Should you go all way out to name your baby?
By whyaskq
@whyaskq (7523)
Singapore
March 11, 2007 1:23pm CST
A baby boy is due to arrive on earth.
Having a new born in the family is a happy event. At the same time, it has its challenges, especially in giving the child a name. Some parents think of the name in advance. Some did it last minute. Some have problems satisfying everyone especially the elders. This is what happen to a friend.
** Great grandpa suggested following the family tree since it is a boy.
** Grandpa consulted the Old Farmer's Almanac, found a good name for the boy.
** Mummy does not like the name selected by Grandpa. She searched the website and finds an English name.
** Daddy decides to call for a "Name the baby contest" in his personal blog. Response wasn't that forthcoming.
** Grandma finally decide to call the shots. She made very living member in the family vote for the names.
No one dare say heck care. The hazzle is worthwhile because it is believed the name affects the child's life in future.
Friends, what do you say?
If you are a parent, do you brave through the hazzles to find a name for your child?
If you are not yet a parent, will you go all way out to find a name for your child?
For the sake for the child's future, should you go all way out to name your baby?
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7 responses
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
11 Mar 07
LOL, interesting discussion! ;-)
Though I am not getting married just yet, I already have some favorite names planned. LOL :P
I think effort *should* be taken to choose the "best" name for the child. Imagine how your child would react if you told him that you just pluck his name randomly from somewhere without serious thought.
Naming children properly would be one serious step in your commitment as a father or mother.
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
13 Mar 07
The child may or may know like the name, but at least you know you did put in effort. :P
And not kiasu, not deliberately think, just come across nice names then store for future use.
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@ag_abscruzmd (2282)
• United States
11 Mar 07
I'm still a single female, but should I be having a child in the future, I would go all way out to name my baby. Based on my experience, names really affect the offsprings later in life. I am thinking of how the name would be affecting my child, and that naming is indeed very special. It's like labeling something because it should stand out among the rest. Since my child is special to me, and the name will stick with him/her throughout life, it should be well-thought of and prepared for.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
15 Mar 07
Both my daughters have four names including the surname. I was in my secondary school when I saw a pair of shoes and the brand name. I liked the brand name right away and used it for my eldest daughter. No one from my family members minded what names I will give to my little ones. I really went to search for the meaning of the names before using it. It took me three months to decide on my eldest name and a night for the second one. Their names mean beautiful, princess and happy.
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@Patswords (189)
• United States
11 Mar 07
I agree with what the others are saying. I think a childs name does have an affect on the child. It should be a name that he can take pride in and one that does not lead to alot of teasing by other children. Both my husband and I gave alot of thought to the names for each of our five sons. It's OK to take suggestions from others but, the ultimate decision should be up to the childs parents.
@theprogamer (10532)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I'm no parent yet, but I'll not go completely nuts over the event. I'll talk with my partner and try to compromise on something nice. My preferences though, something nice, some unique names can be done, but nothing that will make the kid go ["thanks dad..." /sarcasm -_-] in the future.
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@ssh123 (31071)
• India
18 Dec 07
It is not a problem at all in India. There are thousands of gods for us and it is convenient for the parents to name the child after one of the gods.
Secondly, in our family (as in many familities) it is a prctice that the maternal uncle of the baby will be given the right (womewhat right) to name the baby. So parents do not have any big work work as narrated by you.
In fact it is the more happiest moment in the life for the couple to name the child. Once it is decided, the functions starts off very well. In our family the naming ceremony takes place along with cradle ceremony, when the child is put into the cradle.
