20 Signs You Have Chosen the Right Baby Name
By: Sarah Cullen
Tags: How To Choose A Baby Name, Choosing, Babies Babies Babies, Baby Names, Tips And Tricks

How do you know when you have selected the best baby name for your soon to arrive child? It’s not easy for most people, but it will happen after hours and hours of exposure to baby name lists, long periods of thinking about school friends’ names, trawling the internet and speaking to friends and family.

When you come across the right name, it’s like a light has suddenly turned on. You cannot stop repeating the name in your head and it just won’t leave you alone. This is how you know it is worthy of presenting to your partner!

We are here to help you to trim down your list and get to that right lovely name by sharing with you a guide on how to choose the best for your baby boy or girl.

We all know how difficult it is to choose a baby name. We have to think about it thoroughly because our children will be wearing it for the rest of their lives. And we don’t want them to hate us for giving them a hideous name, right?

Expectant parents have different ways and reasons for giving a specific name for their children. One common practice is that they want to keep their legacy alive, so they give their child a respected ancestor’s name. Some parents give popular people’s names (like an athlete’s or an artist’s name) because they look up to that person and would want their children to grow up like them.

Another way is naming their child a foreign word that has a beautiful meaning. Some ended giving a virtue name in hopes of making their child grow up to exhibit that virtue. While others choose to create their own, out of the box, and very unique, this is so their children will stand out and will be easily identifiable.

So, you may ask, “Which one should I follow?” Well, there is no one correct way to name a child. You must follow what you think and feel, is right. If you are confused and have a lot of beautiful choices in your list, you should check out the following signs below to find that perfect name for your child. It is a must that you ask the following questions to yourself and hopefully, you will get a lovely name after answering the 20 items.

Here is a guide for baby names that will ensure the name you select works well for your child.

Ask yourself the following:

1. Does the name you thought of gives you an adorable nickname?

Their nickname should be as lovely as their original moniker. For sure, their friends would shorten their names.

2. Does it sound good together with their last name?

The perfect name should complement the last name.

3. Do you and your husband love the baby name?

If you argue about it, most probably, it is not the right name. The name should be loved by both parents!

4. Do your friends love the name?

It will actually help you if you ask a few friends’ opinions about choosing your baby’s name. Some would even do the research for you!

5. Are the baby name’s initials embarrassing?

Remember, you don’t want to have a B.S. initial or a WTF or a LOL or FAT. Anything that will cause them social anxiety should be steered clear of.

6. Does the baby name give a positive vibe?

Your little one’s name should radiate positivity. It should make you happy just by saying the name.

7. Can you imagine an adult with that name?

Will people take them seriously as an adult in a management role for example?

8. Does the baby name mean something special?

If the name means a lot to you and it means something beautiful and it ticks all the other boxes here, then it could be the one!

9. Is it easy to pronounce?

A very unique name with a very unique spelling can definitely start a conversion but most likely, your child will get tired of correcting other people all the time.

10. Is it easy to spell?

It is very tiring to correct other people, most especially if your child grows up to be a Grammar Nazi.

11. Does the baby name connote something negative?

If the name is associated with someone or something bad, then no, it is not the right one.

12. Does the baby name rhyme with a profanity?

If yes, again, it’s a no-no! You can’t take any chances on this because high school children are fond of coining nicknames.

13. Does the baby name come from a fad?

If you are fond of something like music or literature, make sure you choose a name that is beautiful and too outdated. Be wise! For sure there are a lot of beautiful choices and alternatives.

14. Is the baby name common?

You have to make sure that it is not TOO common like naming them with the same name of five other children in their classroom.

15. Does it initiate unnecessary comparison?

If it is, then choose another one.

16. Is the baby name too unique?

Moderation is the key. It is good to give exotic names and unique ones, but it will definitely backfire to your child if it is too peculiar. Other children may make fun of him or her.

17. Is the baby name keeping with the times?

Halicarnassus may have been a beautiful and popular name probably in the 5th Century.

Name your child something that will be appreciated in today’s time to avoid embarrassment. You don’t want them to be picked on because of their names.

18. Does the baby name have a lovely middle name too?

Just like the first name, choose something beautiful too.

19. Does the baby name suit the personality you hope for your child?

Of course, a gorgeous name would add up to your child’s character and charisma.

20. Does the baby name make you smile every time you say it?

If it does, then you know it is the one. You will just feel that it is right every time you say it.

We wish you good luck in finding your little one’s perfect name. We hope that we were able to help you with this crucial task. Should you need more inspiration for baby names, we have some articles that will surely help!

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