subject: How To Create A Name/ Identity For Your Baby [print this page] Choosing a name for your baby is like chosing his/her identity. Ever hear about associating
a person's name with their personality? That is how names really work.
A name molds a person's identity so, seek the best baby name for your son or daughter.
Here are some recommended tips on how to provide the best baby name for your little one!
Stop with the dictates of your family's tradition. Choosing just the right baby name
does not have to be a recommendation from elderly relatives.
It is your baby's name, not theirs.
Once your baby is born and named, he/she is stuck with that name for life.
So, don't just settle for a baby name that was suitable for an aunt or grandma.
Picture the baby's future. You don't want your child to be called with a monicker
that will always ridicule him/her or allow his playmates to make fun of him/her.
Am I right? Do some research on the meaning of the baby name that you are considering.
Do not just rely on gut feelings, tv show names, celebrity names or
fictional characters, notorious and nonfictional characters.
That is a huge mistake!
Consider reading the intials of the name that you are considering for your baby.
Make sure they are not funny, disturbing or something silly.
Such examples would be, Fran Ursula or Catherine Klein.
Can you imagine the sicking situation you may put your child into when he/she grows up?
Check your family tree once and for all.
There are some who still can't get away from some traditions regarding baby name decisions,
especially when they have a special bond with a certain family member, that they
want that person's name to be a part of their baby's name.
If you are still going to follow tradition of using elder relatives names
in your baby's name, check to make sure that there is no one else in the family
with the same name, so there is no confusion in identity.
Don't go for the overkill! Being to creative on thinking of a baby name can backfire.
Examples are too unique spellings.
It will be difficult for the child to keep spelling his or her name to people
who only know the common spelling of such a name.
Decide with your partner in choosing a name that suits your baby.
Sharing on this kind of decision making is a good way of furthering your bond
as a couple, not to mention the possibilty of coming up with a better baby name.
Remember that "two heads are better than one".
So, appeasing relatives and friends and avoiding embarrassing initials and discovery
of disgusting meanings are some the major concerns that should be considered
in your quest for the perfect baby name.
In the long run, you will see that doing your homework will make your baby thank you
