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Choosing
a baby name for your child is almost like choosing his identity. Ever
heard
about the association of a person’s name with his personality? That’s
how our
names really work. A name molds a person’s identity like a
cookie-cutter. So,
better get that best baby name for your son or daughter. Read on for
some tips
on how to provide that best baby name for your little angel.
1.
Stop it already with the dictates of your family’s tradition. Choosing
the
right baby name does not have to always rely on what your elderly
relatives
deem to be the best baby name. It is your baby’s name, not theirs. So,
better
act like it. Once your baby is born he will be stuck with that baby
name for
life. That means it’s not wise to just settle for any baby name that
will suit
your grandma’s or auntie’s taste.
2.
Take a look of a picture of his future. You don’t want your baby to be
always
called with a monicker that will forever ridicule him or will allow his
playmates to make a big laughingstock out of him, right? Research about
the
meaning of the baby name you are eyeing to give to your baby. Don’t
consider
Beelzebub as a prospective baby name just because you heard it from a
TV show
and you find it cute. Don’t use Rodelfa just because a certain Mexican
TV
show’s hunky lead actor is called Rodolfo. Just plainly saying yes to
your
gutfeel, thinking of the people that pops into your head upon hearing
somebody
spout a certain name, trying to follow a fad by naming your baby a
certain
celebrity’s (sometimes notorious) or NOT THINKING AT ALL in giving your
precious one his or her baby name are huge no-nos!
3.
Consider reading the initials of the baby name you are planning to give
your
baby. Make sure they don’t stand for anything funny, disturbing or
something
utterly stupid. Christine Sue Irving? What will happen on the next
episode?
Alvin Stephen Stuart? He’ll surely remember not to get near any hole.
Fran
Ursula Catherine Klein? Uh-oh! See? Can you imagine the sickening
situation you
may put your child into when he or she grows up?
4.
Go
check your family tree once and for all. Some can’t still 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 your planning to still follow the
tradition of
putting a part of your elder relatives’ names on your baby’s name, you
have to
know whether anybody else in your family use that name too. You don’t
want to
confuse people when they’re calling a name that’s owned by two. Ask
around.
5.
Don’t go for the overkill. Being too creative on thinking of a baby
name can
backfire, I’m telling you. Examples are too unique spellings. It will
be hard
for the kid to keep on spelling his or her name to people who only know
the
common spelling of such name.
6.
Decide with your partner in coming up with the best baby name for your
sweet
baby. It wouldn’t be nice to be always blamed when people ask who chose
that
awful baby name, right? Okay, kidding aside. Sharing on this kind of
decision-making is a good way of furthering your bond as a couple, not
to
mention the possibility of coming up with a better baby name. Remember
that the
“two heads are better than one” thought also applies to dealing with
the
troubles of finding the most suitable baby name for your baby.
Sound,
appeasing relatives and friends and avoiding embarrassing initials and
discovery of disgusting meanings are some of the major concerns that
should be
considered in your quest for the perfect baby name. You might find them
a bit
taxing. But in the long run, you’ll see that doing your homework will
make your
baby thank you when the right time comes. Happy baby naming!
Note:
While every
care is taken to provide medically accurate and up to date information
in this web site, it is to be noted that this advice is not intended to
replace the advice of your physician. Before undertaking the advice
contained in this web site, you should consult a medical professional.
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