What's in a Name?
by: Lee Hoskins
There are lists of things to "be aware of" as parents go to naming their little one. Things like "Name him this" or "Don't use John because it’s too common" or "Don't pick that name because she will get made fun of". Some might also say, "You should name him after your great uncle Harvey." "Don't name her Susan because it means...," it’s all a bunch of hype. Parents shouldn’t get caught up in all the do's and don’ts. Parents need to just pick a name they like. If you like the way it sounds, and you like the name, you're done. That’s it. It's the parent's responsibility and the parent's privilege to name their child, so they shouldn't give it up to anybody else. If parents wish to get a list of baby names to help generate ideas, a good resource is: http://www.SearchBabyNamesOnline.com.
It is a fact that as parents draw nearer to the day of delivery, they will find, everyone, even perfect strangers will come out of the woodwork, suggesting names. No worries, the parents of the upcoming newborn can get past this. All parents need to do is ignore these people. Sure, they should feel free to humor them by nodding their heads in an almost agreeable way, then, the parents just do what they were going to do in the first place. It’s their kid. They decide what the name will be.
Another thing, some say don't give a child a common name. Pick something original. This idea is unrealistic. There are upwards of 6 billion inhabitants on this earth, and if a person thinks that they are not going to get some repetitions in names, they are lying to themselves. The parents need to pick a name that they like, even if it’s Michael or John.
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What's in a Name?
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