Name That Baby Song Baby Shower Game

If you want a baby shower game that’s lively, nostalgic, and guaranteed to get guests smiling, Name That Baby Song is a perfect choice. It’s simple to set up, works for all ages, and brings out everyone’s competitive side as they try to guess popular songs that include the word “baby” in the title or lyrics.
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What Is the Name That Baby Song Game?
Name That Baby Song is a music‑based guessing game where guests listen to short clips of songs (or read lyric snippets) and try to guess the correct title. You can play classic nursery rhymes, pop hits, country favorites, or a mix of everything. It’s flexible, fun, and easy to customize for your crowd.
Why Guests Love This Game
Guests love this game because it’s upbeat, familiar, and instantly energizing. Music brings people together, and the mix of old favorites and modern hits keeps everyone engaged. It’s also a great way to break up quieter games with something more lively.
How to Play
- Choose 10–15 baby‑themed songs.
- Play a short clip of each song or read a lyric snippet aloud.
- Guests write down the song title (and artist if you want bonus points).
- Reveal the answers at the end.
- The guest with the most correct answers wins.
You can also play in teams for a more social version.
Name That Baby Song List Ideas
If you’re creating your own Name That Baby Song game, you’ll want a mix of classic nursery tunes and recognizable pop songs that include the word “baby.” Below is a curated list of options that work beautifully for baby showers — you can choose the ones that best fit your theme and the age range of your guests.
Nursery Rhymes & Kids’ Songs
- Baby Shark
- Rock‑a‑Bye Baby
- Hush Little Baby
- Baby Bumblebee
- Are You Sleeping (Frère Jacques)
- You Are My Sunshine
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- The Wheels on the Bus
- If You’re Happy and You Know It
Pop, Country & Classic Hits
- “Baby One More Time” — Britney Spears
- “Baby Love” — The Supremes
- “Baby” — Justin Bieber
- “Always Be My Baby” — Mariah Carey
- “Baby Boy” — Beyoncé
- “Baby I Need Your Loving” — The Four Tops
- “Baby Come Back” — Player
- “Baby Don’t Lie” — Gwen Stefani
- “Baby Be Mine” — Michael Jackson
- “Baby, Baby” — Amy Grant
- “Baby Come Home” — Bush
- “Baby, It’s You” — The Shirelles
- “Baby Blue” — Badfinger
- “Baby, Please Don’t Go” — Muddy Waters
- “Baby, I’m Yours” — Barbara Lewis
(You can mix nursery songs with pop hits or stick to one category depending on your crowd.)
Final Thoughts
Name That Baby Song is a lively, nostalgic game that brings instant energy to your baby shower. It’s easy to customize, fun for all ages, and works beautifully as a mid‑party pick‑me‑up.
For more fun, modern ideas your guests actually enjoy, head over to my full guide on baby shower games guests actually enjoy.

