What do you think are some important things to consider when naming your child?

Our baby daughter will be born in around 4 weeks and we're STILL not sure what to name her! We have a little list of names, but...I don't know. What do you think parents should keep in mind when naming their children?

What do you think are some important things to consider when naming your child?
Yell it. Out Loud around the house to make sure it sounds ok. don't do anything overly exotic. I also imagined her being an attorney or President. Would you hire or vote for someone with that name?
Reply:1/ Whether you both like the name.


2/ Is there a relative with the same name - if so are you honoring them?


3/ How common is the name - do you want it to be made up, common, or traditional.


4/ How does it sound with your surname.


5/ What letters will the initials spell - you don't won't *** or DIE etc!


6/ What nicknames - are there for the name do you like it? For example - if you like the name Isabelle but not Issy - why not Isabella with Bella as a nickname?


7/ Will the name age well? Can you imagine a president Jojo or Dr Sammie?


8/ Will he/she be teased for her name or proud?


9/ Does it roll of the tongue? Elizabeth Janey Ellyson - doesn't sound too great - even though you may love all the names!


10/ FINALLY - could you bring yourself to say it 100 times a day?





Overall - you must be happy with the name and love it to bits!





Good Luck:)
Reply:Best advice I ever saw was in a Canadian Living magazine. It was about the rise of unusual names and unique spellings.





It said that if you felt embarrased going to a playground and the shouting the name (like your kid was kicking sand in some other kids' face) then it was time to pick a new name. It suggested you even try it out. Going to a crowded area with lots of kids and saying the name really loudly.





My mother always said that baby names are really just tentative ideas. You can't know what to name a baby until they're here.





I think sometimes you just know when you see your daughter.











I totally agree with the poster above. Will the name suit her as a child, teenager and adult? Could you imagine her doing anything she wanted - CEO, teacher, vetrinarian, judge? If you couldn't imagine going to a doctor named Candy, I highly recommend you don't name your daughter that.
Reply:1. What the name means. Who wants to name their kid something that means, "Unhappy"?


2. Remembering that your kid will have this name for the rest of their lives...or until they decide to change it. They will eventually join the workforce. Names like Peaches or Moxie don't work for non-celebrity/non-rich people.


3. Don't saddle your kid with a name that has high expectations such as Champion. The meaning can be there, that's fine, but the actual name, sometimes comes back to bite you in the butt. I know a kid named Patience and Lord have mercy, she is not.


4. Yell the kids name outloud like they are in trouble or they need to come home for dinner. If it flows, great! If not, you may want to reconsider the structure of the name/names you've chosen.


5. Don't worry about picking out a single name right now. A list of names you like is all that is required. You may find you don't even want to use those names. My godson was supposed to be named something I hated and bam! He was born and suddenly it was Tyler lol.
Reply:My husband and I had this list


We both have to love the first name


Middle are family names


It have to go with the last name


It must sound good on a adult, as well as a child


My husband did not something common or had a nickname, his name were michael, and hated how common it was and people called him mike
Reply:Think about it. I mean really consider it. Is the name something you could picture your daughter--when she is older--saying? "My name is..."


Always consider your family. Is there someone who you really want to honor? You could use there name or middle name in your daughters.


Try not to make anything too silly. I love cute nicknames, but I like a full name for the nickname. That is just my personal opinion...but if you want to call your daughter "Mini" name her Minerva...so she has something to fall back on. (My great aunt was named "Mini" not Minerva and she hates it. She can never sound professional)


Remember, give your daughter a name she can use, no matter what she does. Lawyer, Mayor, Author, Artist, Business woman, President ....ect.
Reply:I agree yell it out loud and you and your spouse/partner say it too. So you can hear it from another mouth and voice. It could make a difference. We are having a hard time as well picking. I think I find the perfect one then a few days later I change it. I have one I really want more than anything and know its the perfect one but my sis in law miscarried last year late and used it thanks to my mother in law!!! That is my hold up for finally picking a name. I wish you luck in your search!!!
Reply:Im not pregnant, and dont have any children, but I know when the time comes I will think about:





Making sure the name is unique, yet not "weird"


Makes the child sound like a proper adult.


I think about the whole resume thing- I know its silly, but it is true.


Spelling is important





I saw a girl named Kasidi yesterday and thought...I would not hire her, or vote for her just because her name sounds like a trailor park 20 year old with bleached blonde hair...lol. (sorry if thats your name!)
Reply:I'm having a name problem, too. I've had one picked out for weeks and just now want to change it. Just consider these things. Make sure it sounds good with your last name. Think of if you had the name, would you be happy with it when you were grown? Also, do YOU love the name? Don't let others influence your decision (i'm trying to fight that off myself right now). Good Luck!
Reply:What the initials spell, how well it flows with just the last name, and how well it flows with the middle + last name, if it rhymes with anything, horrible meanings, how easy it is to pronounce, how common it will be when she's at school, if there's anything tease-worthy about it.








congrats :)
Reply:If the last name is one syllable the first should be 2, it sounds better. And vice versa.


The initials should not spell somthing silly, like DUD.


Strange first names should be avoided. Your child will thank you for it.


I kind of like the woman's family name for the child's middle name.