The First Gift for Your Baby♡ 15 Selections of "Naming Certificates" from Traditional to Stylish to Present at the Shichi-Go-San Ceremony
2023.01.10 published
A Lifelong Treasure: [Name Certificate]
The first gift from parents is the "name." On the seventh night after the baby's birth, the name certificate is presented during a celebration called "Shichiya," which wishes for the baby's health.
In the past, it was believed that the newborn was under the protection of the Ubugami-sama (god of childbirth) for the first six days after birth. Therefore, the "Shichiya" was celebrated on the seventh day, marking the milestone of welcoming the child into the human world, and the name was presented to family, relatives, and local community members.
Nowadays, it is rare for the name certificate to be presented to the local community... but it is common to prepare a name certificate as a commemorative item for the birth.
It will remain as a precious memory for a lifetime! ♡
This article introduces a variety of name certificates, from classic designs to stylish ones.
Links to Rakuten are also included! ♡
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The simplest and most classic name certificate.
This is an original name certificate handwritten by calligrapher Kazushū Tanegashira *
In the bottom right corner, there is space to write the birth date, birth time, height, weight, and birth hospital with a pencil without interfering with the name.
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Name certificate in L-size photo format.
You can display it together with a photo taken at birth! ♡
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Simple 3D frame name certificate.
The gentle wood grain blends harmoniously with interior decor! ♡
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A stylish name certificate that includes both English and kanji.
You can choose whether English or kanji is the main element.
Here is a design where English is the main focus👇
Here is a design where kanji is the main focus👇
The color of the photo frame and the font can also be customized! ♡
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Horizontal and vertical name certificates with photos.
At a convenient size of about 11cm × 2cm, it is easy to display in the living room or entrance! ♩
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A postcard-sized name certificate with acrylic and wooden engraving. It has a luxurious feel. 🍂
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A name certificate that can also display handprints and footprints.
Baby hands and feet are truly tiny, and they grow up so quickly, so being able to preserve them like this would be wonderful.
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A name certificate made from washi paper produced by the designated Important Intangible Cultural Asset holder, the ninth-generation Iwano Ichibei, a human national treasure.
Echizen washi is known for its durability and preservation, and there are even rumors that Picasso favored it.
A precious naming paper for your beloved child. It's wonderful to pay attention to the quality of the paper! ♡
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A booklet-type name certificate that can be stored together with photos.
It can be kept alongside traditional family photos. Such items don’t go out of style, so it's nice not to feel like the design is outdated.
The cover can be chosen from options other than naming.
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There was also an embroidered name certificate.
It features lovely designs like kabuto (samurai helmet), tigers, and hina dolls. ♡
The design of the birth flower is also vibrant. 🌸
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An acrylic frame name certificate that resembles a marriage certificate.
If you've designed your wedding welcome board or marriage certificate in this style, it might be nice to have them match! ♡
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Instead of a name "certificate," there is also a name "box."
It is practical as it can store photos, ultrasound photos, umbilical cords, and more.
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Here is another name box. The wooden box is stylish.
Using it as a toy box also seems like a good idea.
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A wooden plate type name certificate.
It can also be used as a photo prop for monthly photos! ♡
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There was also a bear-themed name certificate.
It's so cute that it makes you want to take lots of photos! ♡
Did you find your favorite name certificate?
We introduced various types of name certificates, from classic to stylish! *
A name is the first gift from parents to their baby. I think it’s best to choose a name certificate that can be treasured forever.
Additionally, to ensure it’s ready for "Shichiya," you must order it immediately after birth. (If you already have the name decided and want to order a certificate with only the name, you can do so before the birth, but if you wish to include birth weight, etc., the order must be placed after birth.)
It’s reassuring to have an idea of what kind of name certificate you want during pregnancy and to check if you can place the order in time after delivery! ♡
➡ Search for other name certificates on Rakuten*