Choosing a Baby Name
Take Your Time
The worst thing you could do when choosing a baby name is to rush into it. Settling for second best may affect you and your child for a lifetime! Donīt commit yourself to the first name that you fancy. Keep searching until you find a name that you are 110% happy with. And donīt forget that you donīt need to have a name for your baby before birth. Some parents have been known to wait 2 or 3 weeks before deciding on that perfect name.
What Does it Mean?
Some parents donīt really care for the meaning of their babyīs name, where as others base their decision soley around it. But, in our opinion a quick check couldnīt hurt. Do you really want your big strong boy to have a name that means "pretty flower"? If you have a meaning in mind, but donīt know what names contain that meaning, visit www.namestobe.com
Spelling
Try to make sure you donīt choose a name that ends with the same letter that your last name begins with. This can sometimes make pronounciation a challenge. There are some exceptions to this rule, but in general it is best to keep it in mind when choosing a baby name. Try it for yourself and youīll see what we mean. Letters like "l" and "s" are especially bad.
Say it Out Loud
Instead of refering to your unborn baby as he or she or "the baby", try using one of the names that you like for a week or so. Saying it out loud and using it in common sentences will give you a better idea of how much you really like the name. Donīt forget, some names look great when written on paper, but sound terrible off the tongue.
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