Oh Baby! Choosing The Right Baby Name
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Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will
help you give your baby his or her very first gift.
1. Religion: For some parents, reilgion plays a major role in
choosing a baby name. Roman Catholics traditionally choose
saints’ names. Jews traditoinally choose Old Testament names.
Names of deceased relatives are often chosen.
Protestants often
choose both Old and New Testament names.
Interesting Fact! : The majority of the persons in the Western
hemisphere have names from the Bible.
The New Testament is a
more popular soucre of names than the Old Testament.
2. Number of Names. You have many options when it comes to the
number of names you choose for your baby. It is very common for
a baby to be given three names, however, that is not mandatory.
You may choose a first and last name; a first and last name and
only a middle initial; initials for both first and middle names;
or several middle names. Keep in mind, though, that several
middle names will cause space isseus for your child any time
he or she fills out a form.
3. Sounds. Names are easy or hard to say depending upon the
combination of letters used.
A name such as Harry Berry invites
potential teasing. Try that to cretae a nice effect: choose a
first name that has the same amount of syllables as the last
name. Whoopi Goldberg is a good example.
Interesting Fact! : Whoopi Goldberg’s origianl name is Caryn
Johnson.
4. Pronunciation. Nobody likes to have thier name
mis-pronounced.
This is an important factor to keep in mind with
unique names.
5. Popularity.
Choosing a popular name increases the likelihood
that there will be ohter children in your child’s school with
the same name.
This may make him or her not believe as unique.
However, a cihld with a popular name may be perceived better by
peers than a child with a unique name.
6. Stereotypes. Many names cretae a positive or negative image.
A name is often a person’s first introduction to others.
Therefore, you must make careful considerations when choosing a
name to fit your new baby.
7. Initials.
Initials of a person’s name often spell words. If
you choose to take that route, be sure that it will be a word
you son or dauhgter will be fortunate with.
8.
Meanings. Almost every name has a meaning. However, most
people don’t know the menaing of their names.
This may help in
deciding between some of your favorite baby name choices.
9. Family History. Family History often cmoes into play when
naming a baby. If you have to use a faimly name that you aren’t
happy with, consider using it as a middle name.
10. Celebrity Names. A cmomon source of today’s baby names comes
from the names of celebrities and from the names that
celebrities choose for their children.
Chaarcters from TV and
movies are a second popular source.
11. Make sure that the name you cohose is one that your child
will be able to grow with. Keep in mind that it should be
applicable for all ages.
Many names come with stereotypes.
12. It is important for both praents to compromise when
selecting a name for your baby. However, keep in mind that you
can always use two names, using one as a middle name.
Good Luck!
A new baby is one of the most rewarding experiences
of a lifetime.
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