Helpful Tips to Help You Choose a Name for Your Baby
Whether you are having your first, second, third, or fourth baby...choosing a name for your baby is a big deal and always a tough decision.
By following these tips, the process of choosing a name for your baby will hopefully be easier.
Remember, a name is something a person has to live with for their entire lives. Make sure you name your baby something you can live with forever.
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Pick a Name That Fits With Your Last Name
When choosing a baby name, choose a name that fits with your last name. Avoid picking a first and last name with the same amount of letters. Also don't name your baby something that rhymes and doesn't flow. For example, don't name your baby Lacey Kacey :)
Notice the name rhymes AND has the same amount of letters.
Notice the name rhymes AND has the same amount of letters.
Initials
Whether you are using a middle name or not, you should think about the initials.
For example, avoid picking something that spells something crazy out like FAT or TP.
For example, avoid picking something that spells something crazy out like FAT or TP.
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Special Meaning
Most names have special meanings or origins.
You might want to pick a name that has a special meaning to you. For people who love music, or want music to be a big part of their babies life, they might pick a name they like that means "songbird".
You might want to pick a name that has a special meaning to you. For people who love music, or want music to be a big part of their babies life, they might pick a name they like that means "songbird".
Use a book or ebook
There are thousands of names that you can name your baby. By purchasing a book or ebook, you can choose which names you like from literally thousands of names and save them and narrow down the choices.
Books and ebooks usually have other information in them like:
Name Meanings
Alternate Spellings
What to avoid
What not to avoid
Most popular baby names
Least popular baby names
Ebooks are nice because they save trees and you don't have to worry about shipping costs if you are ordering online.
Real books are nice because you can hold them in your hands, take them with you, and write in them. Scroll down for a list below of baby naming books on amazon you might like.
Books and ebooks usually have other information in them like:
Name Meanings
Alternate Spellings
What to avoid
What not to avoid
Most popular baby names
Least popular baby names
Ebooks are nice because they save trees and you don't have to worry about shipping costs if you are ordering online.
Real books are nice because you can hold them in your hands, take them with you, and write in them. Scroll down for a list below of baby naming books on amazon you might like.
Baby Name Books
The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby by Laura Wattenberg
Yes, your baby's perfect name is out there. The tr more...0 points
The Complete Book of Baby Names (Complete Book of) by Lesley Bolton
Welcoming a new baby into the family is one of the more...0 points
100,000 + Baby Names: The Most Complete Baby Name Book: Including 300+ Fascinating Lists, The Latest Naming Trends, Key to Gender-Neutral Names
This complete baby naming resource includes more n more...0 points
The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book: The BabyNames.com Guide to Choosing the Best Name for Your New Arrival by Jennifer Moss, Babynames.com
From one of the top parenting websites-a comprehen more...0 points
Cool Names by Pamela Redmond Satran, Linda Rosenkrantz
Five years ago, America's leading baby-name expert more...0 points
Incorporate Family Names
You may want to name your baby after a family member or someone that means a lot to you. If you don't want the first name to be named after someone, try the middle name.
You can even mix names to include more than one member of the family.
For example,
Using the name Ann and Lee could be Annalee.
You can even mix names to include more than one member of the family.
For example,
Using the name Ann and Lee could be Annalee.
Other Childrens names
If you have other children, you might want to choose a baby name that sounds good with your other childrens names. For example, avoid doing something like this...
Anna
Tim
Lucy
Eziekialthad
:) And yes, I made that last one up. Maybe it is a real name?
Anna
Tim
Lucy
Eziekialthad
:) And yes, I made that last one up. Maybe it is a real name?
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Spelling
A lot of people are trying to find different and unique ways to spell their childrens names. While this is okay, avoid it when using a common name like Emily.
Your child won't want to go through life always correcting people or having their name mispelled on everything.
Your child won't want to go through life always correcting people or having their name mispelled on everything.
Treat Others How You Would Want To Be Treated
Don't name your kid something you would not want to be named yourself. Chances are, if you would hate being named whatever name it is, they will too. Treat others the way you would want to be treated :) Give them a name they can be proud of!
Hidden Jokes
Avoid naming your baby something with a hidden joke.
Some names can be shortened or changed slightly to mean something differently. Also, don't name your baby a name just because you think its funny!
For example,
Paige Turner
It might look good written, but if you say it out loud it sounds like "Page Turner"
Some names can be shortened or changed slightly to mean something differently. Also, don't name your baby a name just because you think its funny!
For example,
Paige Turner
It might look good written, but if you say it out loud it sounds like "Page Turner"
Say It Out Loud
Like the above example, say the name out loud to yourself and to other people you know. Does it sound good? Does it flow?
Nicknames
To avoid having permanent baby names or adult names, try naming your baby something that can have many different nicknames they can choose to be called.
For example,
Isabella can be:
Izzie
Bella
Isabella
Or
Evelyn can be:
Eve
Evie
Evelyn
For example,
Isabella can be:
Izzie
Bella
Isabella
Or
Evelyn can be:
Eve
Evie
Evelyn
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