Cupid's Pulse Article: Matthew and Camila McConaughey Name Their Son LivingstonCupid's Pulse Article: Matthew and Camila McConaughey Name Their Son Livingston

By Jessica DeRubbo

Matthew and Camila McConaughey have officially welcomed their third child, son Livingston Alves McConaughey, according to People. The baby boy was born on 12/28/12 at 7:43 a.m. On his Whosay page, Matthew wrote, “He greeted the world at 9 lbs., and 21 inches. Bless up and thank you for your well wishes.”

What are some creative ways to compromise on naming your child?

Cupid’s Advice:

It can be hard to come to a mutual agreement on what to name your child, but here are some tips and tricks:

1. Pros and cons list: There are distinct disadvantages to naming your child certain things. For instance, perhaps the initials would not be ideal (i.e. E.E.W.). Make a list of pros and cons for your top three names, and choose the one with the most pros and least cons.

2. Draw it out of a hat: If it comes down to two names and you absolutely can’t make a decision, it probably means that you really love both names. So, you can’t go wrong! Just choose one out of a hat and let randomness determine it.

3. Decide on a theme: A great way to narrow your name choices together is to choose a theme. Different categories may be traditional names, exotic names, short names, etc.

What are some other ways to compromise on baby names? Share your ideas below.