my friend's girlfriend just put to bed and he doesn't want to conduct a naming ceremony but his gf has been insisting dat they do it. Just this morning he came to me for an advice and i told im not to do it. I got thinking as soon as he left and right now i feel i had advised him wrongly.
Is it really compulsory for a naming ceremony to be conducted, can't they just go ahead and name their child without gathering and sharing food and drink to pple? I mean to ask if dis ceremony has any significance?

I had the name of my son even before he was born and declared the name on the 7th day without any ceremony. His name has not changed since that day. I didn't call nobody, not even my Mum or Pastor. I just woke up in the morning and declared the name to my household and that is it. The shot is yours to call, so do whatever rocks your boat. Anyway, Goodluck and God bless. Amen.

It depends on the belief, tribe and religion i guess.

You don't have to feel guilty about your opinion but next time be more diplomatic when giving your opinion to people.

For me,a child is named immediately I can identify the sex,I also select a name for the opposite sex incase ultrasound dissapoints.Once my child is born,he has a name,no ceremony or special declaration after 7days.

It depends on the tribe and religion, i cant imagine any reason y i wudnt do a naming ceremony, its a must in my place.