When it comes to nicknames, people (kids most of all), can be very cruel. Try to foresee any potentially embarrassing nicknames. But don't expect to foresee every embarrassing nickname. Just because you missed one, it doesn't mean that somewhere along the line a second-grader won't. At least you crossed out the most obvious ones. Also, don't forget about the initials. Most parents don't think about the initials that may spell out something embarrassing.
Keep in mind your child’s initials when choosing names. Let’s say there’s a couple that just had a baby girl. They want to name her Piper. Seems like a good name. And for her middle name, they choose Olivia. Sounds good. Now, if the couple’s last name happens to be Owen, how will Piper react when she gets older and figures out that her initials are POO? She’ll be so embarrassed. And not to mention the amount of teasing she’ll get when her classmates realize that too.
There are times in life when just initials are required. Make sure your child’s initials do not spell out anything undesirable. Alexander Steven Smith would have to go through life with the initials @**. Imagine how horrible that would be for him. If he goes for a job interview and they ask for his initials, what type of a first impression would that be?
Celebrity
You may be planning to name your baby after a celebrity (Real or Fictional) with an unusual name. Even if the celebrity in question is a household name at the moment, it is worth bearing in mind that ten or twenty years down the line they may not be - but your child will still be stuck with their name.
Keep it secret
A little advice, try to keep the baby’s name a secret between you and your spouse until the baby’s born. If people don’t know your choice on the name, they can’t voice their opinion on the name, which may make you feel that it isn’t very suitable and want to change the name. When the baby is born, some parents change their minds about the name they have chosen because they feel like the name just doesn’t suit the way the baby looks. Do not, I repeat, do not tell anyone the name you’ve decided on because then you would have everyone’s opinion on that name and that may make you doubt whether the selected name is really that suitable for your baby.
Final Advice
Keep in mind; none of these are rules that absolutely HAVE to be followed. They are just tips that we think will help you find your perfect baby name. HAPPY BABY NAMING !!
