Parents’ Helpline.

How do I choose a unique baby name that doesn’t sound too strange?

Ø                 From Celebrities to Things in Your House:

Combine two names that you love, names of parents and other significant relatives, or spell some names backward to come up with a unique one. You can name your child after celebrities, cities, street names, landmarks, or even things that you find inside your house. But remember not to overdo it. After all, your child will be the one using it for a lifetime!

 Watch for Possible Jokes

Choose a name that goes with your surname and middle name. It also helps if you know the meaning of your child’s name so it wouldn’t be the topic of jokes. For example, I failed to notice that Paco sounds like pako or nail in Filipino. So, when people heard the name some said, “when he’s little child his name in thumbtacks”.

Ø     Link it With you Baby:

Choose a name that reflects your beliefs, ideals, hopes, and wishes for your child, the circumstances of your pregnancy or conception, or an unforgettable event when you gave birth to your child. But make sure your child won’t have difficulty saying, spelling, or writing his own name.