Picking the right name for your baby

How To Pick A Baby Name

Remember that a name is a gift from you to your baby that will last a lifetime. It is a term of endearment indicative of your undying love and affection. It makes your baby part of the family. In that sense, it’s more than just a form of identification on a birth certificate. With that being said, make sure you choose a name that reflects the type of adult you would like your baby to become. If you want him or her to be a studious, learned person, you might want to know how to pick a baby name that embodies knowledge, reason, and contemplation. If, on the other hand, your goal is to produce a star athlete, you might pick a name for your baby that embodies physical strength and perseverance.

How to Pick a Name for Your Baby with Nicknames in Mind

Remember those cruel names that flew around the schoolyard back in second grade? Knowing how to pick a baby name that has a low to moderate chance of being made fun of or distorted by other kids is not easy. Go through all the variations of the name you’re most interested in before you settle on it. Then, once you’re through with that hurdle, consider also the sound of the name. It should fit harmoniously with both the last name and middle name. And it shouldn’t become a tongue twister for others to say, either! Imagine your baby’s K-12 teachers stumbling through a long first name attached to a long last name. The best fit is a short last name with a long first name and vice versa.

6/12/2007 11:50:46 AM