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The Name Game
How to Pick a Name That You and Your Baby Will Like
By Bruce Lansky
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Image: Do you like the image this name conveys? Will it be positive or negative?
Famous Namesakes: Do you have a positive or negative impression of the most famous namesakes?
Spelling: Is this name likely to be misspelled often?
Pronunciation: Is this name likely to be mispronounced often?
Gender: Does this name clearly indicate your child's gender?
Initials: Do you like the initials this name forms with the middle and last name?
Meaning: Is the meaning positive? Is it appropriate?
Traditions: Does this name fit your religious or ethnic traditions?
3. Making the Final Choice
Now list your top five boys' and girls' names on a piece of paper. With your partner, rate each other's top five names based on the above questions. Through informed reasoning, you now have the top possibilities. Now all you have to do is make the final decision.Want to see more?
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