20 Name Reveal Ideas | Name Announcement Party
Sharing your baby’s name is a special moment. Some parents like to keep it a surprise until after birth, while others reveal it earlier. Either way, how you announce the name can make the moment even more meaningful.
I’ve seen families get really creative with name reveals. Some keep it sweet and simple, while others turn it into a full event.
If you’re looking for ideas that are thoughtful, fun, and easy to pull off, this list will help you find the one that fits your style.
1. Personalized Onesie
Buy or make a baby onesie with the name printed on it. Wrap it up like a gift or hang it up during a small gathering. When it’s opened or revealed, the name becomes the star of the moment. It’s sweet, keepsake-worthy, and easy to do.
2. Letter Board Reveal
Use a felt or wooden letter board to spell out the baby’s name. Set it on a table, use it in a photo, or hold it during a video call. It’s a clean and classic way to share the name and also great for social media.
3. Name Puzzle Box
Have a custom wooden puzzle made with the baby’s name. Let a sibling or grandparent put the pieces together during the reveal. It adds a personal touch and gives you a keepsake for the nursery.
4. Cake Topper Reveal
Order a cake with a topper that shows the baby’s name. You can keep it covered until the right moment. When it’s time, place the topper on the cake or lift the lid to show the name. It’s perfect if you’re already planning a little celebration.
5. Wrapped Name Sign
Create or order a wooden or acrylic name sign and wrap it like a present. Open it during a video call or in front of friends and family. It feels special, and the sign can go straight into the baby’s room afterward.
6. Storybook Surprise
Write or order a custom children’s book that includes your baby’s name in the story. When you read it aloud or share the book, the name appears as part of the plot. It’s thoughtful and works really well if you love books or plan to read to your baby often.
7. Balloon Box Name Reveal
Fill a large box with helium balloons, and attach letters of the baby’s name to the strings. When you open the box, the balloons rise and spell out the name. It’s eye-catching and adds a fun surprise moment.
8. Name Reveal with Scrabble Tiles
Set up the name using wooden Scrabble tiles or letter blocks. Arrange them on a table, a shelf, or in a flat-lay photo. It’s a cozy, at-home idea that works well for quiet reveals or baby shower decor.
9. T-shirt or Outfit Reveal
Wear a shirt that says “Hello, my name is…” followed by the baby’s name. You can also have siblings or family wear matching shirts with the name on them. It’s casual, fun, and makes for cute pictures.
10. Ultrasound Photo Frame with Name
Place the ultrasound photo in a frame that also includes the baby’s name. You can gift it to grandparents or reveal it during a family moment. It feels personal and connects the name to the baby in a sweet way.
11. Name Reveal Banner
At a name reveal party, hang a banner behind the dessert table or across a wall with the baby’s name covered up. You can drape a small cloth over it or tie string to gently pull it down during the reveal. It adds excitement and also decorates your space.
12. Name-Inspired Cake
Make the baby’s name part of the cake design. It could be written in icing, shaped into the top tier, or added with a custom topper. Keep the cake hidden until reveal time. When you bring it out, the name becomes part of the celebration and the dessert.
13. Guess the Name Game
Before the reveal, have guests write down their name guesses and drop them into a jar. After everyone has made a guess, announce the name and read a few funny or sweet guesses aloud. It keeps everyone involved and adds fun to the party.
14. Name Reveal Balloons as Decor
Spell the name using letter balloons, but keep them hidden under a tablecloth or behind a curtain. At the right moment, remove the cover and let everyone see the name floating above. It works well for both indoor and outdoor parties.
15. Themed Food Table with Name Clues
Decorate your food or snack table with small clues about the baby’s name. For example, if the name starts with “L,” use lemon cupcakes or licorice. After the reveal, place a little sign that says “Now you know why we had all those lemon treats.” It’s playful and ties everything together.
16. Custom Name Video
Create a short video that builds up to the name reveal. You can add baby bump clips, ultrasound photos, or little moments from your journey. End the video with the baby’s name on the screen. Play it at your party or share it online for a virtual reveal.
17. Sparkler or Candle Name Reveal
If you’re hosting in the evening, light candles or sparklers shaped like letters that spell out the baby’s name. Do it slowly, one letter at a time, or all together for a glowing reveal. It’s simple and beautiful for backyard gatherings.
18. Confetti Pop with Name Sign
Use confetti poppers at your name reveal party and time them with a sign drop. While the confetti is flying, uncover a sign or board with the baby’s name. The mix of color and surprise gives a fun party vibe to the reveal.
19. Chalkboard Art Reveal
Decorate a chalkboard with a little riddle, poem, or sketch that hints at the name. At the end of the message, the baby’s name is written in bold. You can uncover the board or flip it around for the reveal moment. It’s personal and easy to customize.
20. Pet Involvement with Name Tag
If you have a pet, let them be part of the fun. Attach a new collar or name tag that says the baby’s name. Call them over during the party and let everyone see the tag. It’s adorable and makes for great photos too.
