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Below are guidelines to consider when choosing a girl baby names or boy baby names:
- Will the girl baby names be able to grow into the name? Will it be an appropriate name for both a baby and an adult? (Remember, "Bunny" may be cute for a four year-old, but not necessarily for a 40 year-old).
- How many names will you give your baby? First, middle and last? Many ethnic groups use several names to identify their genealogy.
- How does the name sound? A good rule of thumb is to have one syllable first names with multi-syllable last names (John Morganstern, for example) or a multi-syllable first name for a one syllable last name (Samantha King). Pronounce it a few times to see if it's audibly pleasing.
- Do you prefer gender specific or unisex names (good for when you don't know the sex of the baby)?
- Are there family names you wish to carry on to the next generation? Are there problems with being labeled "Jr." or "III"?
- Will people other than family members be able to pronounce and/or spell the name? Consider unique vs. traditional ways of spelling: Most people won't know you spell your daughter's name "Cyndie" unless you spell it. Which means your daughter will spend a lifetime spelling her name to strangers.
- Will you, your spouse/partner, or family use nicknames? Consider the nicknames associated with certain names, and try to avoid using a nickname as a legal name, your baby will have to continually explain why her first name is Bunny and not Barbara.
- Are there ethnic or religious traditions when it comes to names? Can you mix both traditional and ethnic names together?
- Are there any questionable associations with a particular name? Realize the consequences of naming your son Charles when your last name is Manson.
- What does your girl baby names or boy baby names mean? If you want to bestow certain qualities onto your baby, make sure girl baby names or boy baby names reflects these qualities.
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