Once You Pick a Name, Stand By It.

If you like the name you have chosen for your child, then you should stand by it. People like to voice their own opinions when it comes to baby names. They may give you a hard time, ask you why you chose the name, or just tell you they don’t like it. You may feel discouraged hearing this from a friend or family member, but don’t be. This is a part of human nature, so listen to them, tell them you appreciate their advice but if you like the name you chose, then stand by it. No in depth retort is required, but just let them know you and your spouse spent some time on the decision, you both love the name you chose for your baby.

Don’t Name Your Baby After a Pet

No matter how special your dog or horse was to you, it’s simply not a good idea to name children after animals. So you’ve decided to do it anyway, and just not tell the baby. Trust me, someone will remember and tell your daughter Ellie about the 17 year old dog died while you were pregnant with her.

• Remember to make sure the initials don’t spell something awful (For Example: Anna Sophia Smith) – You get the idea.
• Reconsider using junior.

Don’t Let Your Children Pick The Baby’s Name

Children often have a way of coming up with a name for the baby. I think it makes them feel a part of the whole scene. A niece begged me to name my first daughter Big Bird. A friend’s daughter choose broccoli for the new baby. It’s cute in utero, but allowing it to continue will only result in your child being named BillyBoobooBelly – or BooBoo for short!

In-Utero Nicknames

You might not admit to having a nick name for your baby while it’s in the womb, but many parents do. Many a fetus is referred to as peanut from the very first ultrasound images that make your baby look like a peanut. Sometimes they have meaning, we choose Nissim, which means miracle, because we felt it was a miracle we were pregnant at all. Then when Lilah was born, everyone thought that Nissim was her name. Either choose name your baby can stand as a real life nick name, even if for only a couple of months, or be careful who you share your nick name with.