Rules for Naming Your Baby?

The pregnancy test was positive, and you’ve confirmed it with your OB/GYN. Maybe you’ve even had your first ultrasound and you know if you’re having a boy or a girl… now comes one of the greatest joys of this miracle – brainstorming for the perfect name for your new little one!

Then comes the realization that choosing your baby’s name is an enormous responsibility! This choice could potentially affect your child for the rest of his/her life. Some may choose a family name, while others want to be as creative as possible so their child has a unique name. Whatever the reasoning behind your possible choices, there are some “rules” that might help you to make this decision, and also keep you from picking a “bad” baby name.  🙂  But in the end, name your baby what YOU want. (Rule number 25 – Don’t listen to anyone else!).

Here are some of the 25 Rules for Naming Your Baby from thestir.com:

Don’t Name Your Child After Food:   this one may seem obvious but we have all heard the stories of someone who knows someone who named their baby after some kind of fruit, etc. I seem to recall a story I once heard about the name Orangelo, because the mom loved orange jello during her pregnancy!

Avoid Names That People Hate:   I read this list and personally loved many of the names on the list, so remember rule number 25!

Avoid Names With 8,000 Different Spellings:  like Caitlyn. Kaitlyn, Catelyn, Caitlin… oops I think I might have missed this one when I named my daughter… 🙂

Consider Your Kid’s Initials:  When initials spell a word, it can lead to teasing… just ask Ashley Suzanne Smith…

Avoid Adjectives:  yes,  a soccer player named his son Trendy last year. Others to avoid would include Heavenly, Splendid, Scenic, etc.

Click here for the full list of 25 Rules for Baby Naming, and remember, sometimes parents like to actually see the baby before making a final name decision.

If you are interested in seeing your baby BEFORE he or she is born, we would love to give you a 4D ultrasound to experience the real-time movements of your little one, and to let you see that perfect little face!  Call us today to make your appointment:  706-507-0700