The answer is in the name. Everything, if we're being honest here!
Your tiny bundle of joy is probably the cutest and most beautiful thing you have ever seen, and it only makes sense that you would want to give him or her a name that expresses his or her personality as well as his or her spirituality, originality, and overall specialness.
But hold on just a second!
Keep in mind that the one-of-a-kind moniker you decide to give your child will have a significant impact on how they are perceived and accepted throughout their whole life.
What may seem creative and endearing to a five-year-old may not strike a fifteen-year-old as very cool; and what about a fifty-five-year-old?
There was a time when only superstars could get away with unusual baby names (such as Zowie Bowie, Dweezil and Moon Unit Zappa, etc.).
However, in today's society, originality is more treasured than it has ever been before, and increasingly, this starts with our names.
It is stated that a Chinese couple called their child "Saddam Sars" to highlight the current international events at the time of the birth of their child.
This is a fantastic concept; but, you should not let a moment of self-indulgence to consign your child to a lifetime of hardships.
I simply really hope that the translation into Mandarin or Cantonese is pleasant!
Names may only be registered in Germany provided they are identifiable, do not insult the kid, and are gender specific.
If this had taken place in Germany, it is quite unlikely that it would have occurred. It's possible that at least one Chinese youngster somewhere in the world may grow up wishing they were German instead of Chinese.
What should you do, therefore, presuming you are not German, if you want to establish a distinctive name for your child without causing an excessive amount of inconvenience?
Here are some helpful hints and some important things to keep in mind as you go through the process:
- To play with anagrams, try rearranging the letters of a well-known name into a new pattern.
- Father and Mother: attempt utilizing derivatives of one of the parents' names, or a mixture of both of their names, in the child's name. Another option is to consider how the mother's maiden name might sound if it were used as a first name.
- Try deleting letters from another name or a word in order to come up with a baby name that is original and has a lovely ring to it by using the telescoping technique.
- The spelling: in order to distinguish yourself from other people with the same name, choose a spelling that is not typical. You should keep in mind, though, that your child will spend the rest of his or her life hearing others say things like "that's David spelled D.A.Y.V.I.D."
- Pronunciation: Pronouncing a common name in an unexpected way is still another technique that can be used. However, this may also result in a lifetime of having to defend oneself and explain one's actions, in addition to being teased and accused of being arrogant.
- History: Conduct some study on names that were common in bygone centuries but have since fallen out of favor because of changing social mores.
- In the interest of honoring family members or ancestors, are there any unique names for children that may be considered for use? But watch out for intrafamily competition.
- Nature: Many names come from the natural world, particularly flowers (for example, Rose), and it's a terrific source for coming up with distinctive baby names (for example, Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple).
- Geography is another another fantastic resource for wonderful names; all you need to do is get an atlas and start looking. Brooklyn is the name that David and Victoria Beckham chose to give their first kid. A lot of people think that this name has a hip ring to it. However, it has been suggested that the decision was taken due to the fact that conception took place at that location. Imagine living your whole life with a moniker that serves as a continual reminder that your parents had sexual encounters: Eeeuuuuww!!!
- Celebrities: renowned individuals who have names that are a little bit out of the ordinary are a popular source of creative inspiration. Kylie Minogue's entry onto the music world at the tail end of the 1980s, as well as her current resurrection, will have spawned a second wave of adolescent imitators of her. As a result, the United Kingdom is home to a large number of young people who go by the name "Kylie." And I'm sure that there have been a lot of small "Beyonces" emerging throughout the course of the past several years. The only issue is that names like this start to sound a bit childish and "want tobe" fairly quickly once they are used frequently.
- Foreign Names: Instead of Peter, you may give consideration to using a name that is derived from another language, such as Pedro. You might even give your child a name that originates from an entirely other culture.
- Nicknames: instead of using Angela or Angelina, you might want to consider using a nickname like Angie. Nevertheless, you need to make sure that the name will pass the "age test" (for more information, see number 17 below).
- Combining a traditional first name with an unusual second or middle name is a terrific method to give your child a name that reflects his or her originality. Consider this strategy when naming your child. The advantage of this is that your child will not have to worry about being embarrassed by it for the rest of his or her life if he or she chooses to ignore it or conceal it.
- When you have chosen some names for your kid, check to make sure that the initials won't be too humiliating for anyone. This is a trap that is simple to slip into and may put a person in a state of suffering for their whole life. It's possible that "Zina Indigo" are names that have a great ring to them, but you should check to make sure that your last name doesn't start with a "T."
- Check to see how the chosen first name combines with the surname by using the First Name-Surname option. In order to avoid a lifetime of mocking, you should make sure that the two names do not combine to form anything recognized. Check the rhythm of the two names as well; it is common for a different number of syllables to be used in each name, which results in much better flow. If at all possible, you should steer clear of rhyming the two names; else, your kid will despise you for the rest of their life.
- To determine whether or not the name is loud enough, pronounce it softly, at a regular pitch, and then yell it extremely loudly. It's possible that the findings will surprise you.
- The age test: attempt to imagine your child using the name when they are a baby, a teenager, a young adult, a mature adult, and a senior citizen. This will help you determine whether or not the name is appropriate. At certain points in one's life, one may give off an entirely different impression to others depending on the name they go by.
- Consider the name's meaning as the last step in deciding the one to choose for your child; this is the most important factor (if any). Don't put your child in a position where they could have to deal with an unpleasant shock later in life.
Be careful not to give in to the temptation of self-indulgence while selecting a special name for your kid.
Always keep in mind that this situation is not about you, but rather about your child.
Your magnificent plan to celebrate the one-of-a-kind qualities of this new human being may, in the end, result in that person having an irresistible want for anonymity and conformity in their lives. Even Zowie Bowie ultimately opted to go by "Joey" as his stage name.