Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting life events someone could ever experience! Now, while partaking in the creation of life is one of the most treasured moments of life, it also comes with a hefty responsibility.

Baby Name Ideas For New Parents

One of the first and most important responsibilities a parent encounters is bestowing a name upon their child that the child will carry with them for the rest of their life.

From their signature to their identity to how they will be addressed in life, this is a BIG deal.

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As a parent of three kids, I can tell you that for all of my kids, I got anxiety about giving them a name that would be easy to rhyme with an insult. Call me weird but it seriously crossed my mind.

"Smelly Shelly", "Mitch the Snitch", etc. etc.

The possibilities are limitless and children have a weird talent for coming up with much more creative possibilities. And then you have the whole thing about your child liking their name.

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Have you ever met someone who "hates" their name? Imagine being in that position if you aren't already. It's at that point your kid will come up with a nickname or something else that you had no hand in. That doesn't necessarily mean you failed or anything but wouldn't you be more excited if your kid actually liked being called what you named them when they arrived into existence?

Names You Can't Name Your Baby

This got us wondering: "What names are you banned from naming your child in Montana?"

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According to Overstreet Law Group, there are minimal limitations on what you can name your child in the state of Montana. With that being said, there are some rules for naming your baby on a federal level and for good reason.

Have you ever encountered a person with a name you thought was illegal? We're not saying you have to rat them out or report them but we would love to hear about it HERE.

10 Baby Names That Are Illegal In Montana

If you're expecting a child and trying to think of baby names, avoid these names completely!

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KEEP READING: 30 Montana Names You Can Go With Instead!

When it comes to names, Montana has some great people, places, and things to name your baby after. We've got boys, girls and unisex names for you to choose from below!

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READ MORE: The Most Popular Baby Names The Year You Were Born

Here are the most popular boys and girls names in Montana each year from 1960 to 2022 according to the Social Security Administration card applications.

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