Picking A Name Before Your Pregnancy Ends
Picking a Name Before Your Pregnancy Ends
The most important job of expectant parents before the last pregnancy week ends is finalizing a name for their unborn baby. Since you already know the child’s sex in the middle of your pregnancy, you can now be ready with that perfect name for your boy or girl. Remember, your child should love his or her name when he/she grows up. Children don’t like to be made fun of if their name is – well, funny. A lot of thought must go into choosing the right name.
Classical names are becoming popular again and Isabella and Olivia were the most popular baby names 2009.
Origin
Origin of the name can give your child a sense of identity. For example, if your ancestors came from Sicily, you can consider giving an Italian name to your child.
Sound of Name
The name should be easy to pronounce. Don’t choose a name you have a hard enough time saying, imagine how hard it’ll be for your own child to learn. The spelling can also be a cause for concern. Your child must learn how to spell his/her name, you don’t want a name that has over 20 letters long.
Meaning
Meaning can be another factor when choosing a name, learn what that name means before you pick it. You might want something that means something dear to you. Think about choosing a positive meaning for your child, this is the first thing that will be associated with him/her the moment he/she is born.
Gender names
Gender naming is another important issue. Think about if the name sounds like a boy’s name or a girl’s name. There are names that can go either way such as Sam, Erin or Angel.
Nicknames
When picking out a name, don’t forget that your child may end up being called by a nickname because of the name you have chosen. If this is something you don’t want, try picking a name that can’t be shortened. But don’t be surprised if it happens anyways. If you don’t mind, try picking out a name that’ll have a nickname you enjoy.