189557 1031 Parenting & Family Pregnancy Delivery & Childbirth true Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:17:28 -0700 /system/videos/4/57/95/18/189557.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, parenting, family, pregnancy How To Choose a Baby Name http://www.howcast.com/videos/189557-How-To-Choose-a-Baby-Name http://www.howcast.com/videos/189557-How-To-Choose-a-Baby-Name/edit approved 167 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=189557"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=189557" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 chanpanzee http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/choose_a_baby_name_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1532 false false false 73514 0 21 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/21.jpg Get a baby name book Get a baby name book. They have dozens of names you’ve never heard of, and most come with an explanation of their original meaning—so you won’t run the risk of giving your child a name that means “ugly baby” in Swahili.

]]> 73515 1 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/34.jpg Consider relatives Consider naming your baby after a relative. It will not only increase the likelihood that Aunt Judith will put your offspring in her will, but studies show it makes the child feel more connected to her lineage, giving her higher self-esteem.

]]> 73516 2 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/47.jpg Avoid wacky names Avoid wacky names. You may think “Licorice” is a cool name, but research shows that kids with common names like Mary and Michael are presumed by teachers to be smarter than those with crazy or trendy monikers. Commonly named kids fit in better their peers, too.

]]> 73517 3 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/64.jpg Check out what’s popular Check online to see what the most popular baby names are today, based on social security records. Do you really want your daughter to be one of six Emily’s in her class?

]]> 73518 4 74 Tip Remember that a trendy name will date your child forever—which won’t make a gal happy when she’s middle aged. Think about it—how many Linda’s or Susan’s under 35 do you know? We rest our case.

]]> 73519 5 85 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/85.jpg Consider initials Consider what the initials spell. Ashley Sue Spencer may seem like a great name—until it’s time for monogrammed towels.

]]> 73520 6 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/94.jpg Avoid odd spellings for boys Name your daughter Caryl with a “y” if you must, but think twice before you add a “y” to Jason. Studies show that girls with unusual spellings are overwhelmingly happy with them, while 40% of oddly-spelled boys aren’t. In fact, they’re more likely to have mental problems.

]]> 73521 7 111 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/111.jpg Consider the last name A first name can’t be picked out of the context of the last name, so say the full name out loud to make sure it flows. Often a short first name will complement a long last name, or vice versa.

]]> 73522 8 123 Tip Rhyming names like Mike Fike will haunt your child forever.

]]> 73523 9 127 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/189557/127.jpg Consider nicknames Consider all the nicknames that can be made from your child’s name, because you know “Gabriella” is going to end up “Gabby,” “William,” will be called “Bill,” and so on. If you’re not happy about that, go back to the drawing board or prepare to become the name police. Think like a fifth grader, meaning, think of all the nasty ways a child could turn your kid’s name into a joke. For example, if your family tends to be on the heavy side, you don’t want your sweet Patricia or Patrick to become “Fat Pat.”

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