How do you choose a baby name anyway?
Come on, you have met people (or maybe it was you) who were teased about their name. I went to school with a girl named Iowa, and read a baby announcement for an unfortunate little guy named Xylon. My own mother's maiden name had the initials P.E.W!
Names are probably the most personal gift (or curse, depending on your point of view) parents give their children, so it's my hope that the resources here will help you do the right thing for your child.
After all, we should be nice to our kids, they will choose our nursing home!
Naming Your Baby
Naming your baby may be the one of the first BIG decisions you'll make as a parent, so DON't blow it, ok?
Choosing Baby Names
How do you go about picking a name for your baby? Here's a quick lesson in Baby Names 101, including some cautionary tales of what not to name your baby. So does your name have a story? Why did you choose your baby's name? Any name you hate? Please throw your two cents into our free for all comments section! And thanks for Jodi Bonjour at the mom tech review for the idea!
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Baby Name Resoursces
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Did You Learn Anything About Baby Names?
dc64 wrote...
Choosing your child's name is one of the greatest and most frustrating experiences. This child is going to carry that name for the rest of their lives. I still like the names of my children, and they have never complained about them either, (thank goodness). The funny thing is that their personalities exactly match their names! 5 stars
Posted October 19, 2008
ricarde wrote...
Cute and informative! I'll be sure to choose the right baby name for my baby when I get married. lol.
Posted October 02, 2008
chloecavanaugh wrote...
Great lens, I'm too old now, but this will come in handy for my next grandchild, (not in the near future, lol!
I do like the name Chaz, oh of course, that's my son't name.
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