Quizzes

Choosing a baby name for your unborn child can feel like an overwhelming responsibility. After all, your child's name will be forever entwined with her sense of self. It's no wonder that the baby-naming decision can take months of thought, discussion, waffling, late-night Internet searches, and heated negotiation.

But above all, your child's name starts with you. Your lifestyle, your values, the way you see the world, and the things that matter to you — these are all inextricably linked to the names we pick for our children. So what's your baby-naming personality? Take this quiz and find out — and get ideas for baby names that fit your style!



1. What types of movies do you like to watch? (Tip: Go to the movie theater as often as possible before the baby comes!)
A. I like various kinds of movies — as long as they got a good review
B. Whatever's the hottest thing premiering this weekend
C. Foreign films — the more obscure, the better
D. Documentaries about the environment
E. Anything with Cary Grant, Doris Day, or Fred Astaire


2. Pre-baby, your dream vacation was:
A. Meandering through Europe, or lazing on a tropical beach
B. Shopping in Hong Kong, Dubai, or Sharm El Sheikh
C. Backpacking through Cambodia and Vietnam
D. Eco-travel in South America or Africa
E. Road trip!


3. Which maternity outfit most appeals to you?
A. Comfy, stylish black and white basics that you dress up with a scarf or beautiful jewelry
B. Cool European designer maternity wear you found on a shopping trip to Dubai
C. A 1970s paisley muumuu from a vintage shop, paired with cowboy boots
D. A sundress of organic cotton paired with your hemp sandals
E. A cute 1960s-style tent dress in pink, or white with black polka dots


4. Your favorite cure for morning sickness is:
A. Eating small, bland meals with protein to stabilize blood sugar
B. Acupuncture
C. A visit to my white-light healer
D. Meditation and barley tea
E. Saltines and ginger ale


5. What kind of diapers do you plan to use?
A. Regular disposable diapers
B. Cutting-edge flushable diapers
C. No diapers! I'm doing elimination communication
D. Cloth, preferably organic cotton
E. Cloth, with cute retro-pattern snap covers and a diaper service


6. Where will your baby sleep?
A. In a sturdy, safe, classic-design crib
B. One of those cool new round cribs
C. In an infant sleeping hammock I got from Asia
D. With us in our bed
E. A cradle passed down through our family


7. What's your ideal "family car"?
A. A sensible Chrysler Town & Country minivan
B. A cool Mini Clubman in chili red
C. A beautiful old jalopy that I covered in faux fur
D. An environmentally savvy Toyota Prius
E. A classic 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan


8. What's in your dream nursery?
A. Pink or blue wallpaper, a white crib, rocking chair — classic
B. Whatever Gwen Stefani's doing — hip, cool, fun stuff
C. Neat flea-market finds plus a giant mural painted by a neighbor artist
D. Sustainable woods and biodegradable materials
E. An old-fashioned rocking cradle, heirloom baby toys, and baby books passed down through the generations


9. We all understand the importance of a healthy pregnancy diet. But every now and then we've gotta cut ourselves some slack. Which indulgence sounds tastiest?
A. A big hot fudge sundae with a cherry on top
B. A pomegranate-acai mini cheesecake
C. Japanese deep-fried seaweed
D. A hearty slice of vegan chocolate cake
E. A root beer float with vanilla ice cream


10. You're finally at 40 weeks, but your baby doesn't seem to be in any hurry to come out. Aaargh! What do you do?
A. Eat spicy foods, try to have sex, and schedule an induction for the week after next
B. Acupressure
C. Keep sending an intuitive message to the baby that it's okay to come out
D. Just try to be patient — the baby will come when she/he is ready
E. Go on lots of gentle walks and just take it easy