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Here are the Do's and
Don'ts
of Naming Your
Baby
- By
Brooke Schuman
Naming your baby, lets face it, it’s a big
decision to make. So how do you choose just
the right one? How do you make sure that
your baby will grow up to like his/her name?
In a world where the trend is creativity,
it’s still best to follow the basics. Here
are some do’s and don’ts to help get you
started creating that perfect baby name:
DO put longer first names with shorter last
names, or shorter first names with longer
last names. If both the first and the last
names are long the name is quite a mouthful
for the poor child to say. Ex. Samantha Klaminski. If both names are short, it could
sound like two first names - like Ricky
Bobby from Taladega Nights.
DON’T
have the first name rhyme with the last
name. Ex. Jack Black
DO name your child after his/her own
heritage
DON’T
name your child something that no one
can pronounce. This, although creative, can
draw unwanted attention to the child.
DO hold on to family names. Naming children
after their Grandparents or Great
Grandparents, is a way to remember those
close to us…even if those names end up being
the middle name.
DON’T
give a child a name where the initials
spell something. Ex. Zoey Isabella Taylor,
this spells ZIT. Another ex. Ashlee Samantha
Smith, or another ex. Pamela Michelle
Smith…this spells PMS. You get the point.
DO look at the meaning of a name - what it
symbolizes, or a quality that you would like
your child to have. Ex. Hope or Faith
DON’T
name your child after a TV or movie
star who is popular at the moment.
Chances are that the name will eventually
become outdated, or the big movie star could
become unpopular, and your little star will
remind everyone of him/her.
DO think of plenty of baby names. Write down
at least three or more names each. By
writing them down, and having choices that
you both like, it makes it easier for you
and your partner to both agree on the
perfect name for your child.
DON’T
give a child a nickname that could
stick in the future, like Butch or Stinky.
Anything that’s cute when your child is
little most likely won’t be when he/she gets
older.
DO use names where the child can have a
choice on what he/she wants to be called.
Ex. Samantha, or Sam or Elizabeth, or Liz.
DON’T
name your child really commonplace
names like Chris or Mike. Although nice
names, there will be five Mikes and three
Chris’s in your child’s third grade class.
Most of all, this is a very personal
decision. When you and your partner agree on
a name, don’t let others influence you in
your decision. Congratulations on the new
addition to the family! Follow these simple
guidelines and you will find the perfect
baby name for your perfect baby.
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