Naming Tips



  Introduction 4
1. Naming after someone else, a do or a don't? 5
2. Naming after a celebrity 6
3. Going for a popular name or not? 7
4. Don't feel pushed into picking a certain name 8
5. Beware of unusual names 9
6. Bullies 10
7. Nicknames 11
8. Watch the spelling 12
9. How should the name be pronounced? 13
10. Be careful with the initials 14
11. Do the first and last name go together? 15
12. The meaning of the name 16
13. International names 17
14. What does the name mean in another language? 18
15. A preference for the origin or religion? 19
16. Avoid childish names 20
17. Naming multiples 21
18. Not too feminine or masculine? 22
19. Do you reveal the name in advance or not? 23
20. Which last name? 24
21. Make a list 25
22. If you can't agree on a name 26
23. If the name is not a success, it's no big deal 27
24. More tips 28
25. Checklist 29