{"id":10061,"date":"2018-06-25T09:03:33","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T13:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10061\/baby-naming-strategies\/"},"modified":"2021-10-20T15:20:27","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T19:20:27","slug":"baby-naming-strategies","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10061\/baby-naming-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby naming strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span>\u2019s name is one of the many items on your to do list before the newcomer arrives. Thankfully\u2014unlike bloating, fatigue and weight gain\u2014it\u2019s something you can control; however, the process isn\u2019t always stress-free. We\u2019ve found some tricks of the trade that have worked for other parents to-be:<\/p>\n<li><strong>Last name<\/strong>: Pair any potential first and middle names with the child\u2019s last name because liking a name does not always translate to a good full name (e.g., Justin Case).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nicknames<\/strong>: Consider any nicknames, both good and bad that could potentially impact <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> life. A good nickname for a child may not be appropriate when <span class=\"pronoun-they\" data-pronoun=\"they\">they is<\/span> job searching after college.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family names<\/strong>: Are there family names that you would consider? Is your partner on board? Family names can be a great way to continue traditions or to honor grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc., but this decision should be between you and your partner \u2013 not your families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: What\u2019s in a name? Does it mean something to you and your partner? The story behind the name can often make the name that much better!<\/li>\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned what family and friends may think about the name you\u2019ve selected, keep it private until the birth so you\u2019re not second-guessing. Most importantly, go with your gut; yes, it\u2019s an important decision, but no one knows <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> better than you and your partner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picking a name can be TOUGH. It seems like there are infinite names to consider, but it&#8217;s hard to find one that&#8217;s just right. 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