Getting ready to become new parents is an exciting time. Although you have probably been planning the nursery, buying clothes, painting, and putting everything together for months, one of the most challenging aspects of having a baby is choosing the name. The name you choose will be connected to that child for life so you want something that will set him or her apart, while making you and the child proud.
A baby’s name can actually play a huge role in the child’s life. For instance, if the name is too trendy or silly, that child may end up living with teasing. If the name is too plain, the child may feel cheated. The truth is that your baby’s name will have something to do with the way in which your child develops, even some connection regarding your child’s personality.
A great option is to consider names from the Bible. Hebrew and Biblical names are not only popular but also beautiful. These names have deep spiritual meaning, which could be carried throughout life with pride. Names such as Daniel and Joseph for a boy or Hannah and Rebecca are wonderful choices. The great thing about choosing Hebrew and/or Biblical names is that you could go with something relatively normal, or choose a unique name.
You could also consider vintage names, which are also popular choices. The one thing you want to keep in mind here is that some of these names could go out of style. For instance, names such as Sarah or Jacquelyn would work well regardless of the era but names like Betty or Shirley tend to sound like older names. Typically, older or more mature names for boys are not as difficult to deal with as girls names are. Just look at some of the old family names or perhaps those from a favorite old-time movie for ideas.
Finally, you could always consider any number of ethnic names. As with Biblical names, ethnic choices are often beautiful and unique. With this, a parent could pass on heritage or ethnic pride relating specifically to a race. Whether from India, Africa, Canada, Germany, or the United States, you could choose a name that means something important to the family, as well as the country.