15 tips for choosing a baby name
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Pregnancy is an exciting time in life. A lot of new things are about to happen and a lot can be arranged. To think of furnishing the nursery, clothes for small purchases, preparing for the birth, etc. And of course choosing the most beautiful name for the baby. Below 30 useful and above all practical tips that will help you make choosing a name easier.
Tip 1: Start coming up with names in time
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Start thinking about names early in pregnancy. It is wise to record the name when you are 6 to 7 months pregnant. After all, it can always happen that the baby is born prematurely. Those who start early have plenty of time to think about it calmly and do not have to make hasty decisions.
Tip 2: Pay attention to the pronunciation of the name
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It is best for the environment as well as for your child if when seeing the name it is immediately clear how the name should be pronounced. It's annoying when people keep mispronouncing the name or having to keep asking what your child's name is.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Tip 3: Is the spelling of the name clear?
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Is the name easy to spell for others? A separate spelling can be difficult at school. Your son or daughter may not like it if she has to spell her name every time because otherwise it will be misspelled.
Tip 4: Be careful with unisex names
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With names that can be suitable for both a boy and a girl, you should always think twice. It's no fun when your son's name is Kim and everyone expects a girl when they see his name. Then take a name that is familiar to both girls and boys, like Alex or Lesley. Often the spelling can also indicate whether a girl or boy is meant.
Tip 5: Initials can form strange combinations
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Look at the initials that make up the first and last names. This can result in laugh-inducing combinations. Think Paula Iris Sandra - P.I.S.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Tip 6: Make the name sound good with the names of brothers and sisters
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The name should sound right with that of his or her brothers and sisters, if any. No child likes to feel left out. If all your children have French names, choose a French-sounding name for this child.
Tip 7: Popularity of the name
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A popular name can be a lot of fun. But a name from the top 5 names at that time is very popular. That means that there are many children with the same name in the same age. This can be difficult at school and less special for your child if there are already 5 Anne's in her class.
Tip 8: Pay attention to the initials within the family
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It can be inconvenient by mail if there is a Bart, Bobby, Betty and Barbera living in one family. Their initials will always start with a B. If it says B. van der Linden then the question is: which one?
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Tip 9: Do not merge first name and last name
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Make sure that the first name and last name do not overlap. That means that the end letter of the first name is not the beginning letter of the last name. Example Anna Achterberg and Bob Barend. This often doesn't sound good.
Tip 10: Short first name matches long last name and vice versa
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A short first name often goes with a long last name and vice versa.
Tip 11: First name used as last name can be refused
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Rules have been drawn up for naming. For example, a surname may not be used as a first name. Bakker is therefore not allowed as a first name. Only Roos is allowed again, even though this is also a surname. The name is also known as a first name.
Tip 12: Inappropriate first names such as foul words are not allowed
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A name may be found to be inappropriate and thus refused by the registrar of births, marriages and deaths when registering your child. So always keep some names on hand if you are in doubt whether the name will be approved.
Tip 13: Check carefully that the name is not in use by a criminal or other bad person
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It is advised to check the name in google or another search engine. Of course you want to prevent the name from being used by a serial killer or a porn star. This can have unpleasant consequences for your child, especially if it is a name that is otherwise rare.
Tip 14: Special names target for bullies
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Special and special names can be a reason for classmates to like you
Tip 15: Don't decide too quickly
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Do not make a decision too quickly. "Haste is seldom good" is the expression. Always let the name sink in for a few days and finally make the final decision together.