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How to Choose a Baby Name
Tips for finding the perfect name for your little one.
Naming a human is a big decision. Here's how to approach it.
Things to Consider
- Initials (do they spell anything awkward?)
- Nicknames (wanted and unwanted)
- How it sounds with last name
- Popularity (too common? too unique?)
- Spelling (will they correct it forever?)
- Family significance
Decision Strategies
- Make separate lists, then compare
- Say the name out loud many times
- Imagine the name on a resume
- Test it with the middle and last name
- Keep it secret until birth (avoids unsolicited opinions)
Common Pitfalls
Trendy spellings, names that will date poorly, names that are difficult to pronounce, choosing before you meet the baby.