A new baby boy's name can be the most important decision you as parents ever make. A name can influence a child's development and a baby boy's name can mean the difference between success and disappointment in business.
To help you in making this all important decision, consider these suggestions when coming up with the perfect name for your new bundle of joy!
Familial. More than for girls, baby boys often take on family names.
For generations names are passed from father to son, carrying on the family name.
Remember also that boys do not lose their last names when they marry so their name follows them throughout their lifetime. It is considered a great honor to retain a family name.
Achiever. Often boys are named in hopes that they will achieve great fame and fortune as they age.
Consider the name of a prominent historical figure, athlete or businessman when naming your new baby boy.
Hopefully they will grown into their name and achieve greatness!
Unique.
A unique name will also be one that is memorable.
However, be careful to choose one that can be easily pronounced.
Especially in business, you do not want to leave your child with a name that will project an undesirable image that could possibly influence potential business before a face to face meeting.
Popular.
You may want to look into the most popular names used.
Lists by year are readily available. In 2008, Jacob, Michael and Joshua ranked as the three most popular names for newborn boys.
These lists are also helpful if you want to choose a name that hasn't been used extensively!
Biblical.
For baby boys, biblical names are quite popular. From Mathew, Mark, Luke and John to others, a biblical name may be a wise choice as they have remained popular through the ages!
Meaningful.
As with girls, the meaning of a name is important.
A name can carry with it a perception of strength or beauty. Make certain you research the meaning of a name in all languages to prevent possible embarrassment on an international basis. There are websites that will allow you to search for a name based on a meaning as well.
It is important to remember though that the child's personality has not yet developed so consider this when attaching them with a name that may not fit them as they grow older.
Nicknames.
Often boys are given nicknames almost from birth.
They may have the same name as their father or grandfather and be given a nickname to differentiate them from the other two.
It is not uncommon to change the name used as the child matures.
It is best, however, to give the child a name that will stand the test of time. For example, Timmy may be a cute name for a newborn but not as appropriate for a mature professional businessman.
Little Timmy may become Tim later in life so keep this in mind when determining what name goes on the birth certificate.
Current. It is often popular to adopt current names in political or celebrity news. This can, however, be problematic if that celebrity's or politician's image should become tarnished.
Plan accordingly and expect the unexpected.
Agreeable. When selecting a first name, make sure it agrees with the last name.
A shorter first name goes well with a longer last name and vice versa.
Add a middle name that fits as well and remember to note the initials formed and make adjustments if the monogram takes on an undesirable meaning.
Think how the complete name will look on your baby announcements
Your new baby boy will be a delight no matter what you name him. It is a wise idea to consult friends and family on the names you are considering before printing the baby boy birth announcements. The ultimate decision lies with the parents but you would not want the birth announcements mailed only to discover that what you thought was the perfect name holds an entirely different meaning within your extended family!
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