Tips for choosing a name for your baby

When considering having a baby there are many things to think about and plan for their arrival . One of them is what to name it . And it is a matter of vital importance, it should not be taken lightly, since the name is something that will accompany you for the rest of your life.

When choosing the name we should take that into account beyond the passing fashions of the day or seeking to please family or friends. And since the person involved cannot be part of this decision, those who do, must be fully aware of it and sure that they are convinced and that it is the option they are comfortable with.

There are several factors to take into account when choosing the name of the baby. There are those who know what they will call their children long before they have them . If you belong to that group, if you are clear about it, if you have always known what your girl or boy would be called and nobody objects, you are in luck, because you have removed one of the most difficult decisions from you. Otherwise, we are going to give you a series of tips so that choosing the right baby name is not a tedious task.

BEWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE’S OPINIONS

We live in a society where everyone has their say about everything and when there is a child on the way, much more. Parents, grandparents, uncles, friends who have been parents … everyone who has been through the experience of parenthood tends to think that they know everything there is to know and that they have to share their wisdom with the rest of the world. This can be useful at times, and a real ordeal at others.

Ask for advice if you need it , but don’t be overwhelmed by other people’s recommendations. Choosing a baby name is an issue that almost everyone believes they have a say in and it is very likely that it will be one of the first things they talk to you about when you announce that you are expecting a child. Do not be impressed and much less want to meet the requests of everyone, because it is impossible to please everyone . Well, maybe it is possible, but it is very difficult.

The decision of which baby name to choose is something that has to concern the parents of the child and although the advice and suggestions of the environment may be fine, you should not feel coerced by them. If several people suggest a name that horrifies you, don’t worry, forget it and keep looking.

MAKE A LIST

In fact, it is sometimes very difficult for the child’s parents to agree on a name. Imagine if more consensus is needed. It is normal for the members of the couple to like different names, even to detest the one chosen by the other party. That is when one of the two has to give in or the search for a baby name begins by mutual agreement.

And knowing that we should not be influenced by the environment, it is good to pay attention to those suggestions that you really like , especially if you are undecided and there is no agreement in the couple. Write down those names that you like and think might fit your baby to make a subsequent screening.

THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE

Once you have several options there are some considerations that it is advisable to take into account. We have already commented that the name of a boy or a girl is something that will accompany him throughout his life, so you do not have to look at the current moment, but think about years ahead.

So if you are a big fan of ‘ Game of Thrones ‘ and you are dying to call your girl Arya or Daenerys, think that when the creature is 45 years old no one will remember the series, much less the books, and it does not feel like comfortable with him The series are a source of inspiration when choosing a name , but you have to be careful with them.

THE RISK OF TRENDY NAMES

The same goes for adapting foreign names. A couple of decades ago in Spain Kevin was registered as a child’s name in the registry at the expense of Kevin Costner and the legion of followers he had in our country. Keep in mind that although we have already gotten used to hearing it, it is still shocking.

You have to be careful with fashions or choosing a name associated with something, be it the daughter of a famous person or a song. The Vanessas who were born 30 years ago have heard hundreds of times “come on, like Manolo Escobar’s girl . ” In a couple of decades the same will happen to the Danielas (the daughter of Paula Etxebarría and David Bustamante is called that), and a good account of this can give the list of names that are trending in 2017 . And the Penelope, Lucía or Noelia will have discovered that singing the song of their name is something very popular when breaking the ice .

Something similar happens when a strange name is chosen , that first the parents and then the creature will have to give continuous explanations about its origin. And, also, teach how to write it, because they tend to lead to confusion .

NAME OF A RELATIVE

Precisely one of the latest fashions is completely opposite to these cases and consists of resorting to classic Spanish names, in fact they are the most common in our country . There you run the risk that it is the same as that of the father, uncle or grandfather. It is usually seen, in addition, as a tribute to that person and it is something very emotional . But it can also lead to confusion when calling them at home does not know which of the two they are referring to and there is some other mistake at other levels.

Choosing your baby’s name is a decision that you should not make lightly and of which you must be convinced. You usually have several months to think about it and figure out what it will be.