your child meets a new person would be exhausting. You don’t want your child to
secretly get frustrated over the fact that you gave them this name.
Consider choosing a good name that is also easy to say and spell. Test out on your
friends and family to see whether they have difficulties saying or spelling it.
How does the name sound with the surname? If the first and last names rhyme or are
too similar, your child may become the center of the jokes in no time.
Lastly, bear in mind that your baby will become an adult one day. If your baby names
are too cute (think: Kitten) for a grown-up, maybe a lawyer or a doctor, don’t do it!
2. Avoid Overly Common Baby Names
If your last name is very common like Smith, Brown, or Williams, think of a more
unique name for your child. Having a very common name like John Smith will get
very confusing for your kid. It’s hard to stand out when there are many others that
share the same name. One way to check is using Facebook’s search box and see how
common the baby names you choose are.
You can also try alternative spellings. Simply replacing an “e” or an “i”, or doubling a
letter can make overused baby names become fresh and original again (like Haley vs
Hallie).
I know this contradicts with tip #1, but the point is to be creative yet realistic at the
same time. If your creativity goes over the top and might turn your child into a victim
of endless jokes at school simply because of his or her name, it’s probably not the best
way to go.