Choosing Baby Names To Go With Surname By Meaning

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One of the biggest decisions that parents need to make is choosing the best name for their little ones. Every parent wants the name that they choose to reflect their babies’ personalities. Perhaps, that is why they spend a lot of time racking their brains to come up with the perfect name. If your due date is around the corner, you will know what we are talking about. Here, we bring you some tips that can help you pick just the right name for your precious, little angel:

1. Don’t Choose Names That Rhyme With The Last Names

Make sure that the name you choose flows well with the last name. Also, be careful about the sound that the word combination makes since his/her peers might make fun of it. You know how kids can be at a young age and we are sure that you don’t want your kid to be made fun of. So, be careful about this.

2. Check The Spelling Of Your Little One’s Initials

Check The Spelling Of Your Little One's Initials
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Just remember to check the initials of the full name once to ensure that no funny or bad words can be derived from it. You don’t want a classmate to notice that your little one’s initials make some embarrassing words and tease him/her for it.

3. Pronunciation Of The Name

Pronunciation Of The Name
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If the name has a familiar pronunciation, it can cause several misunderstandings. So, moms and dads should make this problem clear to others so that people around don’t misspell their little ones’ names. Or, choose a name that people can easily pronounce.

4. Choose The Pet Name Wisely

Choose The Pet Name Wisely
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If you also want the little one to have a short and trendy version of his/her name, you can also think of a technique to pick the name wisely. For instance, Nishant can be Nishu or Maxwell can become Max.

5. Name: Popular Or Unique?

Name Popular Or Unique
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First, you need to decide whether you want your baby to have a unique or a popular name. While some parents want their kids to have the most trending name, others avoid picking a name that is the same as high-profile celebrities.

6. Remember That Your Little One Will Grow Up

 

In their quest of finding an adorable name for their kids, many parents forget that they need to choose some ‘serious’ name. Don’t pick a childlike name that might not sound so proper when your little one grows up to be an engineer or a professor.

7. Ask Others To Pitch In

Ask Others To Pitch In
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Some parents find it really hard to come up with a perfect name for their little ones, especially if they have to decide in the last minute. At this point, it is better to take in suggestions from close friends and relatives. Otherwise, you may regret this later on. They might even offer their valuable opinion if some name doesn’t sound right.

8. Research To Find What The Name Means

Research To Find What The Name Means
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Almost every parent wishes for their children’s name to reflect their personalities. The name should be such that it evokes warmth and happiness. So, when you pick your list of top five names, be sure to do a thorough research to find out the meanings and the origins of these names. And, what these names mean with respect to the last names. This can make all the difference!

9. Figure Out The Gender Affiliations

Figure Out The Gender Affiliations
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More often than not, people identify a person’s gender with the help of his/her name. For instance, if someone hears the name ‘Sana’, they will automatically assume that everyone is talking about a girl. But, then, there are a lot of gender neutral names out there. In such a scenario, it is important to make sure that the pronunciation gives the gender of the little one away. For instance, the difference between ‘Aradhya’ and ‘Aradhyaa’.

The most important thing to remember is that there is no need to rush when you are zeroing in on a name. Take your time but ensure that the name you choose truly reflects your little one’s worth. Good luck!

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