Naming a baby is no easy task. However,
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.
Interesting Fact! : The majority of people in Western hemisphere have names from Bible. The New Testament is a more popular source of names than Old Testament.
2. Number of Names. You have many options when it comes to 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 upon combination of letters used. A name such as Harry Berry invites potential teasing. Try this to create a nice effect: choose a first name that has same amount of syllables as last name. Whoopi Goldberg is a good example.
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 likelihood that there will be other children in your child’s school with same name. This may make him or her not feel as unique. However, a child with a popular name may be perceived better by peers than a child with a unique name.
