Hi there,
It is not absolute rule or necessary that only parents will name their baby. Any family members or friends can suggest name for the kid. But yeah it may be the prents who will decide which name too pick & which one would suit the best for their kid. However, in an Indian family, a very close relative or a familymember are requested to name a kid out of sheer respect & the bond that they have within eachother.
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Generally, in India, the parents of the child have given the responsibility and right to name their child, but there is no hard and fast rule to follow it. It varies from religion to religion and family to family. For instance, in Hindu families, the naming of a child is called 'Namkaran' and there is a 'Puja' in it. It is a popular tradition in Indian culture where the priests give a list of some names according to the stars and their favourableness. Usually, parents get the priority, to choose the name but anyone from the family or close relations can be given authority to choose the name with which everyone agrees. Though there is no rigidity that only parents can name their child.
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