5 Tips To Pick The Perfect Baby Names
Coming up with the
perfect baby names is exciting, but can be a daunting task. You either have way
too many choices that you can’t decide, or no good idea comes to your mind when
you most need it.
Whether you’re expecting
a baby or holding one in hand, still not yet sure what to put on the birth
certificate, here are 5 tips to help you pick the perfect baby
names:
1.
Choose Baby Names That Are Easy To Pronounce
It’s good to be unique
and creative, but your child will live with that name forever. Picking a name
that makes everyone goes “How do you spell your name?” every time your child
meets a new person would be exhausting. You don’t want your child to secretly get
frustrated over the fact that you gave them this name.
Consider choosing a good
name that is also easy to say and spell. Test out on your friends and family to
see whether they have difficulties saying or spelling it.
How does the name sound
with the surname? If the first and last names rhyme or are too similar, your
child may become the center of the jokes in no time.
Lastly, bear in mind that
your baby will become an adult one day. If your baby names are too cute (think:
Kitten) for a grown-up, maybe a lawyer or a doctor, don’t do it!
2.
Avoid Overly Common Baby Names
If your last name is very
common like Smith, Brown, or Williams, think of a more unique name for your
child. Having a very common name like John Smith will get very confusing for
your kid. It’s hard to stand out when there are many others that share the same
name. One way to check is using Facebook’s search box and see how common the
baby names you choose are.
You can also try
alternative spellings. Simply replacing an “e” or an “i”, or doubling a letter
can make overused baby names become fresh and original again (like Haley vs
Hallie).
I know this contradicts
with tip #1, but the point is to be creative yet realistic at the same time. If
your creativity goes over the top and might turn your child into a victim of
endless jokes at school simply because of his or her name, it’s probably not
the best way to go.
3.
Pick Baby Names With Important Meaning
You can pass on the
family tradition by combining and rearranging your family members’ names. Your
baby names can also be inspired by a character you love, a celebrity crush, or
somebody you admire. It’d be definitely more fun for your child to have a story
behind his or her name to proudly share with others.
You’ve got around six
weeks after your baby is born to register a name. Therefore, you can always
wait until the baby comes to the world and decide whether such a name suits
your child. When you meet and get to know your little one, you may change your
decision.
Another thing to consider
if you already have other children is whether your chosen baby name is too
similar to those you chose for older siblings. For example, if you name your
kids Ellen and Ella, it’d get very confusing for others to remember who is who.
4.
Does The Name Have Any Unpleasant Connotations?
However great the name
sounds, if it reminds you of an unfortunate event or a terrible person, it just
wouldn’t work. It’s totally fine to avoid a name that reminds you of the
annoying girl who bullied you in fifth grade. It also explains why you don’t
often hear names like Hitler.
If a name brings negative
thoughts to the mind, it’s probably not a good candidate for your baby names.
This depends entirely on your beliefs and knowledge of course. Just something
to consider while naming your baby!
5.
Check The Initials And Short Version Of Your Baby Names
Many parents easily miss
this step since the initials of their baby names don’t often come to their mind
immediately. Imagine giving your poor child a name like Aaron Simon Samuels
(initials: ASS) or Paul Imogen Green (initials: PIG). Their classmates will
definitely pick up on those embarrassing initials soon.
Do you like the shortened
version of the baby names? Even if you try to resist, a nickname or short
version of your child’s name will eventually surface. So think about it in
advance. If you cannot stand the shortened version of your baby name, cross it
off.
Still cannot choose? Here
are some ideas for you or you can look at baby names ideas from different
country at generate-name.net
Top Baby Names of 2018:
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