Perhaps one of the most rewarding stages of pregnancy is picking a name for your baby. Choosing a name for your child is often a neat but frustrating experience. The name you choose is the name that your child is forced to live with, which comes with a lot of pressure. Here are 10 tips to consider when choosing a name for your baby.
Don't let others influence your choice of a name
Everyone you come into contact with will have an opinion on the name you choose, and if you happen to take everyone's opinions into account, your child may end up with no name at all. Therefore, it is best to keep the name a secret until birth.
Think about problematic initials in a name
When thinking of names, the initials are most likely not something thought about, but should be. A friend recently picked a name for her daughter, realizing later that her initials were O.M.G., which may not look very good when monogrammed on a towel.
Make sure the name is pronounceable
Going through life constantly correcting others on the pronunciation of your name can become frustrating, and your child may not be thankful later on in life.
Think about teasing at school
Children can be brutal at times, as is their nature. Giving a child a name that rhymes with a something foul will not be in your child's best interest.
Know what the name means
It would be best to give your child a name that stands for something strong, such as Dustin, which means "brave warrior". The alternative could be Byron, which means "small cottage or house."
Figure out the spelling of a name
The spelling of a child's name could very well separate the Emily's from the EmmaLeigh's.
Spelling on its own can make a name more unique than those already thought of. Be careful when choosing spelling, though, because some spelling differences can change pronunciation.
Nicknames are inevitable
More often than not, children are given nicknames. Thinking about the nicknames that may come out of the name you choose may help the decision-making process.
Being unique is fine, but classic names work well
There is a fine line when choosing a unique name. If going in this direction, you must choose a name that is unique on its own, but is not too unique that it may take away from the character of the child. Classic names are classic because they have been tested and are well-liked by many.
Start early when picking names
Naming your child should start early on in pregnancy, such as within the first trimester. This is because names that sound good at the time may not sound good later on and starting early leaves plenty of room for change.
Pick a name both you and your spouse agree on
Both the mother and father should agree on the best name for your baby is to be confident in your decision. If you have done the research, though about it, and done the best you can, it's a wonderful gift both you and your child.
Source: Kristen Brenner
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