# @matttolbert on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLSMZVZOXCp
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31765257-matttolbert-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-24T12:54:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Matt Tolbert (@TolbertTweet) — https://gondola.cc/TolbertTweet

## Caption

Naming strategies 👇

1. The Barista & Backyard Test
Say it out loud. Yell it across a park. Have a Starbucks barista try to spell it. If it passes these real-world tests, you’re on the right track.

2. The Boardroom & Playground Check
Does the name sound just as good for a CEO as it does for a kindergartener? A great name should grow with them through every stage of life.

3. The Legacy Audit
What story does the name tell? Look into its origin, meaning, and cultural significance. You’re not just choosing a name; you’re choosing their first chapter.

4. The Monogram Check
Write out their potential initials (first, middle, last). You want to catch any accidental acronyms or unfortunate combinations before they’re on a diploma.

5. The Popularity Pulse
Check the Social Security Administration’s data. Is the name timelessly popular or just trendy? Aim for a name that feels special without being tied to a fleeting moment.

6. The Sibling Synergy Test
How do the names sound together? For us, with two on the way, we want names that feel like they belong to the same story, but can also stand strong on their own.

7. The Nickname Veto
Consider every possible nickname, both good and bad. If there’s a nickname you can’t stand, decide if it’s a risk you’re willing to take.

What’s your #1 rule for choosing a name?

#babynames #parentingtips #surrogacyjourney #twodads #nesting #dadtobe #namemeaning

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twodads, parentingtips, surrogacyjourney, babynames, nesting, 1, dadtobe, namemeaning

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