If you think about it, a baby’s name is his or her primary source of identification for their entire life. Sure it can be fun thinking of baby names, but always keep in mind that, while your baby may not mind now, she may not think it’s so cute one day that you named her Nestle because you love chocolate so much.
* Try not to go too trendy. Sure Ashton Kutcher and Ashlee Simpson are popular now and can be seen in every single television show and entertainment magazine on the newsstand, but, trust me, you are not the first person to think of naming your new baby after them. In a few years time, I wouldn’t be surprised if every single boy in your child’s kindergarten class was named Ashton and every girl was named Britney or Beyonce.
* Look at your family tree. You will be surprised when you talk to relatives and find out your’s and your spouse’s family history and the names of distant relatives. You may come up with a real gem or a variation on an old family name. Maybe you have an aunt that practically raised you. You could name your baby girl a variation of that name to honor her. This will give your child’s name a sentimental feel to it.
* Ask your family and friends for suggestions. This tip almost doesn’t even need to be said as the second you start letting people know you’re pregnant, the name advice will come flooding in. You will get names from the most common to the most obscure variation. People will suggest typical names spelled differently or names they wished they had used on their own children. Take these pieces of advice and make a list of all of those that you didn’t automatically say, “Eww!” to when you heard them.
* Pick up some of those ever-present baby name books. You see these little baby books everywhere you go, from the bookstore to the checkout stand. Suck it up and just get one of these books and pore over it with your spouse. You never know what names might pop out at you.
* Research cultural names. Maybe you’re one-quarter Italian or perhaps your great-grandmother was Spanish. Get on the internet and research some Italian or Spanish names. Sometimes you will see a name that you have never even heard of that sounds beautiful to you. This will allow your child to honor her own cultural background and maybe spark some interest in her when she is older to research her family’s history.
* Weird names are cute, but don’t get too crazy.Sure the entire Phoenix family has names like Rain and River and Leaf. It worked out great now that they are all movie stars. However, keep in mind that while the name sounds good to you now, how will it sound in a few years? Keep in mind that your baby will grow into a child that starts to attend elementary school and eventually college. While Rainbow or Scooter may sound like beautiful or cute names for a baby, think of how it will sound to your child as they get older and start to form a name for themselves.
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