When it comes to naming their baby, people tend to fall into two broad categories: those who want a unique name for their child and those who feel fine selecting a common name. Naturally, there are pros and cons to both choices. Let’s first look at unique names. (more…)
The conversation went something like this:
“Hey honey, when we get pregnant, how about if we name our baby Jack, if it’s a boy?” The husband responded, that no, he indeed did NOT like that name. As time went by, they acquired a cat. They were having a hard time finding a name for the male feline. Finally the husband just said, “You like the name Jack so well, let’s give that name to the cat. Because I am NOT having a son named Jack.” (more…)
When select baby names, it is significant that the couple decide a name that they are fond of and will be proud to put on the birth certificate.
Numerous babies are named following one parent or the other and, in some cases, even a grandparent or other family namesake. (more…)