Baby Naming Ceremony

In the Ashkenazi community, namegiving ceremonies for newborn girls were not widespread and often limited to the father announcing the baby's name in the synagogue on the Shabbat, Monday, Thursday or other occasion when the Torah would be read following the birth. Sometimes a kiddush will be held at the synagogue for family and friends. In the 20th century, interest in traditional ceremonies for welcoming baby girls has been revived, and new ceremonies have evolved. These ceremonies are often known under the newly coined terms Simchat Bat or a Brit Bat. There is no explicit source in the Mishnah or Talmud specifying when girls should be named.

The Simchat Bat ("Celebration of the daughter") or Brit Bat (loosely, welcoming the new daughter into the covenant) are now becoming more common. The celebration typically consists of a communal welcoming, a naming done over a cup of wine with the quotation of appropriate Biblical verses, and traditional blessings.

Testimonials:

Hi Rabbi Steve,
Many apologies for the delayed response.  Not sure where this week has gone! 
My family and I were absolutely thrilled with the naming -- it was exactly what we wanted.  I would be delighted to leave feedback on your blog!!  I'll do so this wknd.  I should also get some pics/video soon and will try to send or post those as well.Thank you again for sharing such a special day with us!!

Hi Rabbi Blane: Thank you for everything!  You exceeded our expectations in all regards.  Truly, everyone was very pleased; you found just the right tone for making  the baby naming ceremony a very special occasion for my darling granddaughter. I look forward to seeing you again at a ceremony for her baby brother. Warmest regards, Naomi