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Oh Baby! Finding the Right Name for Your Baby
Excerpt : Choosing a Baby Name: By: GranMamma Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will help you give your baby his or her very first gift. 1. Religion: For some parents, religion
Choosing a Baby Name: By: GranMamma Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will help you give your baby his or her very first gift. 1. Religion: For some parents, religion plays a major role in choosing a baby name. Roman Catholics traditionally choose saints’ names. Jews traditionally choose Old Testament names. Names of deceased relatives are often chosen. Protestants often choose both Old and New Testament names. If you need some ideas on choosing names from the Bible, go here. Interesting Fact! : The majority of the people in the Western hemisphere have names from
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2. Number of Names. You have many options when it comes to the number of names you choose for your baby. It is very common for a baby to be given three names, however, this is not mandatory. You may choose a first and last name; a first and last name and only a middle initial; initials for both first and middle names; or several middle names. Keep in mind, though, that several middle names will cause space problems for your child any time he or she fills out a form. 3. Sounds. Names are easy or hard to say depending
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Interesting Fact! : Whoopi Goldberg’s original name is Caryn Johnson. 4. Pronunciation. Nobody likes to have their name mis-pronounced. This is an important factor to keep in mind with unique names. 5. Popularity. Choosing a popular name increases the likelihood that there will be other children in your child’s school with the same name. This may make him or her not
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Go here to view the most popular names. 6. Stereotypes. Many names create a positive or negative image. A name is often a person’s first introduction to others. Therefore, you must make careful considerations when choosing a name to fit your new baby. 7. Initials. Initials of a person’s name often spell word’s. If you choose to take this route, be sure that it will be a word you son or daughter will be happy with. 8. Meanings. Almost every name has a meaning. However, most
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9. Family History. Family History often comes into play when naming a baby. If you have to use a family name that you aren’t happy with, consider using it as a middle name. 10. Celebrity Names. A common source of today’s baby names comes from the names of celebrities and from the names that celebrities choose for their children. Characters from the TV and movies are another popular source. 11. Make sure that the name you choose is one that your child will be able to grow with.
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12. It is important for both parents to compromise when selecting a name for your baby. However, keep in mind that you can always use two names, using one as a middle name. Good Luck! A new baby is one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime. Copyright 2005. GranMamma is the webmaster at the 
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