The name you choose for your baby may shape parts of their personality, though it's hard to say how much. Outside perception of a name can have an impact on how a child develops. For example, research indicates that people with names that are easier to pronounce confer truthiness, or are assumed to be more credible than those with harder to pronounce names. Additionally, how teachers pronounce students' names can have a negative effect on that student's identity. Whether the mispronunciation was accidental or not, kids might feel embarrassed or shame surrounding their language or culture. These experiences can in turn influence your child's character.