What’s in a name? There can be a lot in a name. A name usually has an individual meaning. For example, my name, Lisa, means consecrated to God. A name also often reflects the time we were born, like what names were popular or common. It can also reflect our parent’s personality, or love for a particular family member (if they pass on a family name).

Naming our baby is one of the first times we are given the opportunity to completely impact our child’s life. The name you and your partner choose for your little bundle of joy will be with them for the rest of their lives. Promise that you will remember that as you search for a name for your child. The name you pick will be with them forever!!

For each couple the approach will be different. For many couples a family name will rise to the top of the list, be it grandma’s name, or dad’s name, or some name that has been in the family for generations. For other’s it is all about picking a name that is popular at the time. Still others will delve deep into the baby name books in search of that unique name that shows their originality.

No matter what category you find yourself in be sure to take the time to think about the name you have chosen to be sure it is a good match and something you can live with. Try to imagine what it will be like to call out your child’s name millions of times over the next 18 years.

On the Baby Name Wizard Blog there is an article that discusses a new trend when it comes to picking baby names. We seem to be leaning towards naming our children with the most original name we can think of, even if it has no meaning, and is impossible to spell, just for the sake of being more original than everyone else. The trend seems to have started in the celebrity world where celebrities are giving their children such names as Pilot Inspektor, Moxie Crimefighter, and Diva Muffin. What were they thinking?

When we sit down to choose a name for our baby the one thing we should really keep in mind is that we don’t want to give them a name that is going to send them running to the social security office on their 18^th birthday to change it. A name can be original without being crazy.

Even with all the pressure naming your child can be a lot of fun. While you sit around waiting for your baby to finally make an appearance, have fun searching through the baby name books for that one perfect name.

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