I guess, aside from being pregnant for 9 months and giving birth, one of the ultimate challenges of being a parent is to make sure you have a very good name for your little one.
It's something that you and your partner should think about a lot, since your kid will be stuck with his name, well for the rest of his life. You don't want him to hate you for coming up with a really ridiculous name.
Here are some guidelines that you can follow when picking names for your baby:
1. Know the baby's gender. It will be easier to think of names once you know if you are having a boy or a girl. It will filter your choices. If you choose not to know the baby's sex, proceed to tip number 2.
2. It will be cool to name your baby after your parents, or a friend -- but remember it is your baby, it doesn't matter if it will please your relatives, but if you don't like it, then it won't probably feel right.
3. Try to say it out loud. Does it sound nice? Melodious? Harsh?
4. If you still cannot decide -- try to have a "name that baby" party -- invite relatives, close friends to your baby shower and let them help you on picking out your baby's name, aside from all the fun you will have, you will also have the time to bond with the special people you know before you get busy with your tiny one.
5. Lastly, if you can't think of a name right away, wait until you give birth and until you have your baby in your arms, look into his eyes and then you'd know what to call him.
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