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10 Things To Consider Before Naming Your Baby

After you have had a baby, the first thing you would look into is getting a perfect name to fit your little bundle of joy. Though there are a million names family and friends would offer, you as a parent would want to choose the best.

Choosing a name for your baby is not an easy task as there are a lot of things to consider before naming your baby. Although you may think it is just a name, there are certain things involve in it since it is something your baby will have for the rest of his/her life.

Parents need to chose a desired name for their baby so as to avoid changing it in the future. Many who go by numerology and other spiritual ways, need to also keep in mind things to consider before naming your baby. Boldsky shares with you some of the things to think about when naming a baby, take a look:

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The Right Spelling

The Right Spelling

The right spelling is very important when it comes to naming your baby. There are beautiful names like Danielle and Daniel which can make out the difference in gender.

The Pronunciation Of The Name

The Pronunciation Of The Name

When you have thought of a name before the baby is born, you will learn to know the different ways of pronouncing it before you actually come to a conclusion.

The Feeling

The Feeling

The best is to name the baby before he/she is born, so in this way you get the feeling and the connection to the child before the baby comes into the world. This is one of the things to consider before naming your baby.

Uniqueness In The Name

Uniqueness In The Name

Do not opt for names which are common like Mary, Tom or Jack. There should be something uniqueness in the name you choose for your baby.

Significance Of The Name

Significance Of The Name

One of the things to consider before naming your baby is to find out the significance of the name. When the name has a meaning to it, it kind of makes you feel important and satisfied.

Agreement Of The Couple

Agreement Of The Couple

Before naming the baby, both the parents need to like the name. This is important as it is your son/ daughter and you as a parent have the right to say no to a name you don't favour.

If It Rhymes

If It Rhymes

If it rhymes, then there is a problem. Never pick names which you know will have a teaser to it. This is one of the things to consider before naming your baby.

The Length Of The Name

The Length Of The Name

Before naming the baby, you need to make sure that the length of the name is not too weird for your son or daughter to go through for the rest of his/her life.

Popularity

Popularity

One of the things to consider before naming your baby is to see how popular it is. Couples love to name their kids mostly after role models or celebrities if they are a fan of such people. After the rise of Sachin Tendulkar, many parents named their child Sachin.

Co-ordination Of The Surname

Co-ordination Of The Surname

The co-ordination of the surname has to go well with the first name. Therefore, a name which sounds well with the surname and middle name is important. This is one of the things to consider before naming your baby.

Story first published: Monday, May 12, 2014, 17:43 [IST]
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