Choosing A Baby's Name..
It has been said that choosing a name for your baby is the most important thing you can do for him apart from actually
giving him life. 
Yes, it's that important, so when choosing a
boy's or
girl's name please take a lot of care. And remember you are choosing a name for
a baby that will grow up to be an adult! A name that seems to suit a cute baby
may not be suitable for a 6'3" hunk in his twenties!
The fashion these days is to choose unusual or unique boy names and girl names. But is this a good idea? Maybe, but think carefully before giving junior a name that others may laugh at - the effect on a young child of being teased can be long-lasting. Celebs may get away with choosing baby names like 'Apple' or 'Moon', but these children probably won't be subjected to playground banter.
Unusual spelling can be a bad choice too. A friend of ours says only her mother and husband spell her name correctly! Also, bear in mind that a name that has unusual spelling doesn't sound any different, so when teacher calls for Katey then Katie and Katy will also come running.
Be careful, too, with choosing names that don't go with the surname. I once worked with a girl called Hazel Nutt. She laughed it off and had the personality to do so, but some children would find such a name a burden. Each time someone met her for the first time there was laughter, but often I think rather than grinning, she was really clenching her teeth!
The name you give your baby is a gift, make it one he will be proud of.
Latest News
Selling your baby's name. A woman in Arkansas, USA is offering the chance to name her 7th baby. She has placed the offer on eBay. Although she is hoping for $25,000 with 4 days to go she has received no bids so far. Oh, and she hasn't told her husband of her plans!
Place your bets.
Wayne and Coleen Rooney are expecting their first child in 3 months and already the bookies are offering odds on th4 baby's name. Goonie Rooney comes in at 1000/1, while Shrek is 500/1. Nike, Trafford and Cristiano will pay 150/1. More traditional names with shorter odds are Victoria at 66/1, Gina and Juliet at 50/1; David, Alex and Harry are 25/1; and John, Graham and Rosie are 18/1. Favourites at the moment are Kelly at 3/1 and Lucas and Ava at 8/1.
He likes the name!
Hmmm. Ex-heavyweight champion George Foremen has 5 sons. Names: George, George Junior, George the Second, George the Third, and George the Fourth! Those punches can do a lot of damage!!
Sarah Jessica Parker Names Twins
Twin baby girls born to a surrogate mother have been named Marion Loretta and Tabitha Hodge by parents Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
Celebrity Baby Names of the Day
Jackson and Farrah to mark the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett.
What's in a Name?
Having trouble deciding on a name for baby? Well, according to a recent advertisement, you can spend £4.50 and get someone to text you a name! No, we aren't giving you the text number! Nobody should be that lazy or desperate!
Other Articles About Baby Names
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Advice on choosing a baby name.
Deciding on one name can be difficult, but two?! Naming twins.
Jack and Jessica were the most popular boy and girl's names in 2005.
Popular boy's and girl's names of babies in England and Wales in 2006.
Popular boy's and girl's names in Scotland in 2006.
Popular baby names in Northern Ireland.
