A Top Ten Baby Name Or Something More Original

A Top Ten Baby Name Or Something More Original
By Terry Ross

Deciding what to name your baby can start of as an exciting
aspect of pregnancy but after trawling through thousands of baby
names it can all start to become rather daunting. However, as
you near your baby’s birth you have to make that final decision
and make your choice. Going for one of the top ten baby names
can often seem a sensible way to go, after all lots of people
like them so why shouldn’t it be a good choice for your child.
But what you have to remember is because lots of people like the
top ten baby names there are an awful lot of children with the
same name.

There are no half measures in finding that ideal baby name that
will become an intrinsic part of your child’s very identity.
People will judge your child by their name if you get your
baby’s name wrong you could be saddling them with years of
bullying or could prevent them from reaching their full
potential. With such a responsibility resting on your shoulders
it is very easy to take the easy way out and choose a name from
the top ten baby names list.

You may have very strong views as to whether your baby should
be given a name from the top 10 baby names list or if you should
call your baby something more unusual but your must take care in
not forcing your opinions on your partner and pushing them down
a route that they don’t like.

Look for a name where you can reach some common ground even if
the both of you have to reach some kind of compromise but don’t
ever forget the fact that it’s your baby and your baby alone who
has to live with the name you choose for their whole life. You
have to make that decision as to whether your child will be
happy being one of a crowd with one of the ten most popular
names of the time or whether they would prefer to appear more
unique or unusual with a name that is a little different. The
top ten baby names are a safe bet, there is little to dislike
about them other than their popularity but they have a very
great downside in that so many people will bear the same name.

If you are finding it difficult to make the decision then don’t
try and make it alone, involve your family to see what kind of
names they would go for and test some favourite names out on
family and friends to gauge their reaction. If you don’t want to
select a top ten baby name and really want to go with a more
unusual baby name perhaps consider one that can be shortened to
something more common.

If unusual or unique is the way you decide to go try and avoid
‘fad’ names and always consider possible nicknames. Take into
consideration how a name might be perceived by others, check
initials and make sure your chosen baby name is a good fit with
your surname. Don’t go for a name just to keep the family happy,
names of parents, grandparents or great aunt ‘whoevers’ aren’t
necessarily in keeping with modern times.

At the end of the day whatever baby name you choose, unusual,
unique or top 10 it will bring special meaning to your very
special unborn child.

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