Unique Baby Names
If you're trying to decide whether unique baby names would be
appropriate for your new baby, here are some points to consider and some tips
for choosing a truly unique name. The motivation for giving a new baby an
out-of-the-ordinary name may be well intentioned, but you don't want to
inadvertently stick him or her with a name that will only cause embarrassment
later in life. So the first tip is to ignore unique names that just sound
strange or that are imbued with a negative connotation.
At the risk of offending some of our visitors, some unique
names to avoid giving to your baby include most of those that involve elements
of nature: Apple, Sunshine, Cherry, Moon, etc. These names definitely have a lot
of uniqueness, but they also set your baby up for ridicule when he/she enters
social settings later on, like school. Even more damaging may be the subtle
discrimination an overly unique name may elicit when your child is an adult and
goes to job interviews.
Baby Naming Tips
A good source for naming your new baby something unique is a
cute spelling variation on a more common name. Names like Brandi, Sheri, Kris,
and Geoff are good ways to give your child something to set him or her apart
from the crowd, while not saddling them with a possible embarrassment later in
life.
If you want to pick something to honor a member of your
family (past or present), you can often find a unique baby name that is derived
from the mother's maiden name or a favorite grandparent's middle name. This
approach opens up a lot of possibilities!
Favorite historical figures can also be excellent sources for
coming up with truly unique names for your baby. With the Internet at your
fingertips, researching these kinds of names is a snap! Just dig into your
chosen figure's family history and some good name choices will probably pop
right out at you.
Finally, here's an idea for picking unique baby names that
requires some creativity and maybe some feedback from trusted family and
friends. You know how some people have names that just sound great? Why not try
to come up with some combinations of first names for your baby that just sound
good together with the last name? You might be surprised just how quickly you
can roll off some great names that really sound nice and are unique at the same
time.
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