Have you started considering calling your baby something more than “it” yet? Even though you would only know the gender of your baby if you have had to have an amniocentesis thus far, you still might want to start considering your options. Naming a baby can prove to be more difficult than you might think. And it is good to have both a boy and a girl name selected, because even with all the technology we have at our disposal, tech’s still make mistakes occasionally, they are human after all. So here are some things to keep in mind when naming your child:

1. What will the initials be? Gabriella Ann is a beautiful name – unless your last name is Smith – making her GAS!
2. Don’t worry about the playground effect. Kids will figure out a why to make fun of every single name so don’t let it make you shy away from your favorite name.
3. Consider what the name will say about them as an adult. Yes Robby is a super cute toddler name, but better to name them Robert and call them Robby. This gives them the option later to go by the nickname or the full name. This also goes for the cute “boy” name for a little girl – like Danny – but better name her Danielle so she has options later.
4. If you will not be using traditional spelling, consider the long term effects. My son has a very common name but we spell it differently. But I figured that if he has to spell his last name all the time, what’s the big deal if he has to spell his first name too? You also want to take into account what the alternate spelling might produce phonetically.
5. When giving a family name – make sure it is because you want to continue the tradition. A little piece of name trivia – if your family has accurately named 5 generations of males with the same exact name, they officially become royalty.
6. How many Melissa’s were in your class? Sometime being unique is good for everyone. Going with a super popular name may translate to your child being on of three Riley’s in their homeroom.

Word of the week

Amniocentesis – noun a surgical procedure for obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac in the uterus of a pregnant woman by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall, used in diagnosing certain genetic defects or possible obstetric complications.

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