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Choosing the name for your bundle of joy is undoubtedly one of the most important preparations you will have to make during your pregnancy. However, this seemingly simple task can be quite perplexing with so many to choose from. Quite often, many parents choose names according to family tradition or in honor of a loved one, while there are also some more adventurous ones who prefer a more unusual or unique name.

Whatever your decision may be, it is important to keep in mind your child with live and carry the name that you have chosen for the rest of his/her life. Careful thought and consideration is definitely in order.

Below are some pointers that you may want to consider when choosing the name of your baby:
• List down the names you are considering and say it out loud along with the surname to test how it sounds.
• Will the name fit the baby?
• Will the shortened version of the name or nickname be desirable?
• Don’t forget to also check out the initials of the name, just in case it will sound naughty or crude.
• Double check on the spelling. Most parents register incorrect spelling of their baby’s name which will sentence your child to a lifetime of spelling alterations.
• Consider if your baby’s name may be in conflict with the name of any family member or the initials.
• Is the name difficult to pronounce?
• Is your baby named after a celebrity? Consider its impact on peoples’ thoughts and perception.

Choosing Names for Twins
It’s overwhelming enough to choose a name with thousands upon thousands to choose from, but will choosing names for twins double the trouble? Well, not necessarily. Here are some suggestions and ideas for naming twins to get you started:
• Use anagrams. Example: Reva and Vera, Mary and Myra, Ira and Ria
• Use synonyms. Example: Dahlia and Daisy, Camellia and Heather
• Reverse names. Example: Nadia and Aidan’

A Name That Grows
Some parents may not know it, but their toddler will soon grow to become a boy or girl and eventually into a man or woman. It is therefore very important to choose a name that your child will grow up with. For example, while Buffy may sound like an adorable name for a three year old tyke, it may not be such a great pick for a thirty year old lawyer, right?
For people who are considering on naming their child after a friend, proceed with more caution. It may turn out to be quite embarrassing to explain how your child ended up with the name of your friend turned enemy.