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Mommy Dearest: In-Laws Call Baby by Another Name
Mommy Dearest,
My husband and I put a lot of time into choosing our children's names. We have two boys: Matthew, 3, and August, who is 3 months old. We named our younger son for the month he was born and my in-laws have made it clear that they are not fans of the choice.
Website lil Loves: BabyNameWizard
If you've ever spent hours pouring over baby name books, get ready to clear your calendar for the next few days. BabyNameWizard.com, the online sibling of the best-selling Baby Name Wizard book, provides visitors with access to three of the author's computer models to help find the perfect name for your lil one. Through Namipedia, you can discover a favorite name's meaning, popularity and origins.
The Art of Naming Baby
Choosing a moniker for your mini me can turn into a big mess if you don't abide by the unwritten rules. A whopping 42 percent of lilsugar readers said they have fallen victim to baby namenapping. Parents are free to pick any name for their offspring, but if you don't want to offend anyone, you might try following these guidelines.
Tell Mommy: Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Baby Name?
If you don't happen to be part of Hollywood's elite, who seem to be allowed to pick wild and crazy baby names, choosing a complicated or nontraditional name can insight all kinds of chatter among friends and family.
Of course, it's not just gossip new parents have to worry about. Just ask Chris Okum, the author of Seriously Bad Baby Names.
Would You Let Your Kids Name Your New Baby?
Last night on 17 Kids and Counting the Duggars took a family vote on what to name baby number 18. While Jim Bob joked that his vote was worth 20 and Michelle's should be worth 40, they ended up naming their new bundle of joy Jordyn-Grace Makiya by popular demand. Do you (or did you) give your children a choice in naming their siblings?
Would You Use an Old Name?
Many people dream about their children's names long before they are married or pregnant. One lady I know had all three of her tot's names picked out years before she met her spouse. She's quick to admit that he was just incidental in the grand scheme of her parenting plan.
Have You Fallen Victim to Baby Namenapping?
If you want to talk about drama for baby mamas, bring up names. From name changing to name stealing, monikers have become a big to do. Emotions often run high when couples finally come up with a name they can agree on only to have it swiped by a friend, family member or acquaintance.
Which Name Will Become More Popular?
Celebrities influence us whether we like to admit it or not. Moms buy the hippest strollers or trendiest shoes based on what some of Hollywood's "coolest" moms have purchased and the same goes for names. While some monikers may be too customized to their new owners, others are guaranteed to be copied by the masses.
Did Nicole Name Her Daughter to Spite Scientology?
I'm not buddies with Nicole Kidman or Matthew McConaughey, but I'll admit it's kind of fun learning what they named their children. While Levi was greeted with cheers, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban's moniker was received with mixed emotion. After much curiosity, elated grandfather Antony revealed the meaning behind the babe's name.
When Is a Name Off Limits?
I'm going to be bold and assume that Bronx Mowgli was not on Jessica Simpson's short list of names for her future children. I'll also go out on a limb and speculate that Angelina and Brad won't call a hypothetical seventh child Jennifer. But would it be inappropriate for Courteney Cox and David Arquette to have a son and name the baby Brad?
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