Whilst there is no right or wrong answer, I believe that naming your baby after a miscarriage can be a meaningful experience.

When I experienced my first miscarriage at 17 weeks I spent weeks drowning in the depth of my grief and it was only when I decided to name him, I was able to move forward. We named him August, his due date was the 29th August and It felt right. Naming him gave me a way to honour him and acknowledge that he DID exist.  It was not only a way to keep his memory alive, it also helped me to cope with my grief. 

If you're considering naming your baby after a miscarriage, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. There is no wrong way to grieve. Everyone grieving process is different, so don't feel like you have to do what others say is "right." Take the time you need to mourn in whatever way feels best for you.

2. Naming your baby can help you feel closer to them. For many parents, giving their baby a name helps them feel like they're part of their lives in some small way. It can also make it easier to talk about the baby with friends and family members, my children now include their names on birthday cards.

3. Don't rush into anything. If you're not sure whether or not you want to name your baby, take your time making a decision. It's okay if it takes weeks or even months to come up with the perfect name - there's no rush.

4. It's also OK, if you choose not to name your baby. I have lost 6 babies and I only named 2 of them.