Do you often read the birth announcements and ask yourself "What were they thinking?" when you come across a really awful/ugly/plain/out there name? To help combat this, I have come up with a list of things future parents should consider when deciding on their little ones' names...
1. Is the name easy to spell? With some of the ridiculous spellings I've seen lately, I suggest choosing a name that does not require your child to spell it out to every single person! Perhaps avoid those names that can be spelt multiple ways (eg Ashley, Ashleigh or Ashlee), or choose the spelling that is the most common. Above all, avoid inventing the spelling. I can vow for this, as the other day I saw 'Cameron' spelt as 'Kamron'!
2. Will the name suit the child for his/her entire life? The name 'Richard' doesn't really suit a baby, just like 'Jayden' doesn't suit a senior citizen! If you want the name to last a lifetime, stick with classic names such as 'Thomas' or 'Emily'.
3. Does the first name suit the surname? While the first name should sound nice with the last name, it's probably best to avoid any rhyming. Chelsea Helsey or something similar is probably a little over the top! Also make sure you avoid the first name being similar to the surname, John Johns immediately springs to mind here! Also look at the initials of your first name and last name. I've heard of someone's name being W. Anchor. Probably not a good look!
4. Are you happy with the associated nicknames that may eventuate? Calling your son 'Richard' may see him being called 'Dick' for the rest of his life. Are you comfortable with that?
5. Have you made the choice for yourself or for your baby? Sure, you may like the name Adolf, but have you really thought about how this name may impact on your child's life? Others may also be offended by your choice, so please make sensible decisions!
1. Is the name easy to spell? With some of the ridiculous spellings I've seen lately, I suggest choosing a name that does not require your child to spell it out to every single person! Perhaps avoid those names that can be spelt multiple ways (eg Ashley, Ashleigh or Ashlee), or choose the spelling that is the most common. Above all, avoid inventing the spelling. I can vow for this, as the other day I saw 'Cameron' spelt as 'Kamron'!
2. Will the name suit the child for his/her entire life? The name 'Richard' doesn't really suit a baby, just like 'Jayden' doesn't suit a senior citizen! If you want the name to last a lifetime, stick with classic names such as 'Thomas' or 'Emily'.
3. Does the first name suit the surname? While the first name should sound nice with the last name, it's probably best to avoid any rhyming. Chelsea Helsey or something similar is probably a little over the top! Also make sure you avoid the first name being similar to the surname, John Johns immediately springs to mind here! Also look at the initials of your first name and last name. I've heard of someone's name being W. Anchor. Probably not a good look!
4. Are you happy with the associated nicknames that may eventuate? Calling your son 'Richard' may see him being called 'Dick' for the rest of his life. Are you comfortable with that?
5. Have you made the choice for yourself or for your baby? Sure, you may like the name Adolf, but have you really thought about how this name may impact on your child's life? Others may also be offended by your choice, so please make sensible decisions!
6. Is your choice simply based on a fad? Ensure you choose a name you are likely to love in the future. There's no point calling your son 'Cruz' if you're going to wonder what you were thinking in years to come.
7. Is the name easy to pronounce? A friend of mine has to sound her name out to everyone. While she admits she likes her unusual name, she said she's quite sick of sounding her name out to everyone, while stating its origin in the questions that follow. All I ask is that you take this example on board!
8. Are there any obvious connections to a famous person? If your surname is Taylor, perhaps avoid the name Elizabeth. Similarly, I once knew of a person called Frank Lee, who was constantly asked if he knew of the famous quote from Gone With The Wind. You get the idea!
Well there it is folks. If you have any other burning questions to add to this list, why not comment on this post?
Love,
The Name Dame
The Name Dame
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