Cancer & Aries Naming Partners

Cancer, it may seem as if you and your Aries partner are on opposite teams, but if you communicate well, you’ll end up with an excellent baby name that suits both partners.

As cardinal signs, you are both interested in staying ahead of the curve — although your definitions may vary. You are content with a name that is well-used but not past its peak, while Aries prefers a name that is on track to come back in style, but still feels risky and impactful.

You each have different communication styles — Aries is direct and occasionally insensitive, which has the potential to hurt your feelings, Cancer. If this does happen, beware of your instinct to shut your partner out. Do your best to talk through whatever challenges and disagreements arise, lest you get steamrolled by your partner — a recipe for resentment and regret.

When naming with an Aries partner, search for warm and energetic names that are rooted in tradition. Compromise with sweet-spot popularity — choices that are well known but not widely used.