organized by aesthetic to help you pinpoint a name that matches your personal vibe, from Bible chic to quiet luxury
Whether you want a vintage darling, a modern cowboy, or anything in between, this comprehensive and interactive guide will help you pick a name you—and your child—love.

223 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2025

Reviews

[Jemma Rifai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite not even being pregnant yet, *and* having a name locked in for years, my fascination with names and Colleen’s knack for naming piqued my interest. I thoroughly enjoyed all the thoughtful questions she asks in the first half of the book, which I (my husband) will need if we ever have a boy.. The second half of the book absolute nails name categories and vibes! Colleen is a total pro and I look forward to all of her videos on social media! I’d recommend this book to any of my friends looking for a name for their bébé.

[Alexa Richman · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful baby name book! when i first got it, i couldn’t put it down. i also met colleen at her book launch, and she was the kindest!! i totally recommend:)

[Ashleigh Lemelin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I skimmed this book as I was really only using it for ideas and not so much all of the background on names. But skimming through was interesting. If you're just starting out on a naming journey this has some interesting information on how to get started, how to come to a name both parents would agree on, etc.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best baby naming books/resources out there! I love to follow Colleen on Instgram also. I don't even have anymore kids coming but I love the science and art of naming a human and I had two relatives naming little boys in 2025! Her list of names by category at the back is perfectly on-point!