Sinhala names traditionally follow a specific tripartite structure that reflects family roots:

When shortlisting names, consider these modern and traditional guidelines:

Be cautious of how initials appear when written (e.g., avoiding combinations like M.A.D.).

Often ends in "-ge" and indicates the father's or ancestor's house.

An astrologer determines a set of starting letters (syllables) based on the baby's birth time, Nakshatra (birth star), and Lagna (ascendant).