A name is an identification of a person. Just imagine yourself without a name, imagine a world without names. It is very difficult to imagine our world without names. There is no known history of when humans started using names. It is a very old tradition in every origin/culture; humans give names to newborn babies within a few days of baby birth. A differentiation has been given for male and female baby names from very early ages. In all cultures and origins, human wants meaningful baby names, baby names associated with God, Goddess, colors, good things or natural beauty.
Finding just the right name for your baby
Keep in mind there are literally hundreds of thousands of names in the world from a multitude of sources. A good way to begin is to jot down the names you like, couple them with your surname and see if any spring out at you. If you find one you like then you could be done straight away. However, if things do not happen that quickly, do not despair there are many other ways to find the right name.
Browse the internet or your local bookshops.
If you have access to the internet, it can be a good idea to do a search on baby names. You will find a huge selection of name sites there to look at. It will also give you the opportunity to find out the ethnic origin and meaning of the names that you are considering. Another option is to take a trip to your local bookshop. Pick up one of the baby naming books to help you with your process.
Deciding on how many names
Making the decision about how many names to give the baby can also have an effect on what you choose. If you find the perfect first name to go with your surname, you have to decide whether you want to add one or more middle names if you add any at all. Take into consideration that once you get more than one initial you can start spelling words. Having initials that spell a rude word or refer to something else unfortunate may not be exactly what your baby will appreciate in the years to come. This could be especially prevalent at school. Keep in mind that other children can be cruel.
Once you find out a new little person is going to enter your life, friends and family will probably give you their advice and opinions on what names they think you should call the baby. However, it is only your opinion that counts. Remember a name can define a person and reflect their personality. Only you, as a parent, can ultimately decide the name your child will have for the rest of their life.
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