As we all know what we name our babies can affect him, her, or God help you both them for the rest of their lives. Do you remember the song by Johnny Cash named A Boy Named Sue? Do you remember how this guy was tormented all his life because he was given a girl's name to toughen him up.
Surely Sue would not have made that same choice if he was permitted to name himself. It has occurred to me more than once that a child should be given the chance to name him or herself. Sleeping babies named John might reinvent themselves later in life as Sid Vicious. It could happen.
When my son was born I was accosted by administrative type right when my wife was leaving the labor room. I had forgotten what we wanted to name him and I was in a fright. My wife was still on goofy juice. She thought that he would have to make his way through life nameless.
Some parents have gone crazy naming their children names so unique that they make no sense at all, except to them. They claim that the googleability of their child's name may become VERY relevant when they being job hunting. Do ya think that this is a little obsessive? Dah!
Give it thought. Verify that the name will not turn people off or has some other connotations that will follow the infant. An odd name will surely cause many unforeseen problems for a young adult. A well known musician named is children Moon Unit and Dweezil. What fuss do you think that can cause?
A person's name should also be easy. Simply stated, it needs to be easy for others to spell and pronounce. Learning to spell English is hard enough because of the awkward spellings. Use a J for a J sound and not a G. This is your opportunity to make a good decision. Decide well.
Large families have an added factor. Giving your child one name over the another's might upset Great Uncle Ling Ling. Don't give in to the stresses others may cause you. Do it your way.
Honestly, just name the baby girl or boy something that you think works. It must work for you and work for the child too! Can you see yourself calling from the downstairs -- Optimus Prime get down here and take the trash out. Ultimately it should be a name that helps you and your baby sleep all through the night.
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