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How
To Name Your Baby
Naming your baby is one of the most exciting
things that you get to do when your baby is born. Remember
that you only get to do it once, and you can take your time.
You probably spent months thinking about it while you were
pregnant, but when the baby is born you may change your mind.
That's fine, but having decided that the name you had before
doesn't suit him or her, don't rush into a new choice. Baby
naming is a task that you should take very seriously.
Remember
that a name can define a person in many ways. Most
first names in our culture are gender-specific: we think
of Paul as a boy's name and Paula as a girl's. We take this
for granted. But a person's first name can also be a sign
of religion, heritage and class in many cultures. Some people
will make assumptions about your child because of his or
her name. Your child may have problems if their name does
not fit their identity - like in the Johnny Cash song, 'A
Boy Named Sue'.
Of course you will want to pick names that you like, but
also choose something that your child will be able to live
with happily, at least most of the time. A lot of kids go
through a phase of hating their names for a while and giving
them a middle name can help them accept your choice or give
them something to switch to. Experimental names and unusual
spellings are often chosen to make a child's name unique
but it can be annoying for the child if they constantly have
to correct people on the spelling of their name.
Try to avoid names or combinations of initials that will
cause the child to be teased. Sometimes it is hard to imagine
this yourself, but if you ask your friends they may see what
other kids might laugh at. Don't give your child a name that
rhymes or a name that sounds funny with your last name -
even if you think it sounds cute. Be careful that your child's
initials are not going to spell something embarrassing. If
you live in a country where your mother tongue is not the
main language, check with native speakers if the name you
are thinking of sounds good in the other language too.
It is also best to avoid fad names that will associate your
child with a particular trend. These names are usually fashionable
for 2 to 5 years and then drop sharply. Naming your child
after a pop star is usually a very bad idea. In 8 years'
time when your child is in grade school who knows what that
pop star will be doing.
Many people like to use a name that is in their family and
has been passed down. This is great for helping the child
to identify with your family history. Make sure that both
you and your spouse like the name. If you don't like the
name so much, you can make it a middle name.
I am sure you want to give your child a name that he or
she can carry proudly and happily all though life. Try to
find a solid, strong name that will suit an adult as well
as a child and that they can shorten if they want to, a name
that will grow with them. When naming your baby, choose wisely. #
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